News - Physical Activity Facilities

JD Gyms to open new site in Droylsden

Virgin Active relaunches London’s first social wellness club

JD Gyms launches PT Academy

JD Gyms has opened a new gym in Droylsden, East Manchester.

Virgin Active is relaunching its Mayfair site as a new social wellness club, bringing together fitness, recovery, spa, nutrition, co-working and community under one roof.

JD Gyms has launched a new personal training qualification designed to provide aspiring trainers with a direct pathway into the fitness industry.

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK and Nuffield Health have launched a new digital platform aimed at helping people with long-term conditions become more physically active.

Aston University partners with The Padel Loft

Aston University has announced a partnership with The Padel Loft to open a new padel facility at its city centre campus.

Leisure operator Fusion enters administration after financial struggles

Fusion Lifestyle, the major UK leisure charity operating more than 100 gyms, swimming pools and sports centres, has entered administration following a prolonged period of financial difficulty.

UK fitness sector hits record 12.2 million members

The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 reveals that penetration has reached an impressive 18% of the over-16 population, with a record 12.2 million members.

Jenny Patrickson to step down from Active IQ

The managing director of awarding body Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is to step down to focus on consultancy, advisory and non-executive director roles.

Cameron Saunders appointed new CEO of ukactive

ukactive, the UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, has appointed Cameron Saunders as its new chief executive. He will join the organisation in April, succeeding Huw Edwards, who stepped down after six years in the role.