The 20th State of the Industry Report reveals a resilient, expanding and competitive sector, the importance of differentiation and the ongoing challenge of tackling inequalities.

We’re in the middle of a 21st century Renaissance, driven by Gen Alpha, who are more focused on health and community, says analyst and founder of Leisure DB, David Minton

The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at Elevate which took place in London last week. Key takeaways were the need for data and communication.

The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according to LeisureDB’s State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2025.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

Leisure DB is starting its research for the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2025 and is asking operators to stand by for questioning in December.

Swimming pools need to be repositioned so they're prized as assets rather than considered a drain on budgets, says LeisureDB founder, David Minton.

David Minton looks at the power of community in enhancing quality of life and longevity and says the health club sector can drive this change, especially if we put effort into building communities

The UK health and fitness is performing strongly, especially the private sector, with member numbers, market value and penetration reaching all-time highs.

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

The London Boutique Studio Report 2023 from Leisure DB examines how the sector has emerged from the pandemic, as David Minton reports

There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London, an increase of 17.4 per cent when compared to 2018 – a year considered the 'heyday' for the sector.

Cheriee Wales reports from the recent Fitronics and Proinsight ConnectCX conference and CoursePro Summit

We need to change the language we use as a sector if we are to be understood and taken seriously by governments and investors, says David Minton

A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers

We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector

Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first time, as expenditure on swimming and swimming lessons reaches record levels, according to the new State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 from market intelligence outfit, Leisure DB.

David Minton reports on how to make the industry welcoming to the trans community, and talks to Ryan Lanji who has created a burgeoning scene in London which grew out of lockdown sessions.

As the sector in the UK welcomes more members and sees record market value, Leisure DB’s David Minton explains The State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2023

The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop in the number of health clubs.

Another year of challenges lies ahead. Kath Hudson asks key players how they intend to optimise the opportunities presented by the market

The co-founder of AiT on the company's journey

David Minton shares his take on the major health challenges facing the US and how the fitness industry can step up to deliver solutions

Fitness powerhouse Rainer Schaller, CEO of RSG Group, has opened Heimat in LA, combining a luxury gym with a private members’ club

The global pandemic has dwarfed the impact of any recession, but how is the UK market bouncing back? LeisureDB does a deep dive into the numbers for businesses with members on Direct Debits, with the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report 2022

If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people

Different customers, omnichannel fitness, the need for more data, continued lobbying and to address racism, cost barriers and health inequalities...

David Minton presents the findings of LeisureDB’s State of the Fitness Industry Report 2022

HCM gives a briefing on Elevate as the UK industry welcomes the return of this health and fitness event to London’s Excel