Oct 6, 2022 - Belgium
Due to a judgment of the European Court of Justice, fitness centers can now apply the reduced VAT rate to guidance, lessons and personal coaching
Sep 29, 2022 - United Kingdom
ukactive has written to the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, today (6 September) warning of the threat to the health and wellbeing of millions of people if there is no support for fitness and leisure facilities, amid rising energy costs.
Sep 29, 2022 - United Kingdom
Unlocking the potential: How sport, recreation and physical activity can improve the health and wellbeing of the nation...
Sep 29, 2022 - United Kingdom
It is well documented that the UK is becoming a progressively older nation in both absolute and relative numbers, and this has profound implications for a number of key institutions that support our daily lives. Longer life expectancy is not by itself a problem. ..
Sep 29, 2022 - United Kingdom
Over the coming years, as the United Kingdom (UK) working population continues to age and grow, more people will find themselves working for longer. Improving wellbeing and healthy life expectancy of the UK population, improving productivity and reducing health inequalities by 2030 are key objectives laid out in the government’s Levelling Up agenda...
Sep 29, 2022 - United Kingdom
In August 2021 ukactive launched Digital Futures, a new programme in partnership with Sport England. Based on collaboration with the leisure sector, the programme aims to improve the application of digital within leisure to enhance consumer experiences and value to operators...
Sep 29, 2022 - United Kingdom
In 2021 ukactive alongside Sport England partnered to create Digital Futures to improve the application of digital within the leisure and fitness sector to enhance consumer experiences and value to operators...
Sep 16, 2022 - Switzerland
The first comprehensive study on the key data of the Swiss fitness industry was published.
Sep 16, 2022 - Denmark
DFHO's proposal for a tax deduction for exercise in the country's good sports communities was rejected, but the government’s draft budget includes "Prevention for citizens with chronic diseases" and "Center for healthy life and well-being with a focus on children
Sep 16, 2022 - Austria
For the first time, gyms will be participating in the European Week of Sport in Austria.
Aug 25, 2022 - Ukraine
UkraineActive launched a new initiative to support fitness trainers currently displaced or trying to restart activities in war-torn cities.
Aug 25, 2022 - Netherlands
NL Actief and ReumaNederland are expanding their network for people with rheumatic diseases. More than a hundred prevention centers have been trained by this initiative to become movement experts in rheumatism. In these centers, sports and exercise can form a structural part of the treatment.
Aug 25, 2022 - Netherlands
The results of a global customer survey shows how fitness entrepreneurs are using technology in their fitness business to offer services and stay in touch with their customers.
Aug 25, 2022 - Italy
ANIF calls for a sport reform.
Aug 25, 2022 - Germany
Based on the new Corona rules, there will be no further restrictions nor closures in Germany.