PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. 

The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables

LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the Health & Fitness Association.

Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and more member activity.

The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialists, Jude, to offer a pelvic floor strengthening programme to complement a supplement launch.

New global consumer insight commissioned by Les Mills has identified what motivates consumers to exercise

It’s time to get emotional in inspiring members to find joy and pleasure in their workouts, says Liz Terry

Innovation is sweeping through the swimming sector, improving career prospects and operational efficiency

David Lloyd Clubs is launching a range of new classes where the emphasis is on fun and play, to help people to build the fitness habit.

Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the 2026 Global Fitness Report commissioned by Les Mills, revealing interesting insights about consumer behaviour.

Scotland’s oldest heated saltwater lido, Gourock Outdoor Pool, has ended the season with its traditional Doggy Dip. The event was so popular that more slots had to be added.

Parkrun – which organises 5k runs or walks at 9am every Saturday – has launched its first run in New York at Brooklyn Bridge Park as part of a push into the US.

Fit tech companies tell Julie Cramer how their latest personalisation tools are driving measurable results

Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired by a new company, Common Bond, headed up by UFB director, Hilary Rowland.

Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner of the Rowbots brand. The business is helmed by Sam Green and Greg Zimmerman and previously had footballer Gareth Bale as an investor.

Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the three companies – Playlist – while stressing that each Playlist business will continue to operate as it does today, with no changes to its products or services.

Always at the cutting edge of wellness, Chiva Som’s Dr Jason Culp and Anna Bjurstam’s Six Senses tell us how they work with guests to cultivate joy, happiness and a playful attitude.

For many people the relentlessness of the hustle culture is costing our happiness. Tim Jack Adams, founder of wellbeing consultancy GreenX7, says most of his clients comment on experiencing a lack of sleep and a lack of fun. He says play isn’t just frivolous, it’s essential, especially with mental illness on the rise.

Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer

From service delivery to deploying consumer insight, what can the industry learn from hospitality? Kath Hudson asks experts with a viewpoint on both sectors

The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and physical activity, targeting deprived areas and supporting participation among under- represented groups.

Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget, just get on with it was a key takeaway from this year's Active Uprising conference.

As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

Angela Brown explains Freedom Leisure’s decarbonisation commitments and Tash Fleming is delivering swimming for people with disabilities through WeSwim

Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with an advertising campaign focused on the joy of working out and hitting goals.

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham. Sponsored by STA, the hosts were Professor Greg Whyte OBE and comedian, Esther Manito.

Body Bike says its Smart+ Phantom is the company’s smoothest, most silent ride yet.

A serious health challenge in his 20s led the industry veteran to seek a new way of living

Liz Clark outlines the H&FA’s response to GLP-1 medication, Cliff Collins responds on defibrillators and David Goldblatt untangles investment policy