UK

REP Fitness Opens UK Headquarters, Flagship Showroom Amid Global Push

American strength equipment maker REP Fitness is investing in global growth with the opening of a United Kingdom headquarters and flagship retail showroom.

Mark Wright tries out the Joyride at David Lloyd Clubs

Leading UK Gym Operator Wants Adults To Embrace Playtime Again

David Lloyd Clubs is introducing "kidult" classes — playful, nostalgia-driven workouts designed to make exercise feel more fun and sustainable.

Energie Fitness Unveils Brand Revamp, New Class & Wellness Offerings

U.K.-based Energie Fitness is changing things up for the new year, including a new logo, expanded class offerings and digital upgrades.

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Like the US, the UK Is Coming After Gyms Over Membership Practices

Gold’s Gym UK is under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority over its membership-fee practices.

Hyrox Names Electric Car Maker Lucid as Partner, Olympic Vision on Deck

Hyrox has partnered with Lucid for its first European auto deal as the fitness-racing brand preps for its largest-ever event in London.

Fashion Brand Flannels Opens In-Store Fitness Studio From HiiClub

HiiClub has landed inside Flannels’ Leeds flagship with a training, Pilates and recovery studio as the retailer pushes into wellness.

UK Club Combines Padel & Pilates Under One Roof

U.K.-based Padel Studios Coventry is combining the growing sport of padel with another red-hot fitness modality: Pilates.

UK Group Pushes for Verified Fitness Trainer Badge on Social Media

Active IQ’s new "Trust Your Trainer" campaign calls on social platforms to label qualified fitness professionals to help curb misinformation.

PureGym Pledges To Help UK Government Keep Workers Healthy

PureGym joins 60 employers in the UK Government’s Keep Britain Working Review to combat workplace ill-health and boost productivity.

Circle, a Combat Fitness & Recovery Club, To Launch in Saudi Arabia

When it opens in Khobar, Circle will offer performance zones, recovery facilities and social spaces built around six foundational areas.