A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and wellness tests has been launched by The Wave Active and South Downs Health and Care partnership.

As access to medical memberships grows, Liz Terry says we must be ambitious in drawing on expertise from both the clinical and wellness worlds

Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness concept across Australia, with plans for its first locations in the UAE (in Dubai) and the US by the end of this year.

Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in Belgium.

The MD of Jims explains to Kate Cracknell how Colruyt, an €11 billion a year retailer, got into wellness to put healthy living at the heart of its customer-centric ecosystem

A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector

People over the age of 60 should increase their exercise levels in order to prevent heart disease and stroke.

Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has launched a review into the NHS Health Check service, which will explore the possibility of introducing new, intelligent and predictive checks.

The CEO of fitness operator Sweat! tells us about partnering with Debenhams to create a chain of in-store gyms

Tom Walker asks if fitness and sports science principles hold the key to boosting workforce productivity among corporate as well as fitness companies

A vast majority of doctors in England are “unfamiliar” with the recommended levels of physical activity – resulting in up to 72 per cent of GPs never discussing the benefits of prescribed exercise with patients.

People who have regular fitness checks – and are therefore more in tune with the state of their physical condition – are more likely to achieve their health goals, such as reducing cholesterol, bringing down blood pressure and lowering body mass index (BMI).

For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal.

Just 30 minutes of physical activity, of light or vigorous intensity, six days a week leads to a 40 per cent lower risk of death from any cause, according to a new study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

New figures from Public Health England reveal that diseases caused by high blood pressure are estimated to cost the NHS over £2bn a year. However, exercise could prove to be part of the solution.

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Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has appointed two new health and physical activity development officers to work within their health and wellbeing team. The officers will be tasked with operating two of OCL’s outreach schemes.

UK-based health club operator Fitness First plans to open sites in India and Russia as part of an ambitious expansion programme.

Fitness training provider Amacsports has launched a new course aimed at training health professionals with the skills required to carry out personalised professional health check reports.

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) and Saga are today launching the roll out of their exclusive partnership, which offers Saga’s eight million customers bespoke DLL memberships.

Former professional footballer Brian McGorry, who played for Cardiff, Bournemouth and Peterborough, has announced plans to open an exclusive fitness centre in Liverpool this spring.

Olympic gold medalist Sally Gunnell launched the new look Fleming Park Leisure Centre in Eastleigh, Hampshire, on 17 January, upon completion of a £1.1m re-development.

Southampton City Council (SCC) has launched an online sport and fitness survey to help it gain a better understanding of the exercise habits of its residents.

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club has launched its We Choose Health campaign – which supports the Department of Health’s white paper of the same name – by offering a 10-week health and fitness regime to six Albion fans.