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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year compared with boys, according to research commissioned by Sky TV.

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.

While AI offers many opportunities, it’s also somewhat daunting. AI expert, author and futurist, Christian Kromme, believes honing our soft skills is the way to stay indispensable

PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. 

The CEO of Les Mills talks about partnering with Hyrox and the possibilities this ‘mass participation sport’ opens up for the industry

A premium health and wellness facility has opened in Bangor, Wales, which brings together fitness, recovery and social connection to enable people to transform their lifestyles.

Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this spring. Bloxwich launched in February and will be followed by Colchester on 11 March. Hendon and Grangetown; Penzance and St Austell will all launch later this month.  

The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialists, Jude, to offer a pelvic floor strengthening programme to complement a supplement launch.

Step into the future of fitness at FIBO 2026, where cutting-edge technology and health converge in the Confex Hall at Exhibition Centre Cologne, Germany, between 16-19 April.

The last year has been defined by wellness and health interventions, says HCM editor, Liz Terry

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

The STATSports Academy app helps you to train like the world’s best players – and is on sale for Black Friday. STATSports Academy gives youth players the insight, confidence and ability to train like the professionals.

London-based gym group, Gymbox, has launched a period-proof workout, Bloody Good Workout, which encourages members to sync training with their menstrual cycle.

PSLT, the exclusive UK distributor of DHZ, is helping gyms upgrade with high-performing, stylish and reliable strength and functional equipment

With padel and pickleball experiencing exponential growth, how can health clubs tap into this golden opportunity? Padel’s Luigi Carraro and pickleball’s Karen Mitchell explain

In an industry where operational efficiency and member experience are paramount, Ojmar is setting a new standard with the OTS40 Batteryless – the world’s first fully connected locker lock that requires no batteries and no wiring.

Everlast Gyms has confirmed it is nearing the launch of four new flagship gyms that will showcase the latest iteration of the brand.

Duncan Wood-Allum says the UK’s plans for local government reorganisation will open up huge opportunities for the sector

The co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks about building Self Esteem Brands and his partnership with Dave Mortensen

The former president of Xponential and founder of Club Pilates is back with Pilates Addiction and focused on rapid growth, as she explains to Kath Hudson

With interest in padel skyrocketing, David Lloyd Clubs is extending its padel programme, positioning itself as the UK’s largest operator of the sport.

Novak Djokovic, one of the most successful tennis players in history, is serving up an ace in the wellness world, backing an innovative wellbeing chamber set to hit the market soon.

The CoverMe app has transformed class management for Total Fitness, with huge time savings, stronger compliance and better talent management

The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the Chancellor’s Spending Review, which will be unveiled on 11 June.

Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick, gives his view on what the industry should be focusing moving forwards, in order to meet the wants and needs of consumers.

Core Health and Fitness has supplied Nautilus equipment to Club 24 in Bangor, Northern Ireland working with local distributor, Balance Leisure

The Total Core Crunch Machine from Panatta is designed to provide a full core workout, offering superior benefits compared to bodyweight exercises.

EGYM Hussle is heralding a new era in fitness and healthcare