Are Gen Z ditching the pub for the gym? May 27, 2025 Gen Z are ditching the pub and choosing to socialise with their friends at the gym more, the boss of one of the UK's largest chains has said.
Gymshark: Record sales as brand continues global expansion April 29, 2025 Gymshark, the activewear brand co-founded by self-made billionaire Ben Francis, has seen its revenue pass £600m for the first time. The Solihull-headquartered business has posted sales of £607.3m for the year to 31 July, 2024, new accounts filed with Companies House have revealed. The latest total comes after Gymshark reported a revenue of £556.2m in [...]
Puregym bulks up in US market as membership soars April 29, 2025 UK-based gym operator Puregym is set to expand into the US after a bumper 2024. The firm increased revenue by 10 per cent to £605m as membership soared. The British gym franchise ended 2024 with 2.25m customers, adding 400k in the last year – a jump of 21 per cent. The group’s total gyms rose [...]
Krissy Cela’s Oner Active rakes in millions as sales double April 28, 2025 Oner Active, the fitness wear brand co-founded by influencer Krissy Cela, almost doubled its sales as profit surged in 2024. The London-headquartered business, which was set up alongside Thomas Mark and Austrian investors David and Lukas Kurzmann, has reported a gross revenue of £80.8m for the year, up from the £46m it achieved in 2023. [...]
Economy boosted by record number of adults exercising April 24, 2025 Sport England has revealed that more adults than ever are doing the recommended amount of exercise – and it’s also a shot in the arm for the economy. The organisation’s latest Active Lives report found that 63.7 per cent of adults in England – 30m people – are doing at least 150 minutes of moderate [...]
Peloton: Eye-watering UK losses continue as more jobs cut March 31, 2025 The UK arm of Peloton has reported another eye-watering loss as it continued to significantly cut jobs, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered division has posted a pre-tax loss of £94.3m for the 12 months to 30 June, 2024, after having also lost £115.2m in the prior year. The latest loss comes after Peloton UK [...]
Asda owner TDR Capital weighing up David Lloyd sale March 14, 2025 TDR Capital, the private equity giant behind the likes of Asda, is considering selling gym chain David Lloyd to itself. The firm has hired Jefferies to explore its options which could include transferring its stake from one of its funds to another while securing new investors. According to the FT, which first reported the story, [...]
The Gym Group: Revenue shoots up as growth plan gathers steam March 12, 2025 The Gym Group has reported a boost in revenue and profit as its ‘Next Chapter’ growth plan, launched in 2023, continues to pay off. The London-listed firm, which has more than 250 locations across Britain, reported a pre-tax profit of £3.6m in the year ended December 31, 2024, up from a pre-tax loss of £5.5m in [...]
Gym clothes for women: From Myprotein joggers to outdoor training January 8, 2025 If you have plans to kick off 2025 with a serious fitness kick then it’s important to look and feel the part. We have rounded up the best gym clothes from Myprotein, from super-supportive sports bras to leggings designed to improve your performance. What features should I look for in a sports bra? Choose a [...]
Gym clothes for men: From Myprotein joggers to outdoor training January 8, 2025 How are those new year’s resolutions looking? If you want to add a little style to your workout wardrobe to help keep you inspired, we have a list of the best gym clothes for men from Myprotein. What features should I look for in gym joggers? Look for joggers made from moisture-wicking fabrics to keep [...]