low-cost operator news
28 Apr 2026
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
24 Nov 2025
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
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.
03 Apr 2019
The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest
08 Feb 2019
US operator Fitness Connection, which has 41 health clubs across three states, has been acquired
30 Jan 2019
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
18 Jul 2018
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
12 Jul 2018
Polish low-cost operator CityFit is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new sites
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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If the health service is to
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that it is a disease service
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us, says the activity advocate
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He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Stephen Price
Founder, SP&Co Group“Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again”
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Strength training is evolving,
driven by changing consumer
preferences. Julie Cramer talks
to innovators about how their
products are meeting this demand
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Raphael Cuomo explores the
powerful link between addiction,
health and behaviour change
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Jamie Clements
The Breath Coach“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
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Julie Cramer highlights
recent health club flooring
upgrades, as top suppliers
give their advice
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Phillip Mills
CEO, Les Mills“The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about”
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Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers
confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more
than 10% ahead of last year.
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