From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far

Foundry has added two new clubs to its portfolio with the acquisition of Instate, an independent operator.

Foundry – which offers a no mirrors, no mobiles, small group training concept, has opened its seventh site in London.

The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following a record number of entries from across the UK’s physical activity sector.

US country club operator, Life Time, has launched its own AI coach. Available through its app, L•AI•C delivers science-backed guidance for fitness and health, from approved sources.

Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends

Market research outfit, Leisure DB, is launching a monthly ‘market tracker’ for the UK’s health and fitness industry

Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package

London-based operator, Foundry, has completed its third round of investment as it prepares for expansion, with plans to grow its estate through both acquisitions and new site developments.

UK Active has unveiled the finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024. Winners from across the 14 categories will be announced at a ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on 3 October.

More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to party leaders to commit to making the nation the most active in Europe after next month’s General Election.

The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13 September – is shaping up to be the must-attend fitness event of the season.

Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged to launch small-group personal training club Foundry. The Foundry was originally founded by ex professional rugby player Ben Gotting and W10 was the brainchild of personal trainer Jean-Claude Vacassin, who is also chairman of the Independent Operators Council at UK Active

David Minton and his team at The Leisure Database Company take a tour of the capital’s diverse and boutique sector to share their cream of the crop

Boutique fitness operator The Foundry, which offers free and subsidised classes for those on state benefits, is preparing to expand its presence beyond its current base in London.

ClassPass has launched an out-of-home (OOH) and digital campaign celebrating the stories of its instructors and studios.

The creators of The Foundry offer free memberships to people on benefits. Find out how their philosophy drives them

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