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LifeFit Group expands in southern Germany with Fitness Sigmaringen acquisition
POSTED 06 Jul 2026 . BY Kath Hudson
Fitness Sigmaringen has been added to LifeFit Group's portfolio Credit: Fitness Sigmaringen
The LifeFit Group has acquired the Fitness Sigmaringen club in Baden-Württemberg
The site will be rebranded as a Fitness First Red club
Plans include expanding the functional training zones and adding a Booty Zone and members’ lounge
LifeFit Group’s Christophe Collinet says it closes a regional gap

The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness Sigmaringen club in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. 

Since its launch in January 2024, the club has built a strong membership base. Spanning 1,900sq m of training space, it features a modern aesthetic and state-of-the-art equipment that closely aligns with Fitness First standards, providing the ideal conditions for a smooth integration into the network as a Fitness First Red club. 

The existing Hyrox partnership will be maintained, the functional training area will be expanded, and a Booty Zone and members' lounge will be added. 

The LifeFit Group regards the acquisition as a strategically valuable addition to its portfolio. Christophe Collinet, chief commercial officer, said: “We are closing a geographical gap in our network and strengthening our presence in South-Eastern Baden-Württemberg. 

“Michael Maute [one of the former owners] enjoys an excellent reputation within the fitness industry, and we are delighted that he has entrusted us with this project, which is clearly close to his heart. This venue is a valuable addition to our portfolio, not least because of its location and potential.”

The transaction follows LifeFit Group's high-profile acquisition of regional gym chain Just Fit in March, which bolstered its presence across Cologne and the surrounding North Rhine-Westphalia region. The integration of those sites into the Fitness First network is currently underway.

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LifeFit Group expands in southern Germany with Fitness Sigmaringen acquisition
POSTED 06 Jul 2026 . BY Kath Hudson
Fitness Sigmaringen has been added to LifeFit Group's portfolio Credit: Fitness Sigmaringen
The LifeFit Group has acquired the Fitness Sigmaringen club in Baden-Württemberg
The site will be rebranded as a Fitness First Red club
Plans include expanding the functional training zones and adding a Booty Zone and members’ lounge
LifeFit Group’s Christophe Collinet says it closes a regional gap

The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness Sigmaringen club in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. 

Since its launch in January 2024, the club has built a strong membership base. Spanning 1,900sq m of training space, it features a modern aesthetic and state-of-the-art equipment that closely aligns with Fitness First standards, providing the ideal conditions for a smooth integration into the network as a Fitness First Red club. 

The existing Hyrox partnership will be maintained, the functional training area will be expanded, and a Booty Zone and members' lounge will be added. 

The LifeFit Group regards the acquisition as a strategically valuable addition to its portfolio. Christophe Collinet, chief commercial officer, said: “We are closing a geographical gap in our network and strengthening our presence in South-Eastern Baden-Württemberg. 

“Michael Maute [one of the former owners] enjoys an excellent reputation within the fitness industry, and we are delighted that he has entrusted us with this project, which is clearly close to his heart. This venue is a valuable addition to our portfolio, not least because of its location and potential.”

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