strength training news

Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer, more inclusive and more engaging. Built on the Speedflex training ... More

The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a new global partnership. The two will co-create training experiences, activations ... More

Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring international expansion, with Europe representing a priority region under consideration. ... More

Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of the Netherlands’ most dynamic urban markets. Vondelgym Rotterdam has built ... More

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.  According to ... More

Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three brands: Frame, Flow and Rowbots.  Flow offers a range of ... More

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value, which include a sale, merger, or another strategic or financial ... More

Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems on the importance of prescribing lifestyle interventions, including physical activity ... More

A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York. Every component of Tension has been intentionally designed for women’s ... More

Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding Motivation Technology (MoTech) ecosystem.  The new features – Strength Tracking, ... More

New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include reformer Pilates and recovery facilities – a first for 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

Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing the Megaformer for the first time. Created by Sebastian Lagree, ... More

Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture – an AI-powered fitness company called CoachCube. CoachCube delivers a personal ... More

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead on excellence in performance and product development.  The facility is ... More

The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a US$25 million (€23.0 million, £19.8 million) transformation. The 453-key resort’s ... More

A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of adults are failing to meet the Chief Medical Officer’s strength ... More

Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in its gyms. Young people are allowed to access the fitness ... More

Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health aspirations, as 94 per cent of people said they want ... More

Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in the heart of the financial district. The 12,000 square facility ... More

According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan to focus on health and wellbeing in 2026 – up ... More

Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the 2026 Global Fitness Report commissioned by Les Mills, revealing insights ... More

World-class golf destination resort Te Arai Links in New Zealand has debuted its new spa and fitness centre for resort guests – with members of ... More

Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with national and international guidelines.  Developed by clinical exercise physiologist, Dr. ... More

The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise and strength training has been revealed in a new report ... More