RLSS UK calls on leisure sector to back Drowning Prevention Week 2026 following half-term drownings

The countdown is on to the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) flagship national water safety campaign, Drowning Prevention Week, with new resources for teenagers, one of the groups most at risk of accidental drowning.

LIVE BORDERS BECOMES NEW STA APPROVED TRAINING CENTRE AND AMONG FIRST IN SCOTLAND TO DELIVER LEVEL 7 SWIMMING TEACHER QUALIFICATION

 Live Borders has become a new STA Approved Training Centre (ATC) for aquatics and is among the first organisations in Scotland to begin delivering STA’s newly accredited Swimming Teacher Qualification at SCQF Level 7.

PSLT Appoints Paul Lennon as Sales Manager – South to Support Continued Growth Strategy

PSLT is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Lennon as Sales Manager – South, a newly created role that reflects the company’s ongoing growth and strategic focus on expanding its product and service offering across the UK.

YMCA Awards calls for higher industry standards as Pilates boom accelerates

In response to the rapid growth of Pilates across the UK, YMCA Awards, the first to regulate the market with an Ofqual recognised qualification, is reinforcing its position at the forefront of professional standards with its industry-leading Pilates qualifications.

Pure Energy Music expands platform with introduction of Pure Energy Covers

Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has expanded its platform with the introduction of Pure Energy Covers, an optional capability that extends music choice through familiar, professionally produced tracks tailored for fitness environments.

NEW physical activity facilities forum - Ireland 15-16 September 2026

Now launching in Ireland, the forum continues to bring the industry together across the UK, Scotland, and Europe.

Supporting women through every life phase

How vibration training fits into the women’s health conversation

Women make up half the population. So why has it taken so long for the health and fitness sector to recognise that programming for longevity and healthspan needs to account for female physiology at every stage of life?

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.