Gold’s Gym has opened its first franchise in Brazil, in the city of Sao Paulo in Morumbi.

As well as offering strength and CV machines, the club – established by master franchisees Josef Balter and Jaime Rivera – also offers massage, personal training, group exercise, nutritional counselling, obesity programmes and childcare.

Gold’s has also recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in Japan, where master franchisee Eiji Tezuka has unveiled four new clubs.

Located in the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Saitama and Shiga, the clubs combine fitness, a health spa and a community centre.