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A large new mineral springs destination has launched in Texas, inspired by some of the world’s most famous hot springs – such as Jordan’s Dead ... More

Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content offering, giving access to hundreds of new workouts. The partnership ... More

After introducing Xponential’s reformer Pilates concept, Club Pilates, to Germany last year, Matin Seibold's LifeFit Group reports that it's accelerating the rollout of the brand, ... More

According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason for cancelling gym memberships, followed by a change of circumstances ... More

PureGym has partnered with the British Heart Foundation to upload all of its defibrillators to The Circuit, which allows the ambulance service to access them ... More

Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022, according ... More

Gymshark has launched a new global brand platform, We Do Gym, to make it clear the made-by-lifters-for-lifters apparel is aimed directly at the gym market. ... More

Results are in for the latest Good Spa Guide (GSG) consumer survey, with this year's findings categorised into five life stages to better understand different ... More

The 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to make a splash in Scotland from 4-7 November, with the theme “A Watershed Moment for Wellness”. ... More

With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the sector in the UK to stop asking for money and ... More

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 ... More

According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating depression, anxiety, dementia, addiction and some eating disorders. There is ... More

More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to party leaders to commit to making the nation the most ... More

Hotels incorporating wellness amenities experienced a significant boost in Total Revenue per Available Room (TRevPAR) in 2023, according to the latest Wellness Real Estate Report ... More

Co-founders of specialist gym and fitness wear company, WIT Fitness, have returned to the brand to lead the business in partnership with Frasers Group. Retail ... More

According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement in sport and physical activity is narrowing, with Gen Z ... More

North Wales’ four-star The Quay Hotel & Spa in the Deganwy Marina in Conwy has invested £1 million (€1.2 million, US$1.3 million) refreshing its 580sq ... More

In the latest edition of HCM magazine, Mark Tweedie talks about his hopes for the health and fitness and physical activity sector, which he believes ... More

New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more vigorously and eat more fruit and vegetables, but their mental ... More

A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically increase the aesthetic appeal and user engagement of virtual reality ... More

Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company – owner of Snap Fitness and Fitness On Demand – is up ... More

Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in a bid to align with the expectations of private equity ... More

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are ... More

Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness chains, has acquired fellow Norwegian operator, Aktiv Trening. The purchase ... More

Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers and seen share values slide, in the wake of a ... More