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

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on its community outreach projects.

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver life-saving support for anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.

Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council

After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a “prolonged period of financial difficulty.”

The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached a remarkable 18 per cent of over-16s, with a record 12.

The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead

Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery partner for its leisure centres, following a six-month pilot.

KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across the gyms at four of its leisure centres. 

UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and leisure facilities communicate their policies and procedures around sexual harassment and intimidation.

East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust has partnered with CoverMe to support its expanding group fitness programme

Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an agent on behalf of Bolton Council.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in its gyms.

A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of adults are failing to meet the Chief Medical Officer’s strength guidelines.

Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government overlooked the health and fitness industry in a U-turn over business rates.

How can the sector best attract and engage with the tech-savvy Gen Alpha?

The MD of Active Insight says the sector can use data to deliver more powerful member experiences and outcomes

Sport England releases the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Report for 24-25, as Kath Hudson reports

Innovation is sweeping through the swimming sector, improving career prospects and operational efficiency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the world to strengthen health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol.

Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make a U-turn on proposed changes to business rates for pubs, however, this change has not yet been extended to health clubs, which are still facing higher bills from April.

The CEO of Kore Sandwell details the approach to elevating fitness in a deprived borough

The world of strength training is moving at a rapid pace, driven by consumer demand. Leading suppliers tell Julie Cramer about their latest equipment launches

Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with national and international guidelines.

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

It’s possible to reduce the running costs of swimming pools while also cutting their carbon footprint. Abi Harris reports

Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the 2024-25 academic year.

UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the age of eight to exercise safely on the gym floor and in group exercise.