‘Major turning point’ as weight loss drugs to be prescribed to more NHS patients Wegovy can now be prescribed for weight loss or to help reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events The Independent UK · Mar 31
Weight-loss jab users urged to strength train or face ageing 10 years Exercises such as weight lifting shown to limit muscle mass loss that comes with significant weight change The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
‘I go there instead of going out’: why a gym is the place to be for UK’s gen Z Membership of British gyms is at an all-time high as many younger people see exercise as integral to their daily routine The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025
OPINION - Why my generation's idea of a perfect date is absolute hell to me “How did your father and I meet? Well, we both went to a dating running club and our hands brushed as we reached for the electrolyte drinks at the end. He then followed me on Strava and we started giving each other kudos on our runs. Then we bumped into… Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2025
‘Generational shift’: UK gyms busier than ever as gen Zers ditch pub for pilates More health-conscious young people take total to 11.5m memberships, report finds, as experts cite social aspect alongside fitness The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025
Three-quarters of gym-goers report boost in mental health, report says Research also finds that more than half of people who join a gym do so to tackle an illness The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024
One in six UK areas have lost swimming pools in last three years An investigation by the BBC has highlighted the scale of closures Wales Online · Aug 11, 2022
Activity levels among disabled people have failed to return to pre-Covid levels Disability and Activity Survey finds 42% have essentially been ‘inactive’ over the past year The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022
Swimming pools in UK will close without energy bailout, ministers told Huge rise in bills will mean colder pools and higher prices, even with government help, say campaigners The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022