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Join us for an interactive breakout session, In the Business of Health: Powering up partnerships between the physical activity sector and wider business. We will explore how the physical activity sector can collaborate with businesses to support workforce health and drive sector growth. Expect insights into the current workplace health landscape, real-world partnership examples, and key takeaways on what works (and what doesn’t). Let’s unlock the potential of cross-sector collaboration on workplace health and define where our industry can make the biggest impact. 📅 Don’t miss Active Uprising 2025 at the QEII Centre in Westminster on Thursday, 6th March 2025. Early bird tickets are almost gone—save £25 each before it’s too late!   🎟️ Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/egKBj3tF #ActiveUprising

As January comes to a close, it's fantastic to share more stories from our members about people across the UK committing to prioritise their health and fitness this year. In this interview with Sky News’s Darren McCaffrey, Rebecca Passmore from PureGym and Justin Musgrove from Fitness First UK explain how their services have been supporting the nation's health, the growth of the sector, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Watch Business Live from 18'30: https://lnkd.in/ea8B_K8q

Panel Announced for Active Uprising 2025! A generation of anxious young people: Physical activity as a prevention and solution. Join us for a thought-provoking session chaired by Tim Mathias, where we’ll dive into: ✅ The mental health landscape – Understanding the challenges young people face today ✅ The power of movement – How physical activity helps prevent and ease poor mental health ✅ What young people want – Insights into consumer trends and preferences ✅ Unlocking opportunities – Making physical activity fun, social, familiar, accessible, and safe ✅ Actionable solutions – Real-world strategies making a difference now 📅 Don’t miss Active Uprising 2025 at the QEII Centre in Westminster on Thursday, 6th March 2025. Early bird tickets are almost gone—save £25 each before it’s too late! 🎟️ Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/egKBj3tF #ActiveUprising

Hear from Alex Lucas, Research Manager at ukactive, about one of our standout breakout sessions "In the business of health: Powering up partnerships between the physical activity sector and wider business". In this session, we will explore: ✅ How to create impactful partnerships between the physical activity sector and businesses. ✅ The current political landscape of employee health. ✅ Ways to support workforce wellbeing while growing sector services. 📅 When: Thursday, 6th March 2025 📍 Where: QEII Centre, Westminster ⏳ Early bird tickets are selling fast! Save £25 now and secure your spot. 👉 Get your ticket: https://lnkd.in/egKBj3tF #ActiveUprising

We are delighted to welcome InBody as a co-headline sponsor for Active Uprising 2025! InBody is a global leader in body composition technology, dedicated to inspiring healthier living. With core values of education, motivation, application, and innovation, they envision a future where health is measured not just by weight but through accurate insights into body composition. Together, we look forward to welcoming you to the QEII Centre in London on March 6, 2025. Visit InBody's website for more information: https://lnkd.in/eMS54mjv #ActiveUprising

Our latest research with Savanta shows clear and growing demand for gyms and leisure facilities among all age groups, and people with long-term health conditions. ukactive CEO Huw Edwards has called on the Government to recognise the potential of the sector and help these facilities and services to grow and reach more people, for the future of the NHS and the health of the nation's workforce. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/d6JFE7Q5

We are excited to welcome William Roberts, Chief Executive of Royal Society for Public Health, onto the NHS Integration: From Hospital to Community panel at Active Uprising 2025. William will join the rest of the panel to discuss how the NHS & the physical activity sector can work together to shift from treatment to prevention. 📅 Don’t miss Active Uprising 2025 at the QEII Centre in Westminster on Thursday, 6th March 2025. Early bird tickets are selling out—save £25 each before it’s too late! 🎟️ Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/egKBj3tF #ActiveUprising

🎯 Advocating for Physical Activity in Parliament MPs Stuart Andrew, Max Wilkinson, and Josh Babarinde raised important challenges and opportunities for the sector in the Department of Culture Media and Sport’s Oral Questions last Thursday. We’re pleased to have briefed them ahead of the session using ukactive members’ views, including the impact of the rise in National Insurance Contributions on their businesses. 💡 Highlights from the debate: 👉 Stuart Andrew MP (Con, Daventry, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport) raised questions on the National Physical Activity Taskforce, the impact of National Insurance costs on the sector, and how the Government plans to ensure school facilities stay open outside the school day. 👉 Max Wilkinson MP (Lib Dem, Cheltenham, Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport) highlighted the role of physical activity in improving public health, referencing inactivity statistics and asking what steps are being taken across Government to prioritise this agenda. 👉 Josh Babarinde MP (Lib Dem, Eastbourne) asked about the inclusion of swimming pools in the National Youth Strategy and called for a meeting with Ministers to discuss this further. We remain committed to working with policymakers to ensure the sector's voice is heard and to champion policies that promote a healthier, more active nation. #PhysicalActivity #ukactive 

A new study published in the BMJ this week showed that exercising for at least a week before surgery could halve the risk of complications experienced by patients. The research on more than 15,000 people undergoing operations suggests that boosting activity levels and eating healthily in the run-up to surgery could have a powerful effect. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, our CEO, Huw Edwards, said: "Prehabilitation programmes in gyms and leisure centres are helping people across the nation to improve their fitness for treatment and their mental state, which cannot be underestimated. “If the Government invests in growing these programmes, we can reduce NHS waiting lists, free up beds and help people return to healthy, pain-free lives, which would be a win for the economy too.” Read the full story below: https://lnkd.in/dUVHRCbm

Join us at Active Uprising 2025, the flagship event for the physical activity sector! Hear from ukactive CEO Huw Edwards, alongside government, health leaders, and the wider business community, as we discuss how to drive growth, improve health, and shape the future of our sector. 📅 When: Thursday, 6th March 2025 📍 Where: QEII Centre, Westminster 🎟️ Early bird tickets are almost gone—save £25 now! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, debate, and make an impact. 👉 Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/egKBj3tF #ActiveUprising