PROS 2026 & The Studio Summit Set a New Standard for Fitness Industry Events

The 2026 edition of PROS 2026 Spinning & Fitness Conference, delivered by Athleticum – a leader in Athleticum group fitness equipment and education solutions – has firmly positioned itself as one of the UK and Ireland’s most impactful events for group fitness professionals and studio operators.

PSLT Appointed Exclusive UK Distributor for SMARTfit

PSLT has today announced a new strategic partnership with SMARTfit Inc, becoming the exclusive distributor of SMARTfit products across the United Kingdom.

EnergyLounger Launches in the UK in Collaboration with CeraThrive, Expanding Access to Advanced Red Light Therapy

A strategic collaboration bringing red and near-infrared light therapy to UK gyms, spas, clinics, and home users.

STA LAUNCHES THE RIPPLE EFFECT CHARITY INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN UK SWIMMING TEACHER WORKFORCE

A long-term charitable commitment to training the next generation of swimming teachers.

Branded Promotional Products: The Fitness Industry's Secret Marketing Weapon!

Branded promotional products are far more than branded merchandise – they're strategic marketing tools that incentivise action, build lasting brand connections, and deliver measurable ROI.

RLSS UK urges the sector to lead life-saving efforts for Drowning Prevention Week 2026

As the UK prepares for another busy summer around water, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is calling on leisure operators to get involved in this year’s Drowning Prevention Week, running from 13-20 June 2026.

Strength for life: Meeting the new demand for long-term health

The UK fitness industry is witnessing a profound shift. Members are moving away from short-term aesthetic goals and toward a ‘strong for life’ mindset.

From Compliance to Confidence: Building Member Journeys That Actually Work

Think about the last time a member cancelled.

Fair Rates for Fitness

It is time our sector was treated like the solution we are. We need your voice.

Every day, we see the benefits. Helping someone to regain their mobility, helping members build a community.

Britain’s Pools Are at a Tipping Point

Last month, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Swimming published a report called ‘The Deep End’. If you work in or around the aquatics sector, I’d encourage you to read it.

The UK’s Largest Fitness Race Series Launches This May 2026

MacTuffX Fitness Racing is set to launch its first full national season this May, bringing one of the UK’s most accessible and fast-growing fitness race formats to participants across the country.

The AI Backbone for Aquatic Operations: Lynxight’s Breakthrough Platform

The adoption of supervision technology across the UK commercial pool sector is accelerating quickly, with prominent operators such as David Lloyd Clubs, GLL, Freedom Leisure, Serco, Places Leisure, and others leading the way.

Smarter Water Testing with the Lovibond® MD150 13in1: Greater Control of Key Parameters

Maintaining optimal water quality in leisure facilities requires more than routine checks of chlorine and pH.

The Recovery Revolution: How ThermaChill by Echelon Is Redefining What Fitness and Wellness Facilities Can Offer

The fitness and wellness industry has always been defined by its ability to evolve.

CoverMe helps Snap Fitness find new pool of instructors in hours

Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after adopting CoverMe, the specialist fitness team management platform.

Women’s Wellness in Water™:
A growing focus for leisure facilities

1 in 3 women. 1 in 10 men. Pelvic floor dysfunction is far more common than many realise – yet it continues to be overlooked within mainstream fitness establishments.

Pulse Fitness partners with Balance Health Nottingham to deliver a connected health and fitness experience

Pulse Fitness partnered with Balance Health Nottingham, one of the UK’s first facilities to combine fitness, diagnostics and private healthcare under one roof…

Xplor Fitness & Leisure launches growth stories survey to gather insights from gym operators

Xplor Fitness & Leisure has launched the Growth Stories survey to capture insights from gym and leisure operators about growth, expansion, and investment priorities in the fitness sector.

Atmos: A New Cardio Series Built For Hospitality

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength introduces a right-sized, commercial-grade cardio series, built for select-service hotel and residential fitness spaces, delivering trusted reliability, compact design, and flexible console options.

PSLT Appoints Tony Barry as Head of Health Care Solutions to Drive Expansion into Active Ageing Market

PSLT, a leading full turnkey solutions provider to the health, fitness and sport sector, today announces the appointment of Tony Barry as its new Head of Health Care Solution…

Supporting NHS staff wellbeing with Power Plate®️

How Aaron Tyler is helping frontline healthcare workers reset, recover and recharge

PERFORMX LIVE – THE BUSINESS OF FITNESS SHOW

PerformX 2026 – The Business of Fitness Show – successfully delivered show number 5 this February at the NEC Birmingham.

SPATEX 2026 IS DECLARED A RECORD-BREAKER! 

The water leisure industry is alive and well!  Registering a 14 per cent year-on-year increase in visitor attendance for the recent 30thanniversary edition of SPATEX – the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition recorded its highest number of exhibitors and visitors at its Coventry Building Society venue.

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL TO TRANSITION TO STA’S NEW GRADED LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMME 

Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7 graded Learn to Swim Programme (LSP), with implementation scheduled for May 2026.

Marc Jones appointed Managing Director of Xn Leisure

Marc Jones has been appointed Managing Director of Xn Leisure, bringing with him a strong track record of commercial leadership within the leisure and technology sector.

Pure Energy Music accelerates international growth with Planet Fitness partnership across 50 sites in South Africa

Pure Energy Music the UK’s leading provider of music for the fitness and wellness industry, has signed a new three-year agreement with Planet Fitness, bringing its platform to 50 sites across South Africa.

PSLT Expands Equipment Portfolio with USAEON Cardio Range Alongside Exclusive UK Distribution of DHZ Strength

PSLT has announced a significant expansion of its gym equipment offering, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of fitness facility solutions across the UK.

The Les Mills 2026 Global Fitness Report uncovers timely insights into consumers’ motivations, barriers and the power couple driving member growth: Strength and Wellness.

A report, capturing five years of consumer mindset shifts, delivers a benchmark to guide fitness operators into the future.

Breathe Better. Recover Smarter. Welcome to HaloRed O2.

Following its recent recognition in the Top 20 of the BioHacking Index 2025 by Wellness Eternal, HaloRed O₂ is gaining attention not just for its innovation – but for how seamlessly it brings multiple wellness technologies together.

Dynamic Duo Join Balanced Body® UK to strengthen the Brand In The UK

Balanced Body® UK has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new sales professionals, Steven James and Sam Lakhani…