PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go

Youth unemployment risks creating a ‘lost generation’, while health services are overwhelmed with demand. The sector holds the key to fixing both challenges, says Liz Terry

Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change

Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council

A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found evidence that the emotional synchrony and rituals such as aufguss improve wellbeing and feelings of belonging.

Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access to fitness classes for 11- to 16-year-old secondary school pupils.

Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

Tony Veal and Atara Sivan on why access to leisure needs more focus from leaders

David Lloyd Clubs, Europe’s has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court, Surrey, at the site of the former Pavilion Club.

EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a orld class executive development programme, delivered in partnership with IESE Business School.

Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.

Vibrating tendons before cycling makes exercise feel easier, new study shows

UK Active’s work with Beano Brain casts light on Gen Alpha, and what the rise of GLP-1 use means for health clubs

The president of Club Pilates outlines plans for expansion and explains the launch of the athletic-based Circuit concept

Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to a study.

Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project, Wavelengths Studio, in March.

A research initiative has found small lifestyle changes impact longevity

How can the sector best attract and engage with the tech-savvy Gen Alpha?

Places Leisure launched Epping Leisure Centre on 12 January. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council and Pellikaan Construction, this is part of a wider regeneration of the town.

Sport England releases the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Report for 24-25, as Kath Hudson reports

Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day could help millions of people live longer, according to an international study.

The CEO of Kore Sandwell details the approach to elevating fitness in a deprived borough

With 400 locations and plans to enter new markets in 2026, the president of Fitness Park talks to Kate Cracknell about its €280m funding deal

New research brings WHO exercise guidlines into question

It’s possible to reduce the running costs of swimming pools while also cutting their carbon footprint. Abi Harris reports

Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according to new research published in Nature Communications.

Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the industry set to drive international expansion of Brazil’s largest gym franchisor, Panobianco Academia.

Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according to a series from The Lancet on ultra-processed foods and human health.

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.

Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the 2024-25 academic year.