For National Fitness Day 2026, ukactive is celebrating the theme ‘Powered by You’, recognising the people who inspire, support and encourage others to be active.
For Active IQ, those people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, thousands of qualified fitness professionals help others build confidence, develop healthy habits and experience the benefits of movement.
From gym instructors and personal trainers, to tutors and teachers delivering qualifications, these are the people helping to create a healthier, more active future.
A sector powered by people
The physical activity sector operates in many forms across communities, including gyms, leisure centres, schools, and studios, but its impact is powered by people.
It's powered by the instructor welcoming a nervous newcomer into their first class, the personal trainer helping a client achieve something they once thought impossible, or the gym team member creating an environment where people feel supported and motivated.
It's also powered by the tutors, teachers and assessors who equip the next generation of professionals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.
Behind every fitness class, training session and qualification is a dedicated team of individuals using their passion for physical activity to make a positive difference in another person's life.
Creating a lasting impact
The wider impact of the sport, active leisure and wellbeing sector extends far beyond completing a workout or a qualification.
Every interaction has the potential to build someone’s confidence, improve their wellbeing and inspire lasting behaviour change. Whether it’s helping someone take their first steps on a fitness journey, or developing future professionals entering the sector, these moments create a ripple effect that reaches communities across the country.
This is why developing and supporting the workforce is so important. At Active IQ, we're proud to support the people who make this positive, lasting impact, through qualifications and learning that help professionals build their knowledge, develop their skills and progress throughout their careers.
But the true value of that learning is seen in what happens next: with confident, qualified professionals supporting more people to lead healthier, more active lives.
Powered by you
National Fitness Day is an opportunity to recognise everyone who helps people become and stay active.
Whether you're teaching a qualification as an education provider or leading a fitness class as a qualified professional, your contribution to this sector makes a real impact, because a healthier future is powered by you.