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Google plans to disrupt the fitness sector with new fitness coach, PureGym reveals diversification plans, lack of qualified swimming teachers creating widespread problems and Tim Hollingsworth named CEO of Sport England.

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Merlin opens first ever Bear Grylls Adventure attraction, celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony launches the first of his new FirstLight Cycle studios, Everton stadium moves toward the planning phase and St Michaels Hotel re-invents itself as a spa resort.
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Germany-based fitness startup eGym has secured US$20m (€18m, £15m) worth of financing led by NGP Capital.
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Latest Leisure Opportunities news round-up is now live!
POSTED 31 Aug 2018 . BY Tom Walker
Google plans to disrupt the fitness sector with new fitness coach, PureGym reveals diversification plans, lack of qualified swimming teachers creating widespread problems and Tim Hollingsworth named CEO of Sport England.

To watch the video, click here

To find out more about these stories, check out the links below.
RELATED STORIES
Latest Leisure Opportunities news round-up is now live!


Gym Group reports increase in revenues following easyGym deal, Tom Marien plans expansion of One Element brand, European Championships model a 'disruptor' for the major sports events market and shift in parental attitudes sees more girls take up football.
Latest Leisure Opportunities news round-up is now live!


Merlin opens first ever Bear Grylls Adventure attraction, celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony launches the first of his new FirstLight Cycle studios, Everton stadium moves toward the planning phase and St Michaels Hotel re-invents itself as a spa resort.
eGym raises US$20m to grow fitness platform in the US


Germany-based fitness startup eGym has secured US$20m (€18m, £15m) worth of financing led by NGP Capital.
Latest Leisure Opportunities news round-up is now live!


Boutique operator The Third Space reveals its new kids gym concept, fitness franchise F45 opens European headquarters, English Premier League clubs would make profits playing at empty stadiums and a record numbers of tourists came to the UK in 2017.
MORE NEWS
Gymnation launches branded athleisure collection for men with muscle thobe and ghutra
In response to customer demand, Gymnation has unveiled a muscle thobe and ghutra range for Saudi men that celebrates Saudi culture as well as the region’s growing interest in fitness.
World Firefighters Games creates new opportunities for collaboration with the fitness sector
Italian Exhibition Group – the organiser behind industry events Dubai Active and Dubai Muscle Show – has been appointed to deliver the Health and Wellness Expo and Fire and Safety Expo at the 16th World Firefighters Games.
Planet Fitness deal hints at blueprint for global expansion
Private investment company, Franchise Equity Partners, has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness franchisee in Australia, from existing shareholders.
Fitness First UK unveils makeover of Highbury club with new recovery and Pilates offerings
Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as it continues to premiumise its estate.
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