Our CEO, @hayleylever.bsky.social has been part of developing this blueprint, alongside senior leaders at GM Active and NHS GM.
This is the first framework designed collectively by the health sector in coalition with the physical activity sector.
Read: www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
This is the first framework designed collectively by the health sector in coalition with the physical activity sector.
Read: www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
March 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Our CEO, @hayleylever.bsky.social has been part of developing this blueprint, alongside senior leaders at GM Active and NHS GM.
This is the first framework designed collectively by the health sector in coalition with the physical activity sector.
Read: www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
This is the first framework designed collectively by the health sector in coalition with the physical activity sector.
Read: www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
"People who are physically active are better prepared for cancer treatment (prehab), respond better to treatment, recover quicker (rehab), are more likely to maintain a sense of wellbeing, and can reduce their chances of cancer recurrence (prevention)."
www.ukactive.com/blog/the-chu...
www.ukactive.com/blog/the-chu...
The Churchill Fellow Series: dance in cancer care - a global movement
In this blog series, ukactive hears from members of the Churchill Fellowship programme who have completed research into physical activity across the globe. ukactive is a Research Partner of the Fellow...
www.ukactive.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:52 AM
"People who are physically active are better prepared for cancer treatment (prehab), respond better to treatment, recover quicker (rehab), are more likely to maintain a sense of wellbeing, and can reduce their chances of cancer recurrence (prevention)."
www.ukactive.com/blog/the-chu...
www.ukactive.com/blog/the-chu...
Chair of @ukactive.bsky.social, Mike Farrar, calls for Government to prioritise physical activity to help boost the economy.
“A nation that is more physically active will be more economically active”.
To read the press release, click here: www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
“A nation that is more physically active will be more economically active”.
To read the press release, click here: www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
ukactive Chair Mike Farrar calls for Government to prioritise physical activity to help boost the economy
The Government should unlock the potential of a growing physical activity sector to achieve its economic growth ambitions, according to ukactive Chair Mike Farrar, who has urged substantial investment...
www.ukactive.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Chair of @ukactive.bsky.social, Mike Farrar, calls for Government to prioritise physical activity to help boost the economy.
“A nation that is more physically active will be more economically active”.
To read the press release, click here: www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
“A nation that is more physically active will be more economically active”.
To read the press release, click here: www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
MPs, Peers and staff join ukactive and Technogym’s June fitness challenge to champion movement in Westminster.
#FitForOffice #FitnessChallenge #MPs #physicalactivity #PublicHealth #technogym #ukactive #Westminster #Workplac
https://sustainhealth.fit/lifestyle/fit-for-office-mps-technogym-ukactive/
#FitForOffice #FitnessChallenge #MPs #physicalactivity #PublicHealth #technogym #ukactive #Westminster #Workplac
https://sustainhealth.fit/lifestyle/fit-for-office-mps-technogym-ukactive/
Westminster Gets Moving As MPs Face Fitness Test
MPs, Peers and staff join ukactive and Technogym’s June fitness challenge to champion movement in Westminster.
sustainhealth.fit
June 3, 2026 at 7:21 AM
MPs, Peers and staff join ukactive and Technogym’s June fitness challenge to champion movement in Westminster.
#FitForOffice #FitnessChallenge #MPs #physicalactivity #PublicHealth #technogym #ukactive #Westminster #Workplac
https://sustainhealth.fit/lifestyle/fit-for-office-mps-technogym-ukactive/
#FitForOffice #FitnessChallenge #MPs #physicalactivity #PublicHealth #technogym #ukactive #Westminster #Workplac
https://sustainhealth.fit/lifestyle/fit-for-office-mps-technogym-ukactive/
Read the UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2025, from our strategic collaborator ukactive with 4GLOBAL, Sport England and analysis by Deloitte
The full report, which includes market performance, investment trends and consumer behaviour is available to read now 👇
www.ukactive.com/wp-content/u...
The full report, which includes market performance, investment trends and consumer behaviour is available to read now 👇
www.ukactive.com/wp-content/u...
April 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Read the UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2025, from our strategic collaborator ukactive with 4GLOBAL, Sport England and analysis by Deloitte
The full report, which includes market performance, investment trends and consumer behaviour is available to read now 👇
www.ukactive.com/wp-content/u...
The full report, which includes market performance, investment trends and consumer behaviour is available to read now 👇
www.ukactive.com/wp-content/u...
Strong message to @andyburnham.bsky.social from @ukactive.bsky.social to establish a long term strategy for the valuable leisure sector. Ageing facilities, especially swimming pools, undermine potential for happy socially connected people, in healthy, wealthy places. ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
ukactive welcomes Andy Burnham as new Prime Minister | ukactive
ukactive has written to Andy Burnham following his appointment as Prime Minister, outlining the opportunity to get the nation moving more.
ukactive.com
July 21, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Strong message to @andyburnham.bsky.social from @ukactive.bsky.social to establish a long term strategy for the valuable leisure sector. Ageing facilities, especially swimming pools, undermine potential for happy socially connected people, in healthy, wealthy places. ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
We're delighted to share that Alliance Leisure has been shortlisted for three of the ukactive Awards 2026! 🎉
#ukactiveAwards #CommunityImpact #WorkplaceCulture
#ukactiveAwards #CommunityImpact #WorkplaceCulture
July 24, 2026 at 7:30 AM
We're delighted to share that Alliance Leisure has been shortlisted for three of the ukactive Awards 2026! 🎉
#ukactiveAwards #CommunityImpact #WorkplaceCulture
#ukactiveAwards #CommunityImpact #WorkplaceCulture
Important statement by UK Active. Since coming to power, there's been a distinct lack of any support or initiatives for leisure services from Labour. Cuts over the last decade in leisure facilities needs to be reversed with planned investment to unlock #SROI. www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
ukactive warns Chancellor of threat to national health as physical activity sector reveals impact of Budget on prices, jobs and growth
ukactive has written to the Chancellor to demonstrate the devastating blow the Autumn Budget will have on the physical activity sector and to urge the Government to offset this with measures to suppor...
www.ukactive.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Important statement by UK Active. Since coming to power, there's been a distinct lack of any support or initiatives for leisure services from Labour. Cuts over the last decade in leisure facilities needs to be reversed with planned investment to unlock #SROI. www.ukactive.com/news/ukactiv...
In this week’s blog I consider the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement in #OlderAge. #Fitness is for all ages. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome
scottishcare.org/to-age-is-to...
scottishcare.org/to-age-is-to...
To age is to move: a reflection for National Fitness Day
Celebrated across the UK on 24 September 2025 National Fitness Day is an annual campaign by ukactive that highlights the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping to raise awareness of its i...
scottishcare.org
September 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
In this week’s blog I consider the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement in #OlderAge. #Fitness is for all ages. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome
scottishcare.org/to-age-is-to...
scottishcare.org/to-age-is-to...
We used to have better swim teaching and facilities in England. In 2010 we had 500 more swimming pools than we did in 2025, and the biggest losses have occurred in areas with high deprivation.
Pace of pool closures increasing warn Swim England and ukactive
New analysis reveals that 76% of the accessible water space lost in the past 15 years has disappeared since 2020, highlighting the crisis facing the sector.
www.swimming.org
August 31, 2026 at 2:11 PM
We used to have better swim teaching and facilities in England. In 2010 we had 500 more swimming pools than we did in 2025, and the biggest losses have occurred in areas with high deprivation.
The UK Active report released this week shows further evidence for consumers leaning into health and wellbeing, with growth in gym memberships and visits.
These data points track through to opportunities and positive impacts on a breadth of socio-economic metrics.
www.ukactive.com/news/uk-heal...
These data points track through to opportunities and positive impacts on a breadth of socio-economic metrics.
www.ukactive.com/news/uk-heal...
UK Health and Fitness Market report reveals exponential growth as penetration rate hits 16.9% and revenue grows 8.8%
New industry report from ukactive, with analysis from Deloitte, shows the investment opportunity across the sector based on most authoritative dataset of UK market.
www.ukactive.com
April 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The UK Active report released this week shows further evidence for consumers leaning into health and wellbeing, with growth in gym memberships and visits.
These data points track through to opportunities and positive impacts on a breadth of socio-economic metrics.
www.ukactive.com/news/uk-heal...
These data points track through to opportunities and positive impacts on a breadth of socio-economic metrics.
www.ukactive.com/news/uk-heal...
🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨
West Lothian Leisure (Xcite), West Lothian’s Community Leisure Trust, has received a double award win at the prestigious ukactive Awards including Regional Public Club/Centre of the Year for Xcite Linlithgow & the Organisational Innovation Award.
Find out more: bit.ly/48Zwtke
West Lothian Leisure (Xcite), West Lothian’s Community Leisure Trust, has received a double award win at the prestigious ukactive Awards including Regional Public Club/Centre of the Year for Xcite Linlithgow & the Organisational Innovation Award.
Find out more: bit.ly/48Zwtke
November 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨
West Lothian Leisure (Xcite), West Lothian’s Community Leisure Trust, has received a double award win at the prestigious ukactive Awards including Regional Public Club/Centre of the Year for Xcite Linlithgow & the Organisational Innovation Award.
Find out more: bit.ly/48Zwtke
West Lothian Leisure (Xcite), West Lothian’s Community Leisure Trust, has received a double award win at the prestigious ukactive Awards including Regional Public Club/Centre of the Year for Xcite Linlithgow & the Organisational Innovation Award.
Find out more: bit.ly/48Zwtke
Participation in gyms and fitness among #ChildrenAndYoungPeople (CYP) has grown by 12% over 6 years, with 1.7m young people now taking part.
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
Mission to get one million more children active sees new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities to meet growing demand
Generation Alpha is driving demand for health and fitness services according to new figures, as ukactive publishes guidance to support facilities engaging children and young people.
ow.ly
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Participation in gyms and fitness among #ChildrenAndYoungPeople (CYP) has grown by 12% over 6 years, with 1.7m young people now taking part.
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
ukactive have released the UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026, which finds that more and more people are now visiting facilities for longevity and their physical health.
Read our response below:
Read our response below:
A record amount of people are using facilities to become physically active - CIMSPA
CIMSPA comment on the latest findings from the UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026.
cimspa.co.uk
April 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
ukactive have released the UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026, which finds that more and more people are now visiting facilities for longevity and their physical health.
Read our response below:
Read our response below:
Votre fait inutile du jour:
Une étude publiée en 2017 par UKActive démontrait que les adultes passent en moyenne le double de temps sur la toilette qu'à faire de l'exercice! En effet un adulte moyen passera 3h09 sur la toilette chaque semaine mais s'entraîne seulement 1h30.
Une étude publiée en 2017 par UKActive démontrait que les adultes passent en moyenne le double de temps sur la toilette qu'à faire de l'exercice! En effet un adulte moyen passera 3h09 sur la toilette chaque semaine mais s'entraîne seulement 1h30.
August 15, 2023 at 11:39 AM
Votre fait inutile du jour:
Une étude publiée en 2017 par UKActive démontrait que les adultes passent en moyenne le double de temps sur la toilette qu'à faire de l'exercice! En effet un adulte moyen passera 3h09 sur la toilette chaque semaine mais s'entraîne seulement 1h30.
Une étude publiée en 2017 par UKActive démontrait que les adultes passent en moyenne le double de temps sur la toilette qu'à faire de l'exercice! En effet un adulte moyen passera 3h09 sur la toilette chaque semaine mais s'entraîne seulement 1h30.
Votre fait inutile du jour:
Une étude publiée en 2017 par UKActive démontrait que les adultes passent en moyenne le double de temps sur la toilette qu'à faire de l'exercice! En effet un adulte moyen passera 3h09 sur la toilette chaque semaine mais s'entraîne seulement 1h30.
Une étude publiée en 2017 par UKActive démontrait que les adultes passent en moyenne le double de temps sur la toilette qu'à faire de l'exercice! En effet un adulte moyen passera 3h09 sur la toilette chaque semaine mais s'entraîne seulement 1h30.
August 15, 2023 at 9:53 AM
Votre fait inutile du jour:
Une étude publiée en 2017 par UKActive démontrait que les adultes passent en moyenne le double de temps sur la toilette qu'à faire de l'exercice! En effet un adulte moyen passera 3h09 sur la toilette chaque semaine mais s'entraîne seulement 1h30.
Une étude publiée en 2017 par UKActive démontrait que les adultes passent en moyenne le double de temps sur la toilette qu'à faire de l'exercice! En effet un adulte moyen passera 3h09 sur la toilette chaque semaine mais s'entraîne seulement 1h30.
The UK Health and Fitness Market report, published today by @ukactive.bsky.social, in collaboration with @sport-england-se.bsky.social, shows that around 11.5 million people over the age of 16 are currently members of a health and fitness club 🏃
Find out more 👇
www.ukactive.com/news/uk-heal...
Find out more 👇
www.ukactive.com/news/uk-heal...
UK Health and Fitness Market report reveals exponential growth as penetration rate hits 16.9% and revenue grows 8.8%
New industry report from ukactive, with analysis from Deloitte, shows the investment opportunity across the sector based on most authoritative dataset of UK market.
www.ukactive.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The UK Health and Fitness Market report, published today by @ukactive.bsky.social, in collaboration with @sport-england-se.bsky.social, shows that around 11.5 million people over the age of 16 are currently members of a health and fitness club 🏃
Find out more 👇
www.ukactive.com/news/uk-heal...
Find out more 👇
www.ukactive.com/news/uk-heal...
Martial Arts Business News: Week of September 21, 2026
The Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023 and the prime rate went to 7%. In the same week, a Harris Poll named cost the number one reason parents consider pulling a child out of sport. Plus Circana, ukactive, Fitness Park,…
The Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023 and the prime rate went to 7%. In the same week, a Harris Poll named cost the number one reason parents consider pulling a child out of sport. Plus Circana, ukactive, Fitness Park,…
Martial Arts Business News: Week of September 21, 2026
The Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023 and the prime rate went to 7%. In the same week, a Harris Poll named cost the number one reason parents consider pulling a child out of sport. Plus Circana, ukactive, Fitness Park, Crunch, TrainMore and BJJLink.
www.martialartsprofessional.com
September 26, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Martial Arts Business News: Week of September 21, 2026
The Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023 and the prime rate went to 7%. In the same week, a Harris Poll named cost the number one reason parents consider pulling a child out of sport. Plus Circana, ukactive, Fitness Park,…
The Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023 and the prime rate went to 7%. In the same week, a Harris Poll named cost the number one reason parents consider pulling a child out of sport. Plus Circana, ukactive, Fitness Park,…
It's National #FitnessDay! 🏃
New research released today from @ukactive.bsky.social shows that all generations are prioritising friendship through fitness, demonstrating the importance of physical activity to community 🤝
Find out more 👇
ukactive.com/news/uk-cele...
New research released today from @ukactive.bsky.social shows that all generations are prioritising friendship through fitness, demonstrating the importance of physical activity to community 🤝
Find out more 👇
ukactive.com/news/uk-cele...
National Fitness Day: All generations turning to fitness for friendship
New research from ukactive to mark National Fitness Day shows all generations turning to fitness for friendship
ukactive.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
It's National #FitnessDay! 🏃
New research released today from @ukactive.bsky.social shows that all generations are prioritising friendship through fitness, demonstrating the importance of physical activity to community 🤝
Find out more 👇
ukactive.com/news/uk-cele...
New research released today from @ukactive.bsky.social shows that all generations are prioritising friendship through fitness, demonstrating the importance of physical activity to community 🤝
Find out more 👇
ukactive.com/news/uk-cele...
FYI: Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Eston Leisure Centre has been shortlisted for the 2026 ukactive Awards, putting it among the leading public leisure centres in the North of England.
www.bntmedia.uk
July 26, 2026 at 7:50 PM
FYI: Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
ICYMI: Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Eston Leisure Centre has been shortlisted for the 2026 ukactive Awards, putting it among the leading public leisure centres in the North of England.
www.bntmedia.uk
July 25, 2026 at 7:49 PM
ICYMI: Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Eston Leisure Centre has been shortlisted for the 2026 ukactive Awards, putting it among the leading public leisure centres in the North of England.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
July 24, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Eston Leisure Centre has been shortlisted for the 2026 ukactive Awards, putting it among the leading public leisure centres in the North of England.
www.bntmedia.uk
July 24, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Teesside leisure centre named one of the best in the North of England
Positive results.
44% reported an improvement in the pain management and for every £1 invested, £5.30 in total social value.
Plus, Theresa (60) is taking less tablets for pain, has restarted darts, and is enjoying better times with her granddaughter.
Report: www.ukactive.com/news/report-...
44% reported an improvement in the pain management and for every £1 invested, £5.30 in total social value.
Plus, Theresa (60) is taking less tablets for pain, has restarted darts, and is enjoying better times with her granddaughter.
Report: www.ukactive.com/news/report-...
Report on trailblazing MSK Hubs pilot offers hope to millions suffering musculoskeletal pain
A pilot to test the potential of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres to support millions of people suffering musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions has proven a success in a report by the ukactive Rese...
www.ukactive.com
September 9, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Positive results.
44% reported an improvement in the pain management and for every £1 invested, £5.30 in total social value.
Plus, Theresa (60) is taking less tablets for pain, has restarted darts, and is enjoying better times with her granddaughter.
Report: www.ukactive.com/news/report-...
44% reported an improvement in the pain management and for every £1 invested, £5.30 in total social value.
Plus, Theresa (60) is taking less tablets for pain, has restarted darts, and is enjoying better times with her granddaughter.
Report: www.ukactive.com/news/report-...
New guidance for fitness and leisure facilities from @ukactive.bsky.social. This forms part of their ‘Next Generation strategy’ for investing in the future of children and young people’s health and happiness by getting a million more active by 2030. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10256-u...
ukactive releases new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities
The guide has been developed for operators when considering children’s and young people’s activities.
www.activityalliance.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New guidance for fitness and leisure facilities from @ukactive.bsky.social. This forms part of their ‘Next Generation strategy’ for investing in the future of children and young people’s health and happiness by getting a million more active by 2030. www.activityalliance.org.uk/news/10256-u...