Snap Fitness set to open eight more UK and Ireland gyms in 2024
SNAP Fitness, the UK’s fastest growing fitness franchise, is poised for an exciting finish to 2024, with as many as eight new 24/7 gyms due to open before the end of the year. This flurry of openings will see Snap Fitness soar past the 100-gym landmark across the UK and Republic of Ireland, further growing […]
China Fleet Country Club unveils £300,000 gym refurbishment
CHINA Fleet Country Club has announced the completion of a £300,000 refurbishment of its state-of-the-art gym, marking a significant investment in the future of health and fitness in Cornwall. The upgrade reflects the Club’s ongoing commitment to providing top-tier facilities that support the wellbeing of its members and guests. The gym, a central highlight of […]
YMCA Fylde Coast unveils state-of-the-art Active Wellness Suite at YMCA Thornton
YMCA Thornton has officially opened its new Active Wellness Suite, a cutting-edge facility designed to help individuals of all abilities ease back into fitness and improve overall health and wellbeing. The suite, which is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, was launched by the Deputy Mayor of Wyre, Councillor Steve Nichols, who plans to […]
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 […]