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

With Elevate 2026 fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to secure their free place at this year’s landmark 10th anniversary edition event.

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

Can an Agency Agreement Model protect public services asks Lisa Forsyth

UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost increases the fitness sector will incur as a result of the Autumn Budget.

More than 20 organisations have joined together in the UK to form the Swim Alliance, which will advocate with one cohesive voice and work to overcome challenges facing the sport.

What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts

Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing sport.

The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between UK Active and 4Global, the aim of the research is to provide accurate insight into the state of UK-based private sector health clubs.

The Life Leisure execs talk about their radical approach to the provision of physical activity in areas of deprivation

With the sector’s widespread view that the UK government’s new physical activity and sport strategy lacks vision, Martyn Allison dissects the finer details, while industry thought leaders also comment

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS Ltd), which trades as 1Life.

Quest has launched an Exercise Referral Standard which will enable operators to transact more effectively with the medical profession, as Abi Harris explains

Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof

The founder and CEO of Coach Core wants to join forces with operators to mentor kids from challenged backgrounds

UK Active’s Digital Futures initiative is reaping significant rewards for operators

UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the second year as part of a three-year study part funded by government quango, Sport England and organised by UK Active.

A number of the UK's local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due to rising energy costs, with around 40 per cent saying leisure centres and swimming pools will be closed or services reduced before March 2023 unless they receive immediate confirmation of additional grants from the government.

Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active is driving a global data programme to prove the impact of the sector, while Quest is launching new inclusivity assessments

Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19” award at this year’s ukactive Awards.

Leisure operators should embrace activity to engage members says Jenny Patrickson, managing director of Active IQ

The CEO of The Great Outdoor Gym Company has been awarded an MBE. We find out about her work and vision

A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities available for disabled people.

Parkwood Leisure – one of the UK’s leading leisure operators – is offering free access to its Leisure Centres to support talented athletes with the provision of training facilities.

The rollout of Moving Communities marks a watershed moment for data in the public sector. 4global’s Ed Hubbard talks us through the early insights and the impact this initiative will have

With financial pressures brought on by the pandemic, will we see more local councils bringing the management of gym and leisure facilities back in-house?

There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's public leisure facilities.

Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of the easing of lockdown measures.

The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?