PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go

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

Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way of socialising to conventional hospitality models, combining movement, recovery, hospitality, art, and architecture.

Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three brands: Frame, Flow and Rowbots.

Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television.

The key to getting health club flooring right is down to blending performance, safety and branding, as Liz Terry discovers

New global consumer insight commissioned by Les Mills has identified what motivates consumers to exercise

Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the 2026 Global Fitness Report commissioned by Les Mills, revealing interesting insights about consumer behaviour.

One of the UK's fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household names from the worlds of fashion, dance music and sport to front its Wellbeing Made Personal campaign. 

Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront Leisure Centre in Woolwich, London. Charitable social enterprise GLL will operate the flagship facility under its Better brand, in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

How can clubs best serve Gen Alpha? Vicci Wells shares insights from the Youth Sport Trust study

Encouraging members to walk or dance on non-gym days could be a great strategy for health club operators, says Muir Gray

Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report

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

Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower market, Mercato dei Fiori – and is now exploring further opportunities in Milan and Bologna.

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this afternoon.

After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have just opened the HCM Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London.

It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational speakers on stage.

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

Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development.

Operators interested in offering programmes to get people living with Parkinson’s disease active have until 2 October to apply for a grant from Parkinson’s UK.

Les Mills launches a four-part series of yoga workouts to help clubs scale their yoga offering and tap into the growing demand for wellness.

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 MD of Spain’s Synergym, talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s strategies for organic growth and how he’s hitting 50 per cent EBITDA

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

Digital exercise platform for teenage girls, Studio You, has teamed up with Nike to launch a series of new exercise videos to improve the school PE experience for girls in England.

Canolfan Pentre Awel will be a hub of leisure and community wellbeing. Highlights include a 600-square-metre fitness suite, an 8-court sports hall and aquatic facilities

XF Gym has announced its second UK site, at St Johns Shopping Centre in Liverpool, taking over a former Wilko retail store.

The national governing body for group exercise in the UK – EMD UK (Exercise, Movement and Dance) – is calling for government support, as new research show the positive impact of the activity.

The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause