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Independent Gyms teams up with Xplor Technologies – Xplor Gym becomes strategic technology partner to Independent Gyms UK and Ireland

28 Feb 2023
Robert Handy, Founder of Independent Gyms / Xplor Gym
LONDON, UK, February 28, 2023 – Xplor Gym, a leading gym management software solution for the fitness industry under Xplor Technologies, announced today its official partnership with Independent Gyms, the national membership platform for independent fitness facilities in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland.

As its official strategic technology partner, Xplor Gym will play an active role in supporting the success of independent operators with valuable education and events.

Xplor Gym provides intuitive, flexible, all-in-one management software to gyms, studios, and fitness facilities, and is on a mission to raise the bar for gym management software in the UK.

Robert Handy, Founder of Independent Gyms said, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Xplor Gym to offer our members access to valuable education and support, as well as member only rates on the software. The Xplor Gym team has a wealth of industry knowledge and experience and really understands the challenges independent operators face. I’m excited to see the value they’ll bring to the sector with this collaboration.”

Xplor Gym has been purposefully engineered to disrupt the status quo, delivering new levels of speed, responsiveness, and simplicity to its customers. Built with best-in-class, smart performance technology, Xplor Gym has been designed to give fitness club operators exactly what they need to improve operational efficiencies, supercharge member engagement, and grow their business.

Nathan Best, General Manager, UK and Europe, at Xplor Technologies commented, “Running an independent gym has been challenging these past few years, because owners are being asked to do more with less. We are committed to supporting this sector and helping independent operators succeed. Through this new partnership, we are well placed to bring that mission to life and make a tangible impact with our best-in-class technology, and through the delivery of free education, insights and events.”

For more information visit Xplor Gym.

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Address: 1st Floor Central Square South, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3AZ, United Kingdom
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press release: Xplor Fitness & Leisure

Gold company profile | Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PRESS RELEASE

Independent Gyms teams up with Xplor Technologies – Xplor Gym becomes strategic technology partner to Independent Gyms UK and Ireland

28 Feb 2023
Robert Handy, Founder of Independent Gyms / Xplor Gym
LONDON, UK, February 28, 2023 – Xplor Gym, a leading gym management software solution for the fitness industry under Xplor Technologies, announced today its official partnership with Independent Gyms, the national membership platform for independent fitness facilities in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland.

As its official strategic technology partner, Xplor Gym will play an active role in supporting the success of independent operators with valuable education and events.

Xplor Gym provides intuitive, flexible, all-in-one management software to gyms, studios, and fitness facilities, and is on a mission to raise the bar for gym management software in the UK.

Robert Handy, Founder of Independent Gyms said, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Xplor Gym to offer our members access to valuable education and support, as well as member only rates on the software. The Xplor Gym team has a wealth of industry knowledge and experience and really understands the challenges independent operators face. I’m excited to see the value they’ll bring to the sector with this collaboration.”

Xplor Gym has been purposefully engineered to disrupt the status quo, delivering new levels of speed, responsiveness, and simplicity to its customers. Built with best-in-class, smart performance technology, Xplor Gym has been designed to give fitness club operators exactly what they need to improve operational efficiencies, supercharge member engagement, and grow their business.

Nathan Best, General Manager, UK and Europe, at Xplor Technologies commented, “Running an independent gym has been challenging these past few years, because owners are being asked to do more with less. We are committed to supporting this sector and helping independent operators succeed. Through this new partnership, we are well placed to bring that mission to life and make a tangible impact with our best-in-class technology, and through the delivery of free education, insights and events.”

For more information visit Xplor Gym.

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Xplor Technologies, a leading global platform combining SaaS solutions, embedded payments and Commerce Accelerating Technologies for “everyday life” businesses has announced its acquisition of Membr, a leading fitness-focused management software platform trusted by over 2,000 gyms worldwide.
We are witnessing an unprecedented evolution of the fitness market and of consumer needs in fitness, sport and health. On one hand, the awareness on the importance of regular physical exercise has increased and, on the other hand, consumer needs have evolved. Today’s consumers expect to live personalised training experiences anytime and anywhere: at the gym, at home, at the doctors, when travelling, and outdoors.
Achieving success takes tenacity. The right partners and processes are vital. What do successful gyms and fitness clubs have in common? Let’s take a look.
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Xplor Technologies has merged with Clubessential Holdings to create a global business with a new brand and visual identity, but still known as Xplor Technologies.
Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite of franchise management software tools for corporate and multi-site fitness studios.
Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched a suite of franchise management software tools, built in collaboration with its franchise partners.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Address: 1st Floor Central Square South, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Randy Eckels, chief executive officer
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Randy Eckels, chief executive officer
Mehdi Benjelloun, president, enterprise fitness
Darol Lain, president, SMB & boutique fitness
Amy Huff, chief marketing officer
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Get a trusted partner with Xplor Fitness & Leisure. Our solutions are for people, by people.

Key customers include:

• Life Time, GoodLife Fitness,
• PureGym, Virgin Active,
• Viva Gym, Holmes Place,
• Fitness Park, GymCo,
• The QHotels Collection,
• Valor Hospitality, Angusalive,
• Loughborough Uni,
• University of Bristol,
• SLL & InspireAll, Physique 57,
• StretchMed.
Plans for the next 12 months
Xplor Technologies recently merged with Clubessential Holdings. With the close of the transaction, Xplor serves more than 130,000 businesses in 72 countries.

As part of this next chapter, Xplor is making a material investment to expand native AI capabilities across its platforms, accelerating the development of practical capabilities designed to help businesses automate routine work, respond faster, and unlock smarter decision-making across their business. One early example is an AI agent for Momence users, designed to help fitness operators reduce administrative burden, improve responsiveness across the member journey, and support more efficient growth.
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