By Kath Hudson 31 Jul 2026 Peakspan aspires to maintain peak performance while ageing / Shutterstock–AlessandroBiascioli Peakspan is an emerging longevity trend, which is taking over from healthspan. Avoiding serious illness is now considered too low a benchmark for health optimisers – peakspan seeks to maintain peak physical and cognitive fitness while ageing. The…
Midtown Athletic Club has launched a new community tennis initiative honouring the legacy of its late founder, Alan Schwartz, committing to help expand access to the sport in underserved communities across Chicago. Developed in partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), USTA Midwest and the Chicago Park District, the Alan G Schwartz Community Tennis…
By Liz Terry 23 Jul 2026 The World Firefighters Games will involve competitors from 70 countries / World Firefighters Games Italian Exhibition Group the organiser behind Dubai Active and Dubai Muscle Show will organise the Health and Wellness Expo and Fire and Safety Expo alongside the 2026 World Firefighters Games in Saudi Arabia The…
By Kath Hudson 22 Jun 2026 With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a possible successor, the fitness, health and wellness sector is evaluating its position. Burnham understands the importance of physical activity and has been a strong advocate, so is this what the sector is waiting…
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world’s leading fitness brands, has passed away peacefully at the age of 91. A Kiwi icon, Mills created a fitness dynasty alongside his wife, Colleen. First through the Les Mills New Zealand chain of gyms and then through Les Mills International, the group training powerhouse…
