EuropeActive news

Boris Johnson has hinted that social distancing measures might be reduced by 4 July in some areas. Speaking earlier this afternoon during a visit to ... More

EuropeActive has launched an online practical learning programme to guide operators in the re-opening and operation of fitness facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Targeting club ... More

The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free one hour workout at 5.00pm CET/3.00pm GMT. The event has ... More

HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF), will go ahead this year alongside the FIBO trade ... More

BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour, a European-wide initiative set for 30 May. In partnership with ... More

Representative body, EuropeActive, has today (11 May 2020), published new standards for gym operators advising them on operating gyms and health clubs under COVID-19. Called ... More

The European fitness industry is slowly beginning to prepare itself for the journey back to recovery, with most national associations expecting gyms and health clubs ... More

Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment are just some of the issues European fitness operators are ... More

Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers – out today in the new European Health & Fitness ... More

EuropeActive has held its latest International Standards Meeting (ISM) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theme for this year's event was “The need for specialisation and differentiation ... More

Physical activity bodies ukactive and EuropeActive have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the event of the UK leaving the European Union. ukactive CEO Huw ... More

As reported in HCM earlier this month, the European health and fitness market continued to grow strongly in 2018, as the total number of health ... More

The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, published in partnership by ... More

A 4 per cent increase in the number of people having health club memberships helped European fitness club operators record total revenues of €26.6bn (£23.3bn, ... More

Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this year’s European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF). The event, which ... More

Around 35 per cent of European fitness operators believe PTs are not trained with the skills they want, according to findings announced today (23 November). ... More

UK exercise professionals who are members of CIMSPA have more freedom to work across Europe, following a new agreement between the Institute and the European ... More

MyZone has appointed Gemma Bonnett as its global director of marketing – a position newly created as part of the brand’s expansion. Bonnett will be ... More

Fitness trade show FIBO will be launching a two-day business summit on the African continent, as it widens its presence worldwide. The 1st FIBO Fitness ... More

Low-cost fitness operator McFit is primed to grow its brand further in Germany, Europe and into other parts of the world. In an interview in ... More

Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership numbers and revenues increased, EuropeActive research has revealed. Health or ... More

EuropeActive has launched a survey to make sure the correct education and training is being given to fitness professionals. European employers working in the fitness ... More

In order to provide a sustainable service for its customers, the fitness sector needs to ensure all staff and practitioners stay connected to education, training ... More

Hundreds of visitors experienced the latest in gym equipment innovation, industry insight and unforgettable entertainment at the annual Matrix International Show. Offering something completely different, ... More

The prescription of physical activity by medical professionals and increased funding to support the inclusion of refugees are two of several recommendations made in a ... More