UK Active

After a record number of entries, star performers from across the UK physical activity sector have been named as finalists of the ukactive Awards 2026. The ukactive Awards, proudly supported by headline sponsor the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), celebrate the people, organisations and initiatives raising standards and driving positive change within the industry.

ukactive has written to Andy Burnham following his appointment as Prime Minister today (20 July). You can read the contents of the letter below. Dear Prime Minister, I am writing as the CEO of ukactive, to congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister and set out how the physical activity sector can work with your Government to drive change.

In this blog from ukactive Strategic Partner BRP Systems, Chief Business Development Officer Anders Gran explains how the health and fitness sector can use software to embed longevity into its operations. Over the past couple of years, it has become clear that fitness operators are not just gyms, but also a critical part of the health ecosystem. That statement sounds bold, but the data backs it up and the conversation is accelerating fast.

Jo Platt, MP for Leigh and Atherton, shares her experience of taking part in ukactive and Technogym’s Fit for Office challenge, which saw a record number of Parliamentarians compete to be the most active. “Physical activity has always been an important part of maintaining both my physical and mental wellbeing. “Like many people, I sometimes find it difficult to fit exercise into a busy schedule, but even a short walk, a cycle ride, or time spent outdoors can make a real difference to how I feel.

ukactive has issued the following statement in response to the UK Chief Medical Officers’ (CMO’s) refreshed Physical Activity Guidelines, which reflects the latest scientific evidence on physical activity. Cameron Saunders, CEO of ukactive, said: “Physical activity is the foundation of preventing ill health and improving our nation’s wellbeing.

ukactive has announced the winners of this year’s Fit for Office challenge, which saw a record 268 MPs, Peers and Parliamentary staff compete to be the most physically active in Westminster. Now in its fourth year, the month-long competition ran throughout June and encouraged Parliamentarians to move more in recognition of the role played by physical activity in supporting the nation’s health, wellbeing, and growth.

In this blog, Becky Cox, Business Engagement Director at ukactive Strategic Partner, Swim England, discusses the role of aquatic activity in supporting people taking weight-loss medication to be physically active. As someone who has spent my career championing the benefits of water for health and wellbeing, I want to start by saying this: if you’re currently taking the first step on a weight-management journey, you deserve enormous credit.

ukactive has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Now in its 15th year, National Fitness Day will see fitness, leisure and sport facilities across the UK offer free activities to inspire millions of people to be more active.

Adam Thompson, MP for Erewash, shares his experience of taking part in ukactive and Technogym’s Fit for Office challenge, which has seen a record number of Parliamentarians compete to be the most active. Fit for Office has been great for my team! We’re all very competitive so it’s been a great motivator getting people more active. My team and I have been motivated to put in a few extra sessions at the gym to keep high up on the leader board.

Carolyn Harris, MP for Neath and Swansea East, shares her experience of taking part in ukactive and Technogym’s Fit for Office challenge, which has seen a record number of Parliamentarians compete to be the most active. Over the last eighteen months, I have halved my body weight and in doing so have found my ability and my desire to become physically fitter has increased dramatically. Alongside gym workouts and classes, I have also tried hard to change my regular routines to support this.