Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK. 

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.

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A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned for a 12-hectare stretch of water within London’s Royal Docks, in the UK.

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.

Independent operator Just Move Gyms, is offering premium Technogym fitness equipment and exceptional customer service in a stylish environment

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Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the launch of Andy’s Man Club, at Stockport Sports Village.

Heart rate training and gamified technology are creating uplifting fitness experiences that keep members coming back for more, as Julie Cramer reports

Village Health and Wellness Clubs, which was acquired by Blackstone from KSL in July 2024, is gearing up to open its 34th UK club, in Reading, Berkshire.

Gen Alpha, and Chinese and Indian imports were talking points at this year’s W3Fit, held in Spain

As the popularity of ice bathing and sauna as a recovery tool grows, how can operators best embrace the trend? Kath Hudson reports

Box 12, supplier of boxing studios and programming, is going into voluntary liquidation, with Begbies Traynor Group appointed as liquidator of the current trading company, Box 12 Global Ltd.

Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel brand by Minor Hotels, will host its first Technogym wellness retreat between 20-23 November at the Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel in Italy.

A hospital redevelopment in the UK is set to create an age-friendly wellness neighbourhood designed to support people as they get older and serve as a benchmark in the UK.

The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following a record number of entries from across the UK’s physical activity sector.

Fit tech companies tell Julie Cramer how their latest personalisation tools are driving measurable results

Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals

LeisureDB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025.

North Herts Council is set to deliver one of the largest leisure centre decarbonisation projects in the UK, to reach net zero carbon emissions from operations by 2030.

For many people the relentlessness of the hustle culture is costing our happiness. Tim Jack Adams, founder of wellbeing consultancy GreenX7, says most of his clients comment on experiencing a lack of sleep and a lack of fun. He says play isn’t just frivolous, it’s essential, especially with mental illness on the rise.

The £14 million redevelopment of the iconic Doncaster Dome, one of the youngest listed buildings in the UK, has begun.

Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new cultural hub within a former Victorian textile warehouse in Shoreditch, London, with a 40-person Aufguss sauna, a sober bar, DJ sets and plant-based dining.

The serial entrepreneur shares lessons learned in tough times with HCM

The CEO of Chelsea Piers Fitness gives insights into how the business has evolved since the 1990s and shares his vision for international growth

A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected on-site this year and a completion date of 2030.

Premium gym brands are shifting from traditional fitness and leisure models to holistic wellness ecosystems. Consumers in 2025 need and expect more than access to treadmills and weight machines – they seek personalised health experiences, mental wellbeing, recovery solutions and social connection.

Speedflex is a unique workout solution for facilities using a low-staff model, such as hotels and spas

The University of Bath has elevated its world-class sports facilities with a powerful Matrix Fitness equipment upgrade

The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends