Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.

Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts

Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the launch of Tramp Health, a 16,000sq ft high-end fitness and longevity club in London’s Mayfair.

A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised wellness protocols focused on recovery and longevity.

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value, which include a sale, merger, or another strategic or financial transaction.

The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead

The MD of Everlast Gyms talks to Kath Hudson about the brand's investment in a premium club concept and latest partnerships

Recovery is now a key part of the wellness journey. Suppliers discuss their hero products and reveal what’s next

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.

With Elevate 2026 fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to secure their free place at this year’s landmark 10th anniversary edition event.

The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to take greater responsibility for the role they play in shaping public health behaviours.

PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITcert Level 4 accreditation across its UK and Switzerland portfolio.

The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.

The CEO of Fit House of Brands has been busy rescuing and reimagining the company’s flagship brand, F45. He talks to Liz Terry

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.

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The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive chair. 

Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early next year.

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

Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with biohacker, longevity expert and podcaster, Gary Brecka.

Sandwell Leisure Trust launched its rebrand to Kore Sandwell on Monday 17 November.

New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a licensed burlesque-fitness programme.

Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at the UK Active Awards 2025 last night (31 October).

Workplace wellness schemes now go well beyond gym memberships, with increasingly-aware employees looking for wider wellbeing services

Mark Tweedie has joined the Devon-based Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) board as a non- executive director a week after Justin Musgrove's appointment was announced.

Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure facilities on 1 December.

UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun issuing qualifying health and fitness professionals with postnominal letters and a defined title to show their credentials.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention, using the Flow Neuroscience brain-stimulation headset, following remarkable early results.

Xponential Fitness has appointed finance and private equity expert, Rachel Lee, to the board of directors, to guide “thoughtful growth.”

Eleiko, a pioneer in premium strength equipment, has launched a new suite of interactive online configurator tools designed to make gym design and equipment planning easier.