According to the results of the 2023 Industry Report survey, fitness programs, were the third most commonly offered program at facilities of all kinds. More than half (55.3%) of all respondents said they currently provide fitness programs. 

Around 80% of U.S. adults and teens are not sufficiently active, according to a recent study published in JAMA. And physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for mortality, as reported by the World Health Organization. In response, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has added a new course, Mindful Movement: Coaching Clients to Become More Active, which aims to empower health coaches to combat physical activity and inspire their clients to lead healthier, more active lives. 

The Florida Swims Foundation and Step Into Swim have joined forces to provide life-saving swim lessons to children throughout Florida.

On Monday, April 15, at Sandstone Ridge Park in North Las Vegas, the U.S. Soccer Foundation opened its 700th mini-pitch—a significant milestone in the organization's goal of creating 1,000 new mini-pitches on the road to the FIFA World Cup 26. The mini-pitch was opened in partnership with soccer legend, NBC sports analyst, and former USMNT Goalkeeper Tim Howard and the City of North Las Vegas.

Bradley Company, the leading source for high-quality locker room equipment, introduces a new collection of Phenolic Lockers designed to enhance style, maintenance and storage customization options.

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announced it will be the exclusive motorized recreation sponsor of the Recreation exhibit at the National Conservation Legacy Center of the National Museum of Forest Service History through a grant from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative.

The first-ever attractions industry economic analysis for the Middle East region including several African countries is now unveiled. This comprehensive study sheds light on the transformative role of attractions in shaping the economic landscape. 

When your high school is on the edge of the largest mountain range in North America, you tend to think big, and that’s exactly what Fountain-Fort Carson High School did with their new Trojan Arena. 

The most common type of sports-related amenity currently included in the facilities of respondents to the Industry Report survey is outdoor sports courts, such as basketball, tennis and the ever-more-popular pickleball courts. More than half (55.7%) of respondents said they currently have outdoor sports courts at their facilities.

On Saturday, April 20, YMCA locations across the country are taking part in the Y’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s nationwide initiative to help build strong, healthy communities.