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Snap Fitness' holding company – Lift Brands – is up for sale

BY Kath Hudson | 13 May 2024

Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company – owner of Snap Fitness and Fitness On Demand – is up for sale.

Planet Fitness increases price of basic membership for first time in over 20 years

BY Kath Hudson | 12 May 2024

Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million. The Class A common stocks were repurchased and retired, using cash.

Xponential dumps Geisler as company faces investigation by US Attorney’s Office

BY Liz Terry | 11 May 2024

Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified on 7 May that the company is facing a legal challenge by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

Fast Fitness Japan acquires master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness Germany

BY Kath Hudson | 09 May 2024

Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health & Fitness, giving the company master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness in Germany.

Saga Holographic hits Kickstarter target to roll out holographic indoor bike

BY Kath Hudson | 08 May 2024

HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to push indoor cycling technology up a gear.

Peloton considers de-listing to draw a line under pandemic challenges

BY Liz Terry | 08 May 2024

Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in a bid to align with the expectations of private equity investors as it considers de-listing.

Equinox teams up with Dr Mark Hyman's Function Health to offer $40k annual healthspan programme

BY Kath Hudson | 07 May 2024

Equinox, has teamed up with health platform, Function Health, to offer 100 comprehensive laboratory tests, giving members vital insights into their internal health.

'Huff and Puff' – Australian research emphasises the importance of keeping up the cardio

BY Kath Hudson | 07 May 2024

Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17 per cent according to new research from the University of South Australia.

John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential

BY Kath Hudson | 04 May 2024

US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of John Kersh as managing director of international development.

Active Oxfordshire secures £1.3 million to tackle shocking levels of inequality

BY Kath Hudson | 02 May 2024

Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new programme for children.

Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit

BY Kath Hudson | 02 May 2024

Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.

Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand

BY Kath Hudson | 30 Apr 2024

US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic

BY Kath Hudson | 27 Apr 2024

The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.

Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold

BY Kath Hudson | 26 Apr 2024

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal.

Sport England’s Active Lives insight finds record activity levels, but enduring health inequalities

BY Kath Hudson | 26 Apr 2024

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain with the same groups missing out, according to Sport England’s latest Active Lives Adults Report.

Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers

BY Kath Hudson | 25 Apr 2024

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.

Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research

BY Kath Hudson | 24 Apr 2024

Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity according to new research.

RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio

BY Kath Hudson | 23 Apr 2024

With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities for its high- end brand in the US and Europe, but is pausing UK expansion.

PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth

BY Kath Hudson | 23 Apr 2024

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans to develop 200 new clubs in the next three to four years.

Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023

BY Kath Hudson | 22 Apr 2024

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024.

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Snap Fitness' holding company – Lift Brands – is up for sale

BY Kath Hudson | 13 May 2024

Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company – owner of Snap Fitness and Fitness On Demand – is up for sale.

Planet Fitness increases price of basic membership for first time in over 20 years

BY Kath Hudson | 12 May 2024

Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million. The Class A common stocks were repurchased and retired, using cash.

Xponential dumps Geisler as company faces investigation by US Attorney’s Office

BY Liz Terry | 11 May 2024

Fast Fitness Japan acquires master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness Germany

BY Kath Hudson | 09 May 2024

Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health & Fitness, giving the company master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness in Germany.

Saga Holographic hits Kickstarter target to roll out holographic indoor bike

BY Kath Hudson | 08 May 2024

HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to push indoor cycling technology up a gear.

Peloton considers de-listing to draw a line under pandemic challenges

BY Liz Terry | 08 May 2024

Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in a bid to align with the expectations of private equity investors as it considers de-listing.

Equinox teams up with Dr Mark Hyman's Function Health to offer $40k annual healthspan programme

BY Kath Hudson | 07 May 2024

Equinox, has teamed up with health platform, Function Health, to offer 100 comprehensive laboratory tests, giving members vital insights into their internal health.

'Huff and Puff' – Australian research emphasises the importance of keeping up the cardio

BY Kath Hudson | 07 May 2024

Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17 per cent according to new research from the University of South Australia.

John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential

BY Kath Hudson | 04 May 2024

US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of John Kersh as managing director of international development.

Active Oxfordshire secures £1.3 million to tackle shocking levels of inequality

BY Kath Hudson | 02 May 2024

Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new programme for children.

Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit

BY Kath Hudson | 02 May 2024

Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer.

Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand

BY Kath Hudson | 30 Apr 2024

US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic

BY Kath Hudson | 27 Apr 2024

The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.

Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold

BY Kath Hudson | 26 Apr 2024

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal.

Sport England’s Active Lives insight finds record activity levels, but enduring health inequalities

BY Kath Hudson | 26 Apr 2024

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain with the same groups missing out, according to Sport England’s latest Active Lives Adults Report.

Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers

BY Kath Hudson | 25 Apr 2024

Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.

Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research

BY Kath Hudson | 24 Apr 2024

Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity according to new research.

RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio

BY Kath Hudson | 23 Apr 2024

With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities for its high- end brand in the US and Europe, but is pausing UK expansion.

PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth

BY Kath Hudson | 23 Apr 2024

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans to develop 200 new clubs in the next three to four years.

Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023

BY Kath Hudson | 22 Apr 2024

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024.

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