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International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength
training to be deeply integrated with GLP-1 treatment.
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15 Jun 2026
Industry veteran, Martyn Allison, provides a reality check with the reminder that so many people are still priced out of physical activity. He calls for cross-sector collaboration to tackle the problem
HCM Handbook 2026
Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.
HCM Handbook 2026
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators
deliver life-saving support for anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.
news •
21 May 2026
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active
Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.
news •
03 May 2026
As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 2026
Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council
HCM issue 4 2026
All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary
HCM issue 4 2026
Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation
HCM issue 4 2026
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million
Americans belonged to a gym, studio or fitness facility in 2025 – an all-time high.
news •
14 Apr 2026
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study by the
University College London (UCL), published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition
and Physical Activity.
news •
09 Apr 2026
The £30. 6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
back to the 1970s.
news •
08 Apr 2026
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association,
will be leaving
the organisation when her contract ends in July.
news •
02 Apr 2026
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby
governments and health
systems on the importance of prescribing lifestyle interventions, including
physical activity and
nutrition, alongside GLP-1 medications.
news •
01 Apr 2026
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
Health & Fitness Association.
news •
26 Mar 2026
Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic
partnership
which will enable operators to deliver more connected, motivating, high-quality fitness
experiences at scale.
news •
26 Mar 2026
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Saunders will take over from Huw Edwards as CEO in April.
news •
25 Mar 2026
The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead
HCM issue 3 2026
From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far
HCM issue 2 2026
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of adults are
failing to meet
the Chief Medical Officer’s strength guidelines.
news •
05 Feb 2026
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
for the fitness industry, with more people recognising the importance of exercise for
maintaining good health.
news •
08 Jan 2026
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to
rebuild youth services, train youth workers and other professionals to support them.
news •
10 Dec 2025
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for
the 2024-25 academic year.
news •
04 Dec 2025
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
austerity and that she would cut NHS waiting lists, debt and the cost of living.
news •
26 Nov 2025
Encouraging members to walk or dance on non-gym days could be a great strategy for health club operators, says Muir Gray
HCM issue 10 2025
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over
the age of eight to exercise safely on the gym floor and in group exercise.
news •
14 Nov 2025
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location
in India, marking
the brand’s entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing fitness markets.
news •
05 Nov 2025
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
the UK Active Awards 2025 last night (31 October).
news •
31 Oct 2025
The leisure business and commercial manager of Move Southwark talks to HCM about the experience of bringing leisure services back in-house
HCM issue 9 2025
Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report
HCM issue 9 2025
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“Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again”
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If the health service is to
survive, we must recognise
that it is a disease service
– and that wellbeing rests with
us, says the activity advocate
and healthy ageing champion.
He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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