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1Rebel has announced it will be opening a flagship site in Chelsea this summer, along with four
more studios over the course of the next year.
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01 May 2025
Boutique London studio, 1Rebel, is moving into the recovery space with the launch of a contrast
therapy concept called Reset.
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18 Oct 2024
In this month’s HCM, 1Rebel co-founder, James Balfour, talks about how the boutique operator
is
having its best year ever.
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31 Jul 2024
The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment
HCM issue 6 2024
Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched in-app gamification to help
studios motivate more members to reach their fitness goals.
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09 Jul 2024
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique
gym brand, 1Rebel's holding company, One Rebel Ltd, after closing a £90 million fund.
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20 May 2024
The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card
HCM issue 8 2023
Luxury fitness club Optimo has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A new concept, combining
high-end hotel design with upscale fitness facilities, the brand will open two further sites in the
next three to six months.
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16 Nov 2022
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June 2022).
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26 Jun 2022
1Rebel snaps up Core Collective in pre-pack administration deal – reveals international growth plans
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal,
along
with London studio Sweat It which it bought from liquidators in February.
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04 May 2022
Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 10 2021
Boutique operator 1Rebel has launched its first 1Rebel Labs Studio at its club in
Holborn.
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26 Oct 2021
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London
locations, has pivoted to launch its first local studio in Hammersmith, west London.
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19 Aug 2021
HIIT brand 1Rebel has entered the Middle Eastern market for the first time, with the launch of two
clubs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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06 Jan 2021
The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon
HCM issue 10 2020
1Rebel, the London-based boutique studio operator, has announced a new initiative to help
support its freelance instructors through the current period of COVID-19 uncertainty.
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06 Apr 2020
1Rebel co-founder, James Balfour, has today made an open offer to the NHS, saying he is
ready to hand over the keys to all 1Rebel's London clubs for use by the NHS as the
coronavirus spreads across the capital.
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20 Mar 2020
Fitness and physical activity operators in the UK have begun closing facilities and cancelling events,
ahead of the predicted peak in the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.
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19 Mar 2020
1Rebel has signed a deal to enter the Middle Eastern fitness market, expanding the brand's plans to
grow its footprint globally.
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24 Dec 2019
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has partnered with Technogym to develop an at-home indoor
cycling platform to rival the likes of Peloton.
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12 Nov 2019
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has secured a 9,000sq ft site at The Post Building – the
major mixed-use development which will transform the iconic former Royal Mail Sorting Office
in the West End of London.
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03 May 2019
Editor Helen Patenall rounds up the latest visionary
developments in health and fitness, ranging from new
start-ups to innovative flooring and clever use of colour
HCM Handbook 2019
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel is looking to expand its London portfolio – as well as enter the
Australian wellness market.
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27 Dec 2018
Boutique operator 1Rebel is
planning an expansion into the
Australian market. Co-founder
James Balfour tells us all about it
HCM issue 11 2018
Alternative fitness operator 1Rebel has opened the world’s first spin studio amphitheatre
in Victoria, London.
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13 Jul 2018
SKILLRUN - delivering an amazing running experience to members
HCM issue 4 2018
Boutique fitness brand 1Rebel will accelerate its London expansion plans after raising
£6.6m in funding from private equity firm Codex Capital.
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08 Nov 2017
Health and fitness operators could be missing out on additional revenue from their
members by not taking advantage of secondary spend channels.
news •
01 Dec 2016
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