VivaGym news

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is acquiring Synergym International, another Spanish based HVLP gym operator to ... More

Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is expected to save the high-value, low-cost operator at least €10 ... More

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this ... More

It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational speakers on stage. Delegates have so far had the privilege ... More

After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have just opened the HCM Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II ... More

The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which looks at operational and financial performance. This is the HFA’s ... More

The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the world more people are joining gyms and seeing fitness as ... More

The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making 190 of its 245 locations accessible on the Wellhub corporate ... More

The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre in Woolwich town centre, which is central to the town’s ... More

Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit Gyms, becoming the majority shareholder, with a 55 per cent ... More

Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote 2025 HCM Summit. The event will be chaired by Humphrey ... More

Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues by 10 per cent. These are the findings of the ... More

Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's holding company, One Rebel Ltd, after closing a £90 million ... More

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 ... More

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 ... More

As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a move into the Spanish market. CFO Tom Fitzgerald is also ... More

Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled its intention to exit the Spanish market back in March ... More