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.

According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards.

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.

The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with the first launch planned for Dublin in 2027.

Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping women realise their professional potential.

The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating a next-generation public leisure, health and wellbeing hub for the local community.

The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the first half of 2026 and the company remains confident about the outlook.

YogaSix, the yoga brand of Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called Y6 Core.

Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a £17m transformation designed to secure the long-term future of the public leisure asset and reposition it as a community wellbeing hub.

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, reports Muir Gray

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

The World Athletics president talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X, the World Treadmill Championships, in partnership with Technogym

Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report

The MD of Brio on investing in iconic facilities and delivering greater value for stakeholders

People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the benefit of operators and members

HCM reports on findings from the 20th State of the Industry report as Leisure DB rebrands to Evolve

We must extend the reach of the industry to the next generation, says Liz Terry

Jason Bailey highlights Oldham’s work connecting hospital and health club

The industry mourns the passing of one of the founding fathers of fitness

Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an outdoor gym installation at a homeless shelter in Paris.

Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according to a report by Myzone.

Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has passed away peacefully at the age of 91.

People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be losing weight, but they’re also becoming less physically active, according to new research presented at the ENDO 2026 annual meeting of the Endocrine Society

In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional standards.

Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full- body health scan and launched a new mobile app that integrates wearable data into the assessment process.

With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a possible successor, the fitness, health and wellness sector is evaluating its position. 

Samsung has unveiled a suite of AI-powered health features for its Galaxy Watch range, as the technology giant moves beyond activity tracking towards personalised health coaching.