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09 Jul 2026
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
08 Jul 2026
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
03 Jul 2026
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
24 Jun 2026
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
08 Jun 2026
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
03 Jun 2026
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
01 Jun 2026
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
12 May 2026
The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues
12 May 2026
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
07 May 2026
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
01 May 2026
Your Personal Training (YPT) has announced a new partnership with Anytime Fitness. Under the partnership,
23 Apr 2026
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
13 Apr 2026
Elemis has extended its range of Pro-Collagen products from facial formulations to those for the
10 Apr 2026
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
07 Apr 2026
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
07 Apr 2026
Therme Manchester has signed up to the Circularity in Practice pledge, which is a UK-wide
16 Mar 2026
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
05 Mar 2026
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
02 Mar 2026
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
26 Feb 2026
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
29 Jan 2026
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
26 Jan 2026
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
19 Jan 2026
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
12 Jan 2026
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
07 Jan 2026
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
22 Dec 2025
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
14 Dec 2025
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with
12 Dec 2025
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
14 Nov 2025
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
14 Nov 2025
FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its
06 Nov 2025
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
05 Nov 2025
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
30 Oct 2025
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
28 Oct 2025
Purpose Brands is launching its first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai on 1 November, through
27 Oct 2025
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
24 Oct 2025
On unveiling strong interim results, Basic-Fit said it will update on franchising plans before the
23 Oct 2025
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
22 Oct 2025
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
02 Oct 2025
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
30 Sep 2025
Feature film animation studio Mack Animation has released an animated film featuring German theme park
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square,
London and revealed a range of new launches
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released,
LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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MD, Brio“We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent”
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New legislation is exposing weakness
and potential liabilities in the
management of customer data in
health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal
Chamber to see whether
layering 10 modalities into one
experience really delivers more
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills,
a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and
why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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