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The European College of Sports Science (ECSS) welcomes 3,000 academics to the University of the West of Scotland in Glasgow from today (2 July) to ... 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

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of mental wellness in supporting overall mental health. Authored by GWI ... 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

A new study by the University of Sydney is one of the first to objectively measure whether daily steps can offset the health risks of ... 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

According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose weight is effective and could be a low-cost solution to ... More

A new retreat focused on helping people lead longer, happier lives is launching on the Japanese island of Okinawa. As one of the world's five ... 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

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report which provides eye-opening findings and a starting point for change. ... 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

Following the success of its first site in Whitefield, Total Fitness is launching a purpose-built Women’s Gym in Wilmslow. The concept has been trialled using ... More

The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers, market value and penetration reaching all-time highs. These are the ... More

European health spa operator Ensana has announced the strategic appointment of Dr László Puczkó as senior health spa advisor. Established in 2019, Ensana manages 28 ... 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

The US health and fitness industry is worth US$22.4 billion to the nation’s economy, according to research commissioned by the Health and Fitness Association (formerly ... 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

Women’s health specialist, The Well HQ, has secured 'sweat equity' backing from Priya Oberoi, founder of venture capitalists, Goddess Gaia Ventures, who will take on ... More

Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan has repayment terms which are 600 basis points over the ... More

Modern US wellness brand The Well has promoted Zeev Sharon, formerly VP of real estate, to chief development officer. Sharon will oversee its global expansion ... 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

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate market at its third-annual Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium ... More

Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There, which is aimed at getting more women active outdoors. While ... More

Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining a health club, while cost, time and motivation are the ... More