News - Physical Activity Facilities

LGA calls for £1bn investment to secure future of public sport and leisure

Sector opens its door to the public for National Fitness Day

Gympass and Strava join forces in global partnership

Investment in public sport and leisure facilities and services is key to levelling up the health of the nation, tackling health inequalities and supporting climate change targets, according to a new report.

Team GB’s gold-winning diver, Matty Lee, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston joined gym goers at the kick-off of National Fitness Day, which saw thousands of free activities taking place across the UK.

Gympass has teamed up with the fitness tracking app Strava to encourage people to stay active.

Almost 2,000 swimming pools could be lost forever by the end of the decade unless the government and local authorities act now to replace or refurbish ageing facilities.

Equity funding for EGYM to advance the sector’s digitisation

Fitness supplier EGYM has received $41m in growth equity from Mayfair Equity Partners to accelerate the digitisation of the fitness and health industry.

New community fund to upgrade sports facilities

Sport Wales has teamed up with Crowdfunder to offer sports clubs in Wales a new way to fund facility improvements.

New talent pathway for skateboarders aiming for next Olympics

Skateboard GB has launched a new initiative to support talented skateboarders aiming to compete for Great Britain in future international competitions.

RNLI teams up with Black Swimming Association to reduce drownings

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and the Black Swimming Association (BSA) have joined forces with the shared aim of reducing drownings.

‘Live revival’ sees fitness fans flock back to facilities

Gyms are making strong recoveries, with classes at 120 per cent of pre-Covid levels in markets where restrictions have lifted, according to the 2021 Les Mills Global Fitness Report.