VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is acquiring Synergym International, another Spanish based HVLP gym operator to create a portfolio of more than 450 gyms.

Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council

The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead

Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this spring. Bloxwich launched in February and will be followed by Colchester on 11 March. Hendon and Grangetown; Penzance and St Austell will all launch later this month.  

David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and wellness group, Aspria.

Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an agent on behalf of Bolton Council.

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), which is owned by TDR Capital Titan, has commenced legal action against entrepreneur David Lloyd for trademark infringement and passing off.

David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd’s Sports Gardens.

The former CEO of Planet Fitness talks about his investment in Brazilian fitness franchise, Panobianco Academia

Innovation is sweeping through the swimming sector, improving career prospects and operational efficiency

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this afternoon.

TDR Capital has taken on fresh investment and created a new fund for David Lloyd Leisure in a deal which values the company at around £2 billion.

A study has found indoor cycling improves hip osteoarthritis

Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save the NHS millions, according to the CLEAT study by Bournemouth University.

Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer

Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a takeover of European fitness chain Basic-Fit as the sector continues to consolidate.

US boutique, Solidcore, which offers a strength training workout on a reformer, has partnered with human performance company, Whoop, to enable members to track their workouts.

TDR Capital, the private equity firm that owns David Lloyd, the high-end health club, spa and wellness and sports operator, is considering moving the business within its portfolio by transferring its stake from one of its funds to another while also bringing in new investors.

Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal, with England showing the largest deceleration.

Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic expansion.

The MD of Everlast Gyms learned valuable lessons during his time at TRIB3, the boutique gym franchise he co-founded. He talks to Kath Hudson

The CEO of VivaGym has new backers committed to fast tracking the growth of the business within the Iberian market and further afield. He talks to Kate Cracknell

Puma Growth Partners has announced a £4 million investment into NRG Gyms to upscale its expansion across the UK.

New research explores over a decade of membership sales to uncover insights that can help operators attract and retain more members

The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023 – meaning it has broken records for the third year running – according to brand-new research from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).

Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse Gym.

Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which pioneers scientific advancements in health.

We talk to the former rugby player and World Cup hero about the launch of his new brand One Living, and mission to champion both physical and mental wellbeing

German health and fitness operator, LifeFit Group, has found a new investor – Waterland Private Equity Investments. The deal is expected to complete later this year.

The JD Gyms Group has completed a deal to acquire Simply Gym from Bay Leisure. The deal comprises four gyms: one in Greater London and three in South Wales.