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Report warns of weight-loss jabs’ impact on muscle mass as authors call for strength training support for all users

Global academic review from Les Mills and ukactive highlights crucial role of strength training and exercise for people on weight loss drugs to maintain muscle mass. Evidence shows 20 to 50 per cent of weight lost is lean body mass – posing significant health risks. Nearly 2.5 million people reported to be using weight loss drugs in the…

ukactive07/12/2025

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Gym and fitness activities continue to drive children’s activity levels but more needs to be done

ukactive has issued the following statement in response to Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey 2024–2025 Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, said: “Today’s Sport England Active Lives Children and Young People…

ukactive04/12/2025

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ukactive responds to Autumn Budget 2025

ukactive has issued the following statement in response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget today (Wednesday 26 November) Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, said: “Today the Chancellor repeated the Government’s ambitions to take pressure off…

ukactive26/11/2025

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Protect gyms, pools and leisure centres in Budget or risk worsening national health, urges ukactive

ukactive has written to the Chancellor and party leaders to warn of the danger to national health and the economy if any business tax rises…

ukactive19/11/2025

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Moving Communities report shows case for greater Government support ahead of Autumn Budget

Following the publication of the annual Moving Communities report from Sport England and 4Global, ukactive has issued the following statement Today’s Moving Communities report from…

ukactive13/11/2025

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Mission to get one million more children active sees new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities to meet growing demand

Generation Alpha is driving demand for fitness and health services according to figures released by ukactive today (12 November), as it publishes new guidance to…

ukactive12/11/2025

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ukactive and members support launch of Keep Britain Working Review

ukactive has declared its support for the Keep Britain Working Review following close collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions, which published its findings…

ukactive05/11/2025

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Winners crowned at ukactive Awards 2025 as sector gathers to celebrate national achievements

The winners of the ukactive Awards 2025 have been announced at the ICC in Birmingham following a night celebrating the incredible achievements and vital role…

ukactive30/10/2025

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CEO Huw Edwards to step down after six years leading ukactive

Huw Edwards has announced he is stepping down as CEO of ukactive after six years in the role. Huw has decided the time is right…

ukactive22/10/2025

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David Stalker named Chair of ukactive and Melinda Nicci joins Board

David Stalker has been announced as the new Chair of ukactive today (6 October) and Melinda Nicci has joined the Board of Directors as its…

ukactive06/10/2025

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Report warns of weight-loss jabs’ impact on muscle mass as authors call for strength training support for all users

Gym and fitness activities continue to drive children’s activity levels but more needs to be done

ukactive responds to Autumn Budget 2025

Protect gyms, pools and leisure centres in Budget or risk worsening national health, urges ukactive

Moving Communities report shows case for greater Government support ahead of Autumn Budget

Mission to get one million more children active sees new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities to meet growing demand

ukactive and members support launch of Keep Britain Working Review

Winners crowned at ukactive Awards 2025 as sector gathers to celebrate national achievements

CEO Huw Edwards to step down after six years leading ukactive

David Stalker named Chair of ukactive and Melinda Nicci joins Board

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