low-cost operator news
08 Jul 2026
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
07 Jul 2026
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
01 Jul 2026
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
16 Jun 2026
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
08 Jun 2026
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
28 Apr 2026
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
23 Apr 2026
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
23 Apr 2026
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
14 Apr 2026
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
09 Jan 2026
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
02 Dec 2025
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
24 Nov 2025
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial
30 Oct 2025
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
24 Oct 2025
On unveiling strong interim results, Basic-Fit said it will update on franchising plans before the
23 Oct 2025
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
23 Oct 2025
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
06 Oct 2025
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
11 Sep 2025
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
08 Sep 2025
NRG Gyms has announced the acquisition of Pump Gyms, expanding its UK estate from seven
27 Jun 2025
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
10 Feb 2025
Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic
08 Jan 2025
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
13 Dec 2024
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
09 Dec 2024
Eighty nine per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds are doing some form of strength exercise
01 Nov 2024
Basic-Fit CEO, Rene Moos, says 2024 is “going to plan” as the low-cost operator continues
24 Oct 2024
Will Orr, The Gym Group CEO, kicked off his live on-stage interview at the HCM
23 Sep 2024
PureGym is preparing to launch four new group exercise formats – HIIT, weights, mobility and
11 Sep 2024
The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the and the UK-based operator
10 Jul 2024
The Gym Group has built on the positive momentum of 2023, with a strong half-year
30 Apr 2024
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
26 Apr 2024
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
14 Mar 2024
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
11 Mar 2024
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
11 Jan 2024
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
13 Sep 2023
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
09 Aug 2023
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
17 Aug 2022
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a
04 Aug 2022
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
13 May 2020
Budget fitness chain, Xercise4Less, is being sold off by its investors, directors and shareholders, which
07 Nov 2019
Low-cost operator Basic-Fit is set to speed up its expansion plans across the European market.
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded?
How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising
the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity
at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Owner, Stride Fitness“My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been”
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry
about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness
and potential liabilities in the
management of customer data in
health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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