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

The Indian fitness market presents an enormous opportunity – the Health & Fitness Association shares insights from its India Fitness Market Report 2025

Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.

Findings from the second UK Health and Fitness Market Report, undertaken by Grant Thornton, which showed that penetration has achieved record levels

The 20th State of the Industry Report reveals a resilient, expanding and competitive sector, the importance of differentiation and the ongoing challenge of tackling inequalities.

Total Fitness polled more than 5,000 UK adults to find out what women want from the gym experience and shares the fascinating insights with the industry

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on its community outreach projects.

The healthy ageing advocate argues that doctors should be prescribing exercise along with – or instead of – medication

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.

The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems

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.

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.

As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?

Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds

All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

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.

The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached a remarkable 18 per cent of over-16s, with a record 12.

The £30. 6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated back to the 1970s.

New research casts doubt on the effects of collagen on muscle-building

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

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark

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.

Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler, is fronting a men’s mental health initiative in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

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

From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far

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

Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an agent on behalf of Bolton Council.

The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on fitness and the importance of cleaners is being underestimated, according to a report released today.