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UFC Gym enters UK and Irish fitness markets with plan for 100 clubs
BY Tom Walker | 15 Mar 2018
UFC Gym has revealed plans to enter the European fitness market by opening 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland.
Profits up for Basic-fit following rapid expansion in 2017
BY Tom Walker | 14 Mar 2018
Health club operator Basic-fit has seen revenue and profits increase by more than a quarter, following a rapid expansion of its fitness estate.
Study: exercise in old age prevents immune system from declining
BY Tom Walker | 13 Mar 2018
Regular exercise in older age can prevent the human immune system from declining and protect people against illness, according to a study by King’s College London and the University of Birmingham.
Club W launches in Sydney to help older women “live longer, well”
BY Tom Walker | 12 Mar 2018
Fitness industry veteran Tony de Leede has opened the inaugural Club W in Sydney, Australia.
GOCO Hospitality invests in fitness brand Space Cycle for international expansion
BY Jane Kitchen | 08 Mar 2018
International wellness consultancy, development and management GOCO Hospitality has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with fitness company Space Cycle. Joining other investors, including Alibaba, GOCO will help bring Space Cycle to a wider international market.
Details confirmed for first ever FIBO USA event
BY Tom Walker | 07 Mar 2018
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed the dates and venue for the first ever FIBO USA fitness trade show later this year.
Former travel warehouse transformed into functional fitness club
BY Tom Walker | 07 Mar 2018
A quartet of fitness entrepreneurs have converted an industrial warehouse into a 13,000sq ft (1,200sq m) functional fitness-led health club with four exercise studios.
New Customer Engagement Academy aims to improve fitness sector’s interactions with customers
BY Tom Walker | 07 Mar 2018
A new research and educational initiative aims to help fitness operators improve the customer experience they offer, by providing insight into the interactions they have with members.
Free gym entry could 'increase physical activity across all social groups'
BY Tom Walker | 06 Mar 2018
Offering free access to gyms and leisure centres – and promoting them heavily – could have dramatic results on the health of communities.
New training levy under fire as number of new apprenticeships plunges by 35 per cent
BY Tom Walker | 06 Mar 2018
The number of people starting new apprenticeships has fallen by a third, igniting worries that the government’s new apprenticeship levy is having an adverse effect on companies taking on apprentices.
Matt Roberts reveals details of spa and fitness partnership at The Langley
BY Jane Kitchen | 01 Mar 2018
London-based fitness entrepreneur, author and personal trainer Matt Roberts has called for a greater integration of spa and fitness in today’s holistic wellness space.
Blink Fitness signs franchise deal with NBA star Draymond Green
BY Tom Walker | 27 Feb 2018
National Basketball Association (NBA) star Draymond Green has revealed plans to become a fitness entrepreneur, after signing a franchise deal with New York, US-based chain Blink Fitness.
Programme of speakers revealed for boutique fitness event Sweat
BY Tom Walker | 26 Feb 2018
Daniel Macaulay, CEO of sports marketing group Brandwave, has been revealed as the keynote speaker at this year’s Sweat event, taking place on 8 March.
Physical activity sector helps shape new guidance on swimming pool safety
BY Tom Walker | 22 Feb 2018
A new guide document on swimming pool safety – which all UK pool operators will have to adhere to – has been unveiled during the CIMSPA Conference in Kenilworth, Warwickshire this week.
‘Hollywood workout’ operator Lagree opens studio at Nobu Hotel
BY Tom Walker | 21 Feb 2018
Boutique club operator Studio Lagree has opened its third London studio, at Nobu Hotel Shoreditch.
Private Surrey health club launches Hot Yoga Club
BY Tom Walker | 16 Feb 2018
The Thames Club in Staines, Surrey, has added a dedicated hot yoga studio to its offering as part of plans to establish the independently-owned club as a yoga and pilates destination.
Dr James Steele to lead ukactive Research Institute
BY Tom Walker | 15 Feb 2018
ukactive has named Dr James Steele as its new principal investigator – a role which will see him lead the ukactive Research Institute.
ukactive to replace Flame with new Active Uprising industry event
BY Tom Walker | 13 Feb 2018
A new four-day “celebration of physical activity” – combining a conference, awards night and a two-day programme of events, designed to get communities active – is to replace the Flame Conference and Awards this year.
Orangetheory steps up UK expansion – announces 40 new sites
BY Tom Walker | 12 Feb 2018
US-based health club operator Orangetheory Fitness is looking to strengthen its foothold in the UK market after signing a deal which will see 40 new studios open by 2028.
Snap Fitness UK begins 40-club expansion with six new sites
BY Rob Gibson | 09 Feb 2018
Twenty-four-hour gym franchise Snap Fitness UK has announced plans for 34 more clubs in 2018, after opening six new sites in the first week of the year.
     
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2665 to 2684 of 4774 news stories
UFC Gym enters UK and Irish fitness markets with plan for 100 clubs
BY Tom Walker | 15 Mar 2018
UFC Gym has revealed plans to enter the European fitness market by opening 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland.
Profits up for Basic-fit following rapid expansion in 2017
BY Tom Walker | 14 Mar 2018
Health club operator Basic-fit has seen revenue and profits increase by more than a quarter, following a rapid expansion of its fitness estate.
Study: exercise in old age prevents immune system from declining
BY Tom Walker | 13 Mar 2018
Regular exercise in older age can prevent the human immune system from declining and protect people against illness, according to a study by King’s College London and the University of Birmingham.
Club W launches in Sydney to help older women “live longer, well”
BY Tom Walker | 12 Mar 2018
Fitness industry veteran Tony de Leede has opened the inaugural Club W in Sydney, Australia.
GOCO Hospitality invests in fitness brand Space Cycle for international expansion
BY Jane Kitchen | 08 Mar 2018
International wellness consultancy, development and management GOCO Hospitality has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with fitness company Space Cycle. Joining other investors, including Alibaba, GOCO will help bring Space Cycle to a wider international market.
Details confirmed for first ever FIBO USA event
BY Tom Walker | 07 Mar 2018
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed the dates and venue for the first ever FIBO USA fitness trade show later this year.
Former travel warehouse transformed into functional fitness club
BY Tom Walker | 07 Mar 2018
A quartet of fitness entrepreneurs have converted an industrial warehouse into a 13,000sq ft (1,200sq m) functional fitness-led health club with four exercise studios.
New Customer Engagement Academy aims to improve fitness sector’s interactions with customers
BY Tom Walker | 07 Mar 2018
A new research and educational initiative aims to help fitness operators improve the customer experience they offer, by providing insight into the interactions they have with members.
Free gym entry could 'increase physical activity across all social groups'
BY Tom Walker | 06 Mar 2018
Offering free access to gyms and leisure centres – and promoting them heavily – could have dramatic results on the health of communities.
New training levy under fire as number of new apprenticeships plunges by 35 per cent
BY Tom Walker | 06 Mar 2018
The number of people starting new apprenticeships has fallen by a third, igniting worries that the government’s new apprenticeship levy is having an adverse effect on companies taking on apprentices.
Matt Roberts reveals details of spa and fitness partnership at The Langley
BY Jane Kitchen | 01 Mar 2018
London-based fitness entrepreneur, author and personal trainer Matt Roberts has called for a greater integration of spa and fitness in today’s holistic wellness space.
Blink Fitness signs franchise deal with NBA star Draymond Green
BY Tom Walker | 27 Feb 2018
National Basketball Association (NBA) star Draymond Green has revealed plans to become a fitness entrepreneur, after signing a franchise deal with New York, US-based chain Blink Fitness.
Programme of speakers revealed for boutique fitness event Sweat
BY Tom Walker | 26 Feb 2018
Daniel Macaulay, CEO of sports marketing group Brandwave, has been revealed as the keynote speaker at this year’s Sweat event, taking place on 8 March.
Physical activity sector helps shape new guidance on swimming pool safety
BY Tom Walker | 22 Feb 2018
A new guide document on swimming pool safety – which all UK pool operators will have to adhere to – has been unveiled during the CIMSPA Conference in Kenilworth, Warwickshire this week.
‘Hollywood workout’ operator Lagree opens studio at Nobu Hotel
BY Tom Walker | 21 Feb 2018
Boutique club operator Studio Lagree has opened its third London studio, at Nobu Hotel Shoreditch.
Private Surrey health club launches Hot Yoga Club
BY Tom Walker | 16 Feb 2018
The Thames Club in Staines, Surrey, has added a dedicated hot yoga studio to its offering as part of plans to establish the independently-owned club as a yoga and pilates destination.
Dr James Steele to lead ukactive Research Institute
BY Tom Walker | 15 Feb 2018
ukactive has named Dr James Steele as its new principal investigator – a role which will see him lead the ukactive Research Institute.
ukactive to replace Flame with new Active Uprising industry event
BY Tom Walker | 13 Feb 2018
A new four-day “celebration of physical activity” – combining a conference, awards night and a two-day programme of events, designed to get communities active – is to replace the Flame Conference and Awards this year.
Orangetheory steps up UK expansion – announces 40 new sites
BY Tom Walker | 12 Feb 2018
US-based health club operator Orangetheory Fitness is looking to strengthen its foothold in the UK market after signing a deal which will see 40 new studios open by 2028.
Snap Fitness UK begins 40-club expansion with six new sites
BY Rob Gibson | 09 Feb 2018
Twenty-four-hour gym franchise Snap Fitness UK has announced plans for 34 more clubs in 2018, after opening six new sites in the first week of the year.
     
 


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