Olympic weightlifter Emily Campbell joins National Fitness Day campaign
TEAM GB weightlifting champion Emily Campbell has urged communities across the UK to get active for improved health, as she is officially announced as an ambassador for tomorrow’s National Fitness Day. Fresh from her appearance at Paris 2024, Emily will join ParalympicGB swimmer Maisie Summers-Newton to kickstart the day’s celebrations with lucky visitors at the […]
Marketing agency founder acquires share in client’s fitness brand
NOTTINGHAM based marketing agency collective The Boda Group has completed a deal to acquire a significant share of fitness equipment brand, Stourbridge based Versaclimber UK. The Boda Group, which comprises digital marketing and PR agency Tank and brand communications agency Warbox, has initially acquired 24 per cent of the fitness business, and plans to double […]
Provider appoints chief commercial officer to drive UK and international expansion
THE Fitness Group has appointed Gavin Baxter as chief commercial officer. Gavin joins after five years at Active IQ. He has more than 15 years’ experience in the health and fitness sector working as a sports coach, outdoor activity instructor, group training instructor, personal trainer, consultant, manager and senior manager. In his new role at […]
Provider gives spring board to young people with apprenticeship scheme
A NORTHAMPTON gym, fitness and wellbeing provider is showcasing opportunities for young people to get a head start in the sports and fitness industry Trilogy Active operates Cripps Recreation Centre, Danes Camp, Duston Sports Centre, Lings Forum, The Mounts Baths and the Forum Cinema as well as Berzerk Active Play Centre in Northampton as well […]
Leisure company chosen to run Sheffield facilities
EVERYONE Active has been announced as the new operator of Sheffield’s sport and leisure venues, as of January 2025. Last year, Sheffield City Council revealed that the city’s leisure and entertainment venues were set to receive £117million of investment including rebuilds of some of the city’s most popular leisure centres and improvements to the Utilita […]
Operator is first to offer members full range of HealthHero’s whole health services
FITNESS First is asserting its position within the holistic wellness space, becoming the first UK gym chain to launch four of HealthHero’s services as part of its premium membership. The partnership will see Fitness First premium members gain access to HealthHero’s GPs, physios, dietitians and mental health counsellors, streamlining the process of getting medical and […]
New luxury pilates class Reformcore launches in Battersea
REFORMCORE, London’s luxury Pilates workout class, has arrived at Battersea Power Station. The expansion marks the fifth opening for the brand, bringing the high-energy reformer concept to SW11. With current sites in Mayfair, Islington, St Mary Axe and a flagship studio in Chelsea, the new location offers space for nine reformer beds where guests will […]
The Fitness Group enters the Middle East market as part of international expansion drive
THE Fitness Group is expanding to the Middle East, identifying Dubai as a key growth market as the business continues to grow internationally. The fitness education training provider will kick off its strategic expansion plans with a presence at Dubai Active, which takes place from October 25 to 27, where they will introduce their globally recognised […]
Report shows a lack of opportunity for career progression in fitness industry
A NEW report identifying skills gaps in the physical activity sector has shown that close to half of fitness professionals see limited opportunities to develop their careers. The Skills Gap Report, developed by Active IQ, also identified that only 20 per cent of fitness professionals believe there are ‘plenty’ of opportunities to develop, despite 42 […]
London Aquatics Centre to host National Fitness Day kick-off
THE London Aquatics Centre will kick-off National Fitness Day 2024, with the summer of sport set to reach its climax during celebrations in communities across the nation. National Fitness Day is the UK’s most active day of the year and ukactive has partnered with operator Everyone Active to host the kick-off at the famous Olympic […]