Nuffield news

Approaching half of the UK population (40 per cent) are exercising less during the current lockdown than during the first in early 2020, while one ... More

Nuffield Health has launched a series of free, online classes focused on emotional wellbeing. The classes have been made available on the healthcare charity's digital ... More

Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash to buffer it from the impact of the pandemic. The ... More

Nuffield Health is launching a specialist, 12-week rehabilitation programme in Manchester to support Covid-19 patients in their recovery. The programme blends together physical therapy – ... More

Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards a hybrid model. Designed to future-proof studios and clubs, the ... More

The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19, according to a thought leadership analysis in the latest issue ... More

Paul McPartlan has moved from Nuffield Health to take up the role of CEO of Places for People Leisure. McPartlan will take up the reins ... More

PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid to increase visibility and engage with non-members during the COVID-19 ... More

Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers pivoting to digital with the launch of its own online ... More

On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, giving Hussle users access to its catalogue of workouts. Fiit offers on-demand classes across three ... More

Latest figures from Swim England show that 14.2 million adults – 31 per cent of those aged 16 or older – cannot swim one length ... More

Eleiko, a Swedish weightlifting equipment specialist, is reinforcing its position in the strength and fitness market with the launch of the Öppen Deadlift Bar, a ... More

Healthcare charity Nuffield Health has partnered with equipment giant Technogym to launch a dedicated fitness app. The My Wellbeing App has been designed to provide ... More

Online fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a deal to begin offering Premier Inn customers access to its network of gyms. Hussle's deal with the budget ... More

Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its studio at Canary Wharf in London. In an emailed letter, ... More

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is investing £2.5m in a study to find out whether long-term exercise can help tackle the side effects ... More

Creating a role for a 'head of wellness' at schools would get students and staff more physically active – and make a positive difference to ... More

The Made for Life Foundation has unveiled details of its conference programming for SpaFest – a two-day event focusing on people, planet and health. The ... More

YMCA Awards has become the UK’s first awarding organisation to achieve accreditation from the Chartered Institute of the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) ... More

German boutique fitness company Five Concept debuted its brand new range of Mobility equipment at this year's FIBO. An extension of the brand's Basic line, ... More

Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a leisure industry veteran, joined Serco last year as the regional ... More

Nuffield Health has announced a new partnership with leading fitness equipment supplier Technogym, that will see the company become the key equipment provider for Nuffield ... More

Fitness franchise YourZone45 is planning to open eight studios this year, starting with a flagship gym in Greenwich, London, in March. Launched in 2004, YourZone45 ... More

Fish could be the secret ingredient for a better yoga, pilates or body balance class – if a new programme from Nuffield Health and the ... More

Virgin Active has begun the next stage of its 360-degree wellness concept by focusing on nutrition and the mental wellbeing of its members. The first ... More