A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of affluent 25- to 44-year-olds whose attitudes to health and wellbeing are remarkably consistent across national boundaries.

Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy, advisory and non-executive director roles.

Kath Hudson asks the experts what approaches in elite sports recovery could be successfully brought to the gym floor

David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and wellness group, Aspria.

ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with suggestions about what this means for exercise professionals.

Gold’s Gym UK is being  investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority using new powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act 2024). 

Equinox Hotels, which has a focus on fitness, health and wellness, has announced it will operate a marina lifestyle destination called Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara, the first Caribbean site for the brand.

Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give evidence on obesity to the Health and Social Care Committee this week.

American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme, EQX ARC.

Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in an advisory capacity, to support new business acquisition and strategic development.

David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October) and Melinda Nicci has joined the board of directors as the new digital lead.

Dave Gerrish asks what’s next for digital in the physical activity sector

EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has announced the appointment of Dan Rees as CEO, who will take up the role on 1 September.

The Maybourne Riviera has unveiled its second-ever wellness and longevity members club, Surrenne, at its new hotel in France.

Gyms are becoming essential to employee benefit strategies, says Epassi, an expert in employee wellbeing schemes

A study by researchers at the UK's University of Bath has found that daily mindfulness training increases people's overall intentions to stay active in the long term when tracked their steps.

Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the company to pursue non-executive and consultancy work, after less than two years at the helm.

FIBO 2025, which yesterday partnered with EuropeActive for the 12th European Health and Fitness Forum and the launch of the European Health and Fitness Market Report with Deloitte, opens its trade show today in Cologne Germany, with a record attendance expected across 11 halls of equipment and services.

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Wearable tech company, Myzone has created an advisory board to provide the business with strategic insights on the trends and behaviours around the evolving landscape for wearables.

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following the departure of key personnel last year.

Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem Brands – has appointed Lauren Cody as brand president Orangetheory Fitness.

PerformX Live, the UK's leading business conference and exhibition for the fitness and wellbeing industry, is set to unveil a series of groundbreaking changes for its 2025 event, including a move to NEC Birmingham.

RSG Group has announced that Gerd Schaller, brother of the late founder, Rainer Schaller, will join the management team as the third CEO on 1 January 2025.

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

The new CEO of ACE says the industry must unite, rather than compete, to secure its future

CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research into one place for the sector to access to inform decision making.

Myzone has appointed Vahid Zadeh, as its new chief technology officer to lead the company’s tech development and expansion. He will work with chief digital officer, Leon Rudge.

With one in six people in the world set to be aged over 60 by 2030, the demand for healthy ageing and longevity services is expected to rise. We talk to operators active in this space and ask how their premium offerings can filter down to the mainstream

Aman has announced Novak Djokovic as its first global wellness advisor. The move follows the successful appointment of Maria Sharapova as Aman's first global wellness ambassador in 2023.