Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new backer – has announced new strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group, a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing franchisor and multi-location companies.

Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem Brands – has appointed Lauren Cody as brand president Orangetheory Fitness.

The Gym Group has announced positive trading momentum has continued through the second half of 2024, with members, revenue and the number of clubs rising.

Vagaro, global spa, salon and fitness software provider, has announced its strategic acquisition of Schedulicity, a scheduling and business management software for wellness businesses.

Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with an advertising campaign focused on the joy of working out and hitting goals.

Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than eating out and drinking socially according to a new survey from UK Active.

Everybody Health & Leisure has unveiled a stunning transformation of its Macclesfield leisure centre, created in partnership with Layrd Design, a leading commercial interior design studio.

North Ayrshire charitable trust, KA Leisure, has launched a new programme to offer preventative healthcare to its community at an affordable price.

On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has unveiled a new gym design, Crunch 3.0.

Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and explores the critical barriers preventing many from meeting physical activity guidelines.

Fitness First Black – LifeFit Group’s premium chain – has added another club to its collection with the acquisition of SportsUp in the metropolitan area, Wiesbaden.

Fittech company bsport is set to revolutionize the wellness industry following the announcement of its recent Series B funding round, securing €30 million.

Snap Fitness is kicking off 2025 with the launch of four signature group exercise classes, which have been designed to stimulate all the senses and give a full body workout.

Everlast Gyms has confirmed the acquisition of four sites from Roko Health Clubs, in Chiswick, Gillingham, Nottingham and York.

Everyone Active, has collaborated with wellbeing consultant, Oliver Patrick, to launch a new membership category, You+.

As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what else might break through this year.

One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing a master franchise agreement for its low cost Plus Fitness brand.

PerformX Live, the UK's leading business conference and exhibition for the fitness and wellbeing industry, is set to unveil a series of groundbreaking changes for its 2025 event, including a move to NEC Birmingham.

The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks set to reshape London’s wellness scene in early 2025. ARC, an all-new urban wellness brand, is due to launch in January, bringing a fresh concept that blends connection, community and evidence- based wellness practices to the UK.

Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass to the future of fitness, packed with curated content, inspiring speakers, and plenty of opportunities to get you ahead of the game.

Global corporate wellness platform, Wellhub, has acquired Fitprime, a key player in the Italian corporate wellness market.

CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an exclusive perks and discounts package for fitness professionals.

President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s leading franchisors of health and fitness brands – her last day was Friday, 13 December.

The fitness and wellness industry just got a boost: Paris and Barcelona-based fitness tech software company bsport has raised €30 million after its series B fundraising round, with the support of Base10 Partners (US), Octopus Ventures (UK), Stanford University and existing partners (Seventure Partners, Seed4Soft, business angels).

It has been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today (13 December) the low-cost operator celebrated the launch of four gyms across the UK.

David Lloyd Clubs launched its latest site at Bury St Edmunds, UK, yesterday (3 December,) which has been under construction since last year.

The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility which has been optimally designed to allow athletes to train for the fitness races.

The UK’s largest healthcare charity and a leading research university have teamed up to create a scalable intervention to use physical activity to treat chronic health conditions.

South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of equipment supplier Outdoor Fitness Concepts.

Speedflex continues its successful growth, delivering a new Connected Fitness Zone for Everyone Active