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Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by
doing a better job of listening to local communities and networks to understand their needs.
news •
07 Dec 2021
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population – took part in physical
activity during the recent National Fitness Day.
news •
24 Nov 2021
Tanni Grey Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity
sector can play "the fullest
role in improving the health of the nation".
news •
13 Oct 2021
Pete Wells explains industry representation at COP26 and James Foley on lowering carbon emissions and saving cash and planet
HCM issue 9 2021
ukactive’s Kenny Butler is leading the UK’s industry review of social prescribing. He explains how you can get involved in driving this new agenda
HCM issue 9 2021
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch a new
industry body for the sector.
news •
29 Sep 2021
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
the UK's fitness sector gain 5 million more paying members by 2030.
news •
21 Sep 2021
A one-day conference will look to provide a platform for debating how the
global health and fitness
industry can help tackle climate change.
news •
07 Sep 2021
The best in class of the physical activity sector have been revealed at the ukactive Awards
2021.
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07 Sep 2021
As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet
HCM issue 8 2021
A new initiative being launched today (9 August) aims to improve the
application of digital
processes within the UK's fitness and physical activity sector.
news •
09 Aug 2021
Power Plate has teamed up with Myzone to provide its community with new class experiences
and
the opportunity to offer rewards based on effort, every time they move.
product innovation •
09 Aug 2021
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling the
government's new National Disability Strategy a "missed opportunity".
news •
30 Jul 2021
Myzone has signed a partnership deal with TRX, which will see it becoming the heart rate monitor
partner of the suspension training specialist.
news •
29 Jul 2021
A selection of stats to illustrate how the pandemic has impacted our industry
HCM Handbook 2021
Industry research showed independent gyms were more resilient in last year’s challenging conditions than some of the big operators, we find out why
HCM Handbook 2021
One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway
HCM Handbook 2021
For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here
HCM Handbook 2021
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
physical activity sector's full potential" and define its role in the wider healthcare system, supporting
the NHS.
news •
13 Jul 2021
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
public leisure facilities.
news •
07 Jul 2021
A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise
HCM issue 6 2021
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million – or 15.4
per cent – during 2020, a year defined by the pandemic.
news •
23 Jun 2021
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
businesses, if it intends to delay Step 4 of its COVID-19 lockdown exit plan.
news •
11 Jun 2021
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
physical activity and sport in a world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
news •
24 May 2021
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
closure, unless the government provides increased financial support for the sector.
news •
15 May 2021
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
in holding on to their members, according to new research.
news •
29 Apr 2021
Health clubs must contribute to the health agenda, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 4 2021
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource designed to
help more children become physically active.
news •
28 Apr 2021
Chronic pain sufferers should be prescribed exercise, not painkillers, says the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. We find out more
HCM issue 4 2021
Founders of The Well on helping women thrive, plus cover star Jessica Ennis-Hill launches Cyclemapping
HCM issue 4 2021
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US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of ...
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Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new ...
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Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to ...
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Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had ...
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US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from ...
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The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover ...
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There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it ...
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While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain ...
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“We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing ”
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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GymNation is pioneering the future of
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to power and sustain its growth
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Footballer and entrepreneur“Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life”
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in
consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and
innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental
health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise
and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
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