An analysis of London’s supersize fatberg has revealed worryingly high levels of illegal performance-enhancing drugs present in the city’s sewers

A third of fitness professionals are considering or have considered leaving the physical activity sector, an industry report is set to reveal.

A vast majority of doctors in England are “unfamiliar” with the recommended levels of physical activity – resulting in up to 72 per cent of GPs never discussing the benefits of prescribed exercise with patients.

More than half of people working in the sport, leisure and fitness industry feel as though they have no opportunity for professional development, according to a study conducted by Public Health England.

A look ahead to the highlights of this cross-sector event, which focuses on the huge challenge of tackling inactivity

Organisations, groups and individuals who contribute to increasing the levels of physical activity across the UK are being urged to take part in a ukactive survey to find out ‘what works’ in getting people more active.

The key ingredients to creating a successful workplace culture at physical activity companies will be among the topics explored at this year’s Active Training Conference.

As many as 131 million workdays are lost each year through sickness absence nationwide in the sport, fitness and leisure industry, prompting Public Health England (PHE) to conduct a survey of workers’ health and wellbeing.

Leisure industry heavyweights have raised concerns for the future after the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) following the referendum on its membership. KPMG – one of the big four auditors along with Deloitte, EY and PwC – has said the decision is likely to cause CEOs within the leisure and hospitality sector a great deal of uncertainty and concern.

Swimming’s effect on the physical and mental health of the population will be investigated by an independent commission established by the sport’s governing body.

Elevate, the new trade show which aims to unite sectors in tackling physical inactivity, kicks off this morning (4 May) with addresses from a range of high-profile public health figures.

Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on Public Health England (PHE) to bring added substance to its exercise initiatives by making physical activity one of its main priorities for the upcoming year.

Recent suggestions from health expert Dr Mike Loosemore, head of exercise medicine at UCL’s Institute of Sport Exercise and Health, posit that most people in the UK are so far away from the government’s recommended exercise guidelines that they give up before they even start.