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UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026 reveals visits to health and fitness clubs up 10%, and 18% of the population are now members.

UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026 reveals visits to health and fitness clubs up 10%, and 18% of the population are now members.

UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026 reveals visits to health and fitness clubs up 10%, and 18% of the population are now members.

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New data shows parkrun’s savings to NHS England.

New data shows parkrun’s savings to NHS England.

New data shows parkrun’s savings to NHS England.

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Making Girls’ Sport Easier to Find. The Story Behind Girls in Sports.

Making Girls’ Sport Easier to Find. The Story Behind Girls in Sports.

Making Girls’ Sport Easier to Find. The Story Behind Girls in Sports.

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Driving Sustainable Change.

Driving Sustainable Change.

Driving Sustainable Change.

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Why Sports 2026 Conference: Sports, Health and Well-being – A Nation’s Progress.

Why Sports 2026 Conference: Sports, Health and Well-being – A Nation’s Progress.

Why Sports 2026 Conference: Sports, Health and Well-being – A Nation’s Progress.

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Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport Team Up to Strengthen Neuro-Inclusive Practice.

Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport Team Up to Strengthen Neuro-Inclusive Practice.

Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport Team Up to Strengthen Neuro-Inclusive Practice.

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Parkwood Leisure’s Downham Health & Leisure Centre reports record exercise referral attendance with digital platform.

Parkwood Leisure’s Downham Health & Leisure Centre reports record exercise referral attendance with digital platform.

Parkwood Leisure’s Downham Health & Leisure Centre reports record exercise referral attendance with digital platform.

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New Guide to Creating Safer Gym and Leisure Spaces for Women.

New Guide to Creating Safer Gym and Leisure Spaces for Women.

New Guide to Creating Safer Gym and Leisure Spaces for Women.

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Boxing as Prevention: How England Boxing and the Youth Endowment Fund Are Changing Lives Through Community Action.

Boxing as Prevention: How England Boxing and the Youth Endowment Fund Are Changing Lives Through Community Action.

Boxing as Prevention: How England Boxing and the Youth Endowment Fund Are Changing Lives Through Community Action.

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EMD UK x Why Sports 2026: Supporting health, wellbeing and national priorities.

EMD UK x Why Sports 2026: Supporting health, wellbeing and national priorities.

EMD UK x Why Sports 2026: Supporting health, wellbeing and national priorities.

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From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Chris Billam-Smith’s Journey of Movement, Mental Resilience, and Achievement.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Chris Billam-Smith’s Journey of Movement, Mental Resilience, and Achievement.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Chris Billam-Smith’s Journey of Movement, Mental Resilience, and Achievement.

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Designing Joy, Health and Belonging: Why Investment in Children’s Play Spaces Matters More Than Ever.

Designing Joy, Health and Belonging: Why Investment in Children’s Play Spaces Matters More Than Ever.

Designing Joy, Health and Belonging: Why Investment in Children’s Play Spaces Matters More Than Ever.

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StreetGames: Nearly Two Decades of Changing Young People's Lives Through Sport.

StreetGames: Nearly Two Decades of Changing Young People's Lives Through Sport.

StreetGames: Nearly Two Decades of Changing Young People's Lives Through Sport.

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Powering Prevention Through Movement: EMD UK’s Impact on Health, Community and Connection.

Powering Prevention Through Movement: EMD UK’s Impact on Health, Community and Connection.

Powering Prevention Through Movement: EMD UK’s Impact on Health, Community and Connection.

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London Sport And L&Q Unite To Boost Physical Activity In Housing Communities.

London Sport And L&Q Unite To Boost Physical Activity In Housing Communities.

London Sport And L&Q Unite To Boost Physical Activity In Housing Communities.

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From the Consulting Room to the Community: How the RCGP Is Embedding Physical Activity in Primary Care.

From the Consulting Room to the Community: How the RCGP Is Embedding Physical Activity in Primary Care.

From the Consulting Room to the Community: How the RCGP Is Embedding Physical Activity in Primary Care.

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Uniting Communities Through Place: Sport England’s Place Expansion Strategy.

Uniting Communities Through Place: Sport England’s Place Expansion Strategy.

Uniting Communities Through Place: Sport England’s Place Expansion Strategy.

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Moving the World Towards an Active Future: A Global Call to Action Led by WFSGI and Industry Leaders.

Moving the World Towards an Active Future: A Global Call to Action Led by WFSGI and Industry Leaders.

Moving the World Towards an Active Future: A Global Call to Action Led by WFSGI and Industry Leaders.

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parkrun: The Power of Simple, Community-Led Movement.

parkrun: The Power of Simple, Community-Led Movement.

parkrun: The Power of Simple, Community-Led Movement.

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£600k Funding Secured to Extend Ground-Breaking Physical Activity Programme.

£600k Funding Secured to Extend Ground-Breaking Physical Activity Programme.

£600k Funding Secured to Extend Ground-Breaking Physical Activity Programme.

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