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14 Aug 2026FitnessGenes

FitnessGenes launches partnership with Better to bring personalised longevity insights to GLL members

FitnessGenes has partnered with Better, the consumer brand of GLL, giving over 750,000 members access to an at-home saliva DNA test and a personalised longevity plan.

13 Aug 2026YMCA Awards

YMCA Awards' new Technical Specialist qualifications are now available

Two funded Level 3 Technical Specialist qualifications — Long-Term Health Conditions and Performance Massage — have officially launched for centres and learners.

13 Aug 2026STA

New report calls for action to improve inclusive swimming opportunities for children and young people with SEND

SEN UK Swimming, supported by STA, publishes Swimming Without Barriers — believed to be the first UK report exploring the experiences of both SEND families and swimming teachers.

12 Aug 2026Leisure Energy

K2 Crawley solar carport cuts carbon and costs in first year

1,002 solar panels, 421,151 kWh generated, 72 tonnes of CO2 avoided and an estimated £82,717 saved in year one at one of the UK's largest solar-powered leisure installations.

11 Aug 2026Layrd Design

Rethinking square footage: the optimal balance of training, recovery and social space

Layrd on why the traditional 70-80% gym floor model no longer works, and how leading operators are moving towards a 50% training, 25% recovery, 25% social split.

6 Aug 2026Layrd Design

Case study: Fit Frame Physio & Gym — bringing physio and fitness together

Layrd redesigned a 180 sqm listed-building facility to combine physiotherapy, recovery and strength training, driving membership uptake and a stronger brand experience.

24 Jul 2026EGYM

Beyond the mirror: why healthspan is the new membership goal

EGYM argues the industry's goal has shifted from appearance to healthspan, and sets out how its AI-powered Longevity programme structures cardio, strength and flexibility training.

22 Jul 2026Pulse Fitness

Pulse Fitness' TRAKK ecosystem drives community engagement and ROI at Walsall Leisure

TRAKK and Tanita body composition testing helped Walsall Council engage 1,600+ non-members, convert 256 into paying members and deliver measurable health improvements.

20 Jul 2026PSLT

PSLT strengthens SMARTfit UK expertise following specialist training in the USA

PSLT's Head of Healthcare Solutions, Tony Barry, has completed a four-day specialist programme at SMARTfit's US headquarters, deepening UK support for cognitive-motor training.

17 Jul 2026RLSS UK

RLSS UK and partners update non-lifeguarded pool safety guidance

RLSS UK, with CIMSPA, Swim England and ukactive, has refreshed its guidance for managing safety in the UK's 1,200+ non-lifeguarded swimming pools.

16 Jul 2026Les Mills

Beats up, barriers down: LES MILLS REFORMER launched to democratize Pilates

Les Mills has unveiled LES MILLS REFORMER, a music-driven, pre-choreographed Reformer Pilates programme designed to help clubs take the category mainstream.

15 Jul 2026paf (Physical Activity Facilities Forum)

paf announces strategic partnership with EVOLVE ahead of paf Ireland launch

The Physical Activity Facilities Forum has partnered with EVOLVE as it launches paf Ireland in Dublin on 15–16 September 2026.

14 Jul 2026Leisure Energy

Cotgrave Leisure Centre marks a year of decarbonisation with major carbon savings

One year on from a £4.5m decarbonisation and refurbishment project, Cotgrave Leisure Centre has cut gas use by 100% and annual carbon emissions by 81.8%.

10 Jul 2026Ashbourne Membership Management

Built on the gym floor: why Ashbourne runs its own club

Ashbourne owns and operates The Fit Club Redditch, giving its teams a live gym environment to test systems, train staff and stay close to the realities its partner clubs face.

8 Jul 2026Alliance Leisure

Community-funded refurbishment secures future of SpArC swimming pool

Alliance Leisure has delivered a £1.15m refurbishment of the pool and pool hall at Bishop's Castle Leisure and Arts Centre in Shropshire, cutting running costs and improving accessibility.

2 Jul 2026PSLT

New report reveals the hidden financial impact of poor equipment servicing

PSLT Fitness Solutions, in partnership with EVOLVE, has published a report showing reactive maintenance can add up to 30% to servicing costs and drive avoidable member churn.

25 Jun 2026CoverMe

CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution

CoverMe has partnered with executive search firm Jobs In. Fitness to give operators a single route to talent at every level — from frontline staffing to C-suite.

16 Jun 2026CoverMe

CoverMe extends matching engine into personal training

CoverMe launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right PT to the right client in under 10 seconds — powered by an AI matching engine refined across millions of instructor-to-club matches.

16 Jun 2026SPATEX

SPATEX 2027: Immerse yourself in the future of water leisure

SPATEX 2027 returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena on 2–4 February — three days of pools, spas, saunas, hot tubs and the industry's biggest free seminar programme.

16 Jun 2026RLSS UK

RLSS UK calls on leisure sector to back Drowning Prevention Week 2026

Following a tragic half-term heatwave in which 17 people drowned in a single week, RLSS UK urges leisure operators to help deliver its flagship national water safety campaign from 13–20 June 2026.

16 Jun 2026Alliance Leisure

Alliance Leisure Completes £15m Transformation at Doncaster Dome

Alliance Leisure has completed the redevelopment of the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome — a technically complex, 18-month project delivered in a live operational environment for Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust.

13 May 2026YMCA AWARDS

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.

13 May 2026PSLT

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.

8 May 2026PURE ENERGY MUSIC

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.

7 May 2026Physical Activity Form

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.

1 May 2026POWER PLATE

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?

27 Apr 2026ATHLETICUM

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.

23 Apr 2026PSLT

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**.

23 Apr 2026CeraThrive

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.

21 Apr 2026STA

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._**

20 Apr 2026P81

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.

20 Apr 2026RLSS UK

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.

17 Apr 2026CLUBRIGHT

From Compliance to Confidence: Building Member Journeys That Actually Work

Think about the last time a member cancelled.

17 Apr 2026MACTUFFX FITNESS RACING

The UK’s Largest Fitness Race Series Launches This May 2026

[**MacTuffX Fitness Racing**](https://www.mactuffx.com/) 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.

15 Apr 2026LYNXIGHT

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.

14 Apr 2026LOVIBOND

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.

13 Apr 2026ECHELON

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.

13 Apr 2026COVERME FITNESS

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.

10 Apr 2026PULSE FITNESS

Pulse Fitness partners with Balance Health Nottingham to deliver a connected health and fitness experience

[**Pulse Fitness**](https://pulsefitness.com/) partnered with Balance Health Nottingham, one of the UK’s first facilities to combine fitness, diagnostics and private healthcare under one roof…

9 Apr 2026PSLT

PSLT Appoints Tony Barry as Head of Health Care Solutions to Drive Expansion into Active Ageing Market

[**PSLT**,](https://pslt.co.uk/) 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…

7 Apr 2026STA

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL TO TRANSITION TO STA’S NEW GRADED LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMME

**Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7 graded Learn to Swim Programme (LSP), with implementation scheduled for May 2026.**

7 Apr 2026SPATEX

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.

7 Apr 2026XN LEISURE

Marc Jones appointed Managing Director of Xn Leisure

Marc Jones has been appointed Managing Director of [**Xn Leisure**](https://xnleisure.com/), bringing with him a strong track record of commercial leadership within the leisure and technology sector.

7 Apr 2026POWER PLATE

Supporting NHS staff wellbeing with Power Plate®️

**How Aaron Tyler is helping frontline healthcare workers reset, recover and recharge**

7 Apr 2026PERFORM X LIVE

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.

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