strength equipment news

Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as it continues to premiumise its estate. This is the fifth ... More

Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights for four Orangetheory Fitness studios to Icon Palestre. The studios ... More

Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open in Solihull, UK, this September. The conversion of a 12,000-square-foot ... More

Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers passing through each year and the 30,000-strong airport workforce.  The ... More

Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness and performance brands that includes Dynamic Fitness & Strength, Dynamic ... More

US low cost, 24/7 fitness chain, EoS Fitness, is exploring a sale valuing the company at around US$1 billion, according to Reuters. The company has ... More

Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London – the first new site in more than 10 years. Formerly ... More

South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of equipment supplier Outdoor Fitness Concepts. Operating under Drax Fitness UK, ... More

Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of growth capital to expand its global fitness and healthtech platform. Led by L ... More

Luxury resort and casino Fontainebleau Las Vegas has unveiled its two-floor wellness retreat complete with a 44-treatment-room spa and comprehensive fitness facilities. Developed by Fontainebleau ... More

Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via a soft launch at Dick's Sporting Goods in the US, ... More

Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of the year following the grand opening of luxury resort and ... More

A new gym, named after one of Britain's most famous sporting heroes, has opened at Edinburgh University's Pleasance Sports Complex. The opening of the Eric ... More

Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute class designed to cater to all fitness levels. Strength 50 ... More

The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris Hemsworth, and his coach, Luke Zocchi, has signalled it will ... More

The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming, has opened the doors to its newly renovated spa and wellness centre. ​​Surrounded by ... More

A large health club plays a major role in tech giant Microsoft’s recently opened R&D campus in Israel, which was designed to "re-define office working". ... More

Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has filed for bankruptcy. The news comes after the chain, which ... More

Gold's Gym is battling to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by innovating its business model and going after a wider market. The company ... More

Crunch Fitness could double in size over the next five years, according to CEO Jim Rowley, following investment in the fitness chain by private equity ... More

Total Fitness says it's aiming to take its member experience to "the next level", through a major investment in new kit and staff training. The ... More

Spa consultants Spa Creators have designed a three-storey spa and gym in Devon, England. Beyond Escapes is a holiday and leisure park that includes studios ... More

Roehampton Club, a multi-sport members' club in south-west London, has completed the redevelopment of its health club’s outdoor pool, gym and studios. The year-long refurbishment ... More

Planet Fitness will continue to grow its brand internationally by entering the Mexican fitness market this year. Due to open this spring in Santa Catarina, ... More

Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a location in the ancient city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Laos, in March. ... More