UK Health and Fitness Market Surges Past £5.7 Billion as Membership Hits 11.5 Million, New Report Reveals
The UK health and fitness market has hit a new high, generating £5.7bn in annual revenue and reaching 11.5 million members across 5,607 clubs. A new industry report from ukactive, with analysis from Deloitte, highlights strong sector growth, rising gym usage, and major investment potential—even amid economic headwinds.
UK’s The Gym Group Generates $2.25 Billion USD in Social Value, Study Finds
New research reveals UK-based fitness chain The Gym Group has generated $2.25 billion USD in social value since 2016—improving health, education outcomes, and reducing crime. It’s the first private operator to measure its impact using Sport England’s Social Value Calculator.
Prescribing Movement: NHS Pushes for Physical Activity in Routine Care
The NHS is urging clinicians to integrate physical activity into routine care, citing its role in preventing and managing chronic conditions—and the billions it could save the healthcare system.
Life Time Expands LTH Supplement Access with New Amazon Launch
Life Time has launched its LTH supplement line on Amazon, making more than 50 research-backed products accessible to a wider audience. The move comes as 71% of U.S. adults report confusion around supplement choices.
Garmin Smartwatches Power Space Health Research on Historic Fram2 Civilian Mission
Garmin’s fēnix smartwatches are supporting spaceflight research on the Fram2 mission, collecting biometric data in orbit. Here’s what it means for the future of wearables in fitness and health monitoring.
Noom Integrates with LillyDirect to Deliver Zepbound® Vials for Weight Management
Noom has partnered with LillyDirect® pharmacy provider Gifthealth to streamline access to Zepbound® vials for weight management, enhancing its GLP-1 Companion program for eligible users.
GymNation Teases In-Gym Hotel — Can You Actually Sleep Next to the Squat Rack?
GymNation is turning heads with its latest concept — an in-gym hotel promising recovery without the commute. Dumbbell-shaped towels, protein-on-demand, and "Gymflix" are just the beginning. Is this the future of fitness, or something a little more tongue-in-cheek?
Copycat Wegovy Products Undermining Sales, Novo Nordisk Warns of Legal Action
Novo Nordisk says unauthorized compounded versions of Wegovy are cutting into U.S. sales and warns it may pursue legal action to protect its intellectual property. The company has also expanded access to its official savings program.
AI-Driven Study Suggests GLP-1 Drugs Could Prevent 34,000 Heart Attacks and Strokes Annually
New AI-powered research suggests that GLP-1 drugs, commonly used for diabetes and obesity, could prevent up to 34,000 heart attacks and strokes annually by offering cardiovascular benefits to millions of Americans.
Canada Gains Access to Wegovy®, a New Treatment Option for Obesity
Discover the latest breakthrough in obesity treatment as Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy® in Canada on May 6, 2024. Learn how this once-weekly injection can transform obesity management and support millions of Canadians. Explore the effectiveness, safety data, and patient eligibility for Wegovy®.