Gymshark names bodybuilder Chris Bumstead as new shareholder September 10, 2024 Fitness apparel brand Gymshark has named bodybuilder Chris Bumstead as a new shareholder. The Solihull-headquartered business has not revealed the percentage stake Bumstead now holds. Gymshark was founded by Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan in 2012. In 2020, it was valued at more than £1bn when US private equity firm General Atlantic acquired a 21 [...]
Recharging at the ultra-luxe Siro wellness resort in Dubai September 9, 2024 Siro One Za’abeel exemplifies how Dubai’s health and wellbeing scene is evolving, integrating luxury with science-backed treatments.
London’s ‘first-ever escapology fitness class’ has been unleashed September 2, 2024 Gym chain Gymbox, which is known for its quirky classes, is challenging gymgoers to work out like Houdini at London's 'first-ever escapology fitness class'.
Thousands descend on the capital for The Big Half running festival September 1, 2024 More than 16,000 participants united in celebration of London’s diverse communities, as The Big Half festival of running returned to the capital.
Take Pilates to new heights on a London rooftop pool August 30, 2024 Get ready to float and flex as London's first Pooltop Pilates class rolls into the city, led by CLM Pilates.
Puregym: UK surge helps half-year sales reach milestone August 29, 2024 A surge in its UK performance helped Puregym post sales of £300m for the first half of its financial year. The Leeds-headquartered company achieved a 10 per cent increase in its total revenue for the six months to 30 June, 2024, according to newly-released figures. Puregym’s UK revenue rose by 15 per cent to £205m [...]
The brothers brewing a Dirtea ‘shroom boom’ in the City August 21, 2024 When burnout hit, Andrew and Simon Salter didn’t rest up. They set out to change the City's views on wellness with their mushroom business; Dirtea.
London Pilates studios: Destress at classes for every fitness level August 20, 2024 From energetic, full-body workouts to luxurious, expert-led sessions, there's a London Pilates studio offering classes to suit every fitness goal.
Wellness Wonders: Meet Alvina Chen, founder of Feldspar August 18, 2024 Alvina Chen, founder of Feldspar, the world's first sensor-enabled performance-running track, is revolutionising track athletics with cutting-edge technology.
Peloton loses almost £100m as UK arm sheds hundreds of jobs August 12, 2024 The UK arm of Peloton lost almost £100m and shed hundreds of jobs, it has been revealed. The London-headquartered division has posted a pre-tax loss of £98.1m for the 12 months to June 30, 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. Peloton previously posted a pre-tax loss of £173.7m for its prior financial year. [...]