Action Group becomes Employee Ownership Trust
ACTION Communications Group has become an Employee Ownership Trust. Employee Ownership Trusts are set up for the benefit of the employees to ensure they have a significant and meaningful interest in the future success of the company. The employees have a say in how the company is run and a share of the rewards. Action […]
Vaughan joins as franchise sales manager
VAUGHAN Maiden, who brings a breadth of experience in both the fitness and franchising industries, has joined Lift Brands as franchise sales manager. His background of driving growth and market expansion in the fitness franchise sector aligns seamlessly with the mission at Snap Fitness. “The innovative approach of Lift Brands, coupled with the dynamic and […]
Freedom Leisure to manage Malvern Vale and Upton Hill community centres
FREEDOM Leisure will soon be taking over the management of Malvern Vale and Upton Hill community centres following approval from Malvern Hills District Council. The centres, which are currently managed by YMCA Worcestershire, will be handed over on February 1. The charity has made the decision following an internal review to refocus on developing its […]
Body Fit Training raises the fitness bar in 2023
BODY Fit Training, Australia’s fastest-growing fitness franchise, has much to celebrate in 2023 as it sees another year of global growth with more than 62,000 members and more than 270 studios open. With 550+ franchisees across Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and the UK, the franchise has increased its revenue by six per cent since 2022 […]
React Fitness introduces Booty Builder Zone to the UK market
REACT Fitness, a distributor of the world’s leading fitness brands, has announced the launch of the Booty Builder Zone in the UK. Set to revolutionise lower body training, the innovative fitness solution provides gym operators and their members with an innovative and efficient way to achieve the sculpted,strong and toned glutes, hamstrings, quads and lower […]
Former Australian cricketer targets 11 new UK fitness studios by March
STRONG Pilates – the innovative Pilates-inspired, cardio-infused fitness franchise born out of Australia – has announced network sales of £10.8million as London-based UK managing director and former Australian cricketer John Hastings, 37, targets 11 new UK fitness studios by March. The long-term ambition is to bring over 100 studios to the UK. The news comes as […]
Gladstone appoints Endurance Zone to revolutionise member engagement
GLADSTONE Ltd, a leading leisure management solution provider for gyms, universities, and health clubs, has announced a strategic partnership with Endurance Zone, a global provider of reward and engagement solutions built for the sports, fitness, and health sector. This innovative collaboration aims to enhance member engagement and loyalty by introducing an exciting new rewards feature within […]
Body Fit Training launches new global community-focused fitness programme
BODY Fit Training, Australia’s fastest-growing fitness brand, is launching a new community focused fitness programme, CrewFit, across its 260+ global studios. The new programme aims to encourage BFT’s 60,000+ members to further build and strengthen the community and work together as a team to achieve a goal. A high-energy and dynamic fitness programme, CrewFit has […]
ukactive Awards winners revealed as sector unites in Leeds for a night of celebration
THE top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector have been celebrated, as the winners of the prestigious ukactive Awards 2023 were announced at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The Awards, sponsored by STA, saw Professor Greg Whyte OBE and award-winning fitness author and PT Laura Hoggins host the evening and announce […]
“Light weight”, but with a deep message for future generations – Ronnie’s word
Ronnie Coleman, an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion and one of the most successful professional bodybuilders in history, visited the Panatta headquarters to choose his new equipment. Ronnie is opening two new gyms and Panatta is the name for state-of-the-art – and even futuristic – equipment. The first is a corporate gym at the Coleman Signature […]