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Lululemon dumps Mirror and signs up with Peloton for digital content – shares jump on the news
BY Tom Walker | 28 Sep 2023
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for athletic apparel giant, Lululemon.
PureGym £805m refinancing ‘one of the largest deals of its kind in the sector’s history’
BY Liz Terry | 28 Sep 2023
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday this week, with the rapid take-up of the offering indicating a strong appetite for the deal.
Disruptions between memory and appetite linked to obesity
BY Tom Walker | 26 Sep 2023
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some disorders associated with obesity.
Mental health now the 'main motivation for exercise'
BY Tom Walker | 21 Sep 2023
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in shape.
World Health Organization reports on 'devastating impact' of high blood pressure – calls for physical activity to be used as prevention
BY Tom Walker | 20 Sep 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact" of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against the condition.
RSG Group opens new flagship John Reed club in the heart of Berlin
BY Tom Walker | 18 Sep 2023
RSG Group has opened a new, flagship John Reed health club in the German capital Berlin.
Planet Fitness board ousts CEO Chris Rondeau
BY Liz Terry | 16 Sep 2023
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective immediately, replacing him with Craig Benson, a member of the board and business heavyweight.
Specific types of physical activity, diet and lifestyle promote powerful reasoning skills in young children
BY Tom Walker | 14 Sep 2023
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school years, while also having better diets and spending more time reading have more powerful reasoning skills than peers who don't have the benefit of these kinds of support or engagement.
Having a gym membership can make people feel better about themselves – even if they don't go
BY Tom Walker | 13 Sep 2023
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even if they never step inside the facility they are members of.
Gym Group sees healthy jump in memberships and revenue – trials new pricing structure
BY Tom Walker | 13 Sep 2023
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first half of 2023, resulting in a major boost to revenues, with the million member milestone now in sight. 
Dyaco buys Sweatband.com to create 'global powerhouse' for B2B and consumer fitness products
BY Tom Walker | 11 Sep 2023
Fitness equipment specialist, Dyaco UK, has acquired online fitness marketplace Sweatband.com. Sweatband.com founder, Maz Darvish, will remain a shareholder in the combined business while moving on to launch a new AI start-up called Cognition Hub.
Britain is in terrible shape says Sir Michael Marmot, as 100 experts convene to discuss wellbeing and physical activity
BY Liz Terry | 10 Sep 2023
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September) at the invitation of Kim Leadbeater MP, to discuss how a future Labour government in the UK could deliver policies for a "healthier happier and more productive Britain."
Crunch Fitness adds Amazon One palm recognition for club access control
BY Tom Walker | 09 Sep 2023
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm recognition service.
Lumin Fitness wants to be 'world’s smartest fitness studio' – launches franchise model
BY Tom Walker | 08 Sep 2023
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September 2023), looking to establish itself as "the world’s smartest fitness studio".
W3Fit heads to the US with new event slated for September 2024
BY Liz Terry | 07 Sep 2023
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the US in 2024 with an event called W3Fit North America.
Orangetheory taps into strength training boom – launches Strength 50 class
BY Tom Walker | 07 Sep 2023
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with a new 50-minute class designed to cater to all fitness levels.
Xponential reveals three year forecasts, joins forces with Gympass and Gary Vee to drive growth
BY Liz Terry | 07 Sep 2023
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange today.
Jason Worthy stands down as CEO of Anytime Fitness UK
BY Liz Terry | 06 Sep 2023
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago, has stepped down from the role effective immediately, citing 'personal circumstances beyond his control'.
Kevin Yates joins Lift Brands as COO – tasked with growing Snap Fitness
BY Tom Walker | 05 Sep 2023
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
PureGym sees member sign-ups, revenues, EBITDA profits grow and losses reduce as it gears up for refinancing in 2025
BY Tom Walker | 01 Sep 2023
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023, taking the total number of members across its clubs from 1,655,555 to 1,840,000.
     
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1 to 20 of 3795 news stories
Lululemon dumps Mirror and signs up with Peloton for digital content – shares jump on the news
BY Tom Walker | 28 Sep 2023
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for athletic apparel giant, Lululemon.
PureGym £805m refinancing ‘one of the largest deals of its kind in the sector’s history’
BY Liz Terry | 28 Sep 2023
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday this week, with the rapid take-up of the offering indicating a strong appetite for the deal.
Disruptions between memory and appetite linked to obesity
BY Tom Walker | 26 Sep 2023
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some disorders associated with obesity.
Mental health now the 'main motivation for exercise'
BY Tom Walker | 21 Sep 2023
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in shape.
World Health Organization reports on 'devastating impact' of high blood pressure – calls for physical activity to be used as prevention
BY Tom Walker | 20 Sep 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact" of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against the condition.
RSG Group opens new flagship John Reed club in the heart of Berlin
BY Tom Walker | 18 Sep 2023
RSG Group has opened a new, flagship John Reed health club in the German capital Berlin.
Planet Fitness board ousts CEO Chris Rondeau
BY Liz Terry | 16 Sep 2023
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective immediately, replacing him with Craig Benson, a member of the board and business heavyweight.
Specific types of physical activity, diet and lifestyle promote powerful reasoning skills in young children
BY Tom Walker | 14 Sep 2023
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school years, while also having better diets and spending more time reading have more powerful reasoning skills than peers who don't have the benefit of these kinds of support or engagement.
Having a gym membership can make people feel better about themselves – even if they don't go
BY Tom Walker | 13 Sep 2023
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even if they never step inside the facility they are members of.
Gym Group sees healthy jump in memberships and revenue – trials new pricing structure
BY Tom Walker | 13 Sep 2023
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first half of 2023, resulting in a major boost to revenues, with the million member milestone now in sight. 
Dyaco buys Sweatband.com to create 'global powerhouse' for B2B and consumer fitness products
BY Tom Walker | 11 Sep 2023
Fitness equipment specialist, Dyaco UK, has acquired online fitness marketplace Sweatband.com. Sweatband.com founder, Maz Darvish, will remain a shareholder in the combined business while moving on to launch a new AI start-up called Cognition Hub.
Britain is in terrible shape says Sir Michael Marmot, as 100 experts convene to discuss wellbeing and physical activity
BY Liz Terry | 10 Sep 2023
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September) at the invitation of Kim Leadbeater MP, to discuss how a future Labour government in the UK could deliver policies for a "healthier happier and more productive Britain."
Crunch Fitness adds Amazon One palm recognition for club access control
BY Tom Walker | 09 Sep 2023
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm recognition service.
Lumin Fitness wants to be 'world’s smartest fitness studio' – launches franchise model
BY Tom Walker | 08 Sep 2023
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September 2023), looking to establish itself as "the world’s smartest fitness studio".
W3Fit heads to the US with new event slated for September 2024
BY Liz Terry | 07 Sep 2023
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the US in 2024 with an event called W3Fit North America.
Orangetheory taps into strength training boom – launches Strength 50 class
BY Tom Walker | 07 Sep 2023
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with a new 50-minute class designed to cater to all fitness levels.
Xponential reveals three year forecasts, joins forces with Gympass and Gary Vee to drive growth
BY Liz Terry | 07 Sep 2023
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange today.
Jason Worthy stands down as CEO of Anytime Fitness UK
BY Liz Terry | 06 Sep 2023
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago, has stepped down from the role effective immediately, citing 'personal circumstances beyond his control'.
Kevin Yates joins Lift Brands as COO – tasked with growing Snap Fitness
BY Tom Walker | 05 Sep 2023
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
PureGym sees member sign-ups, revenues, EBITDA profits grow and losses reduce as it gears up for refinancing in 2025
BY Tom Walker | 01 Sep 2023
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023, taking the total number of members across its clubs from 1,655,555 to 1,840,000.
     
 


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