It’s been five years since the fitness industry reopened after the last lockdown – long enough to look back on the impact the pandemic had on the sector and what might come next. 

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 inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch in London on 21 October 2026.

UK Active’s new CEO explains why he believes the sector can drive consumer engagement to double in size

Operators need to be aware of new legislation that’s exposing weaknesses and potential liabilities in the handling of members’ data, says Andy Chesterman

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200 exhibitors, 115 seminars and 200 speakers over two days.

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.

Trouble Global’s CEO, Emma Barry, talks about how the fitness industry has become rewired around one idea – longevity

Findings from the second UK Health and Fitness Market Report, undertaken by Grant Thornton, which showed that penetration has achieved record levels

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

Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world championship for running on connected treadmills over five kilometres.

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. 

Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts

David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population

Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change

The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables

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. 

Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across its UK estate.

What does a premium body composition experience actually look like?

Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.

Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds

All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

Industry veteran and UK Active’s new chair sets out his vision for the sector

EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this morning, saying that it’s the best turnout ever, with 585 attendees from 44 countries.

The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron Saunders will take over from Huw Edwards as CEO in April.

Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark

Tony Veal and Atara Sivan on why access to leisure needs more focus from leaders

UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with the latest launched at its Leamington gym.

Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts and rising expectations from multigenerational communities.