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Circle Sportswear Adds €4M, Readies Recycled Running Shoes

Brands have high hopes for a low carbon footprint.

Runna Lands £5M For AI-Powered Run Coach

Everyday runners are on the rise.

Australia’s TotalFusion Debuts Luxe Platinum Club

Fitness, healthcare and wellness under one roof.

iFIT Sells SWEAT Back to Co-Founders

Kayla Itsines retakes the reins.

Scoop: Orangetheory Fitness Accelerates UK Expansion, Partners with Digme Fitness

The HIIT franchise is fast-tracking UK growth.

Raus Raises €8.5M for Off-Grid Cabin Getaways

Europeans are treating burnout with nature escapes.

Get A Drip Opens London Flagship, Plots UK Expansion

It plans to launch 120 clinics over four years.

F45 Co-founder Rob Deutsch Backs The Yard Gym

There’s no stopping Aussie fitness franchises.

Circular Unveils Thinner, Lighter Smart Ring

Wearables are getting smaller.

Everlast Gyms Opens New UK Flagship

Big-box meets boutique.

UBX Adds 24/7 Studio Access

Boutique fitness explores the convenience economy.

BHOUT Lands €10M For Connected Boxing

Gamified boxing packs a punch.

Calm Links Sleep and Mental Health in New Study

Falling asleep is a problem

Huel Adds New Funding, Eyes Global Expansion

Sustainable nutrition shakes up the market.

Escape Fitness, Hyperice Partner on Recovery Pods

The fitness manufacturer moves into wellness.

Social Wellness Efforts Confront Loneliness Epidemic

Lack of connection is the latest health crisis.

STRONG Pilates Pushes UK Expansion

Reformer hybrids are gaining ground.

Employees Want Work-Life Well-being

Balance is out, holistic health is in.

Virgin Active Debuts Revamped Wimbledon Club

The big-box gym embraces holistic health.

Movement for Mental Fitness Goes Mainstream

Holistic exercise benefits mind and body.

Peloton Pushes International Expansion

Bikes and content are coming to Austria.

GO fit Plans Italian Wellness Hub

The Iberian operator heads to Milan.

Youth Face “Unprecedented” Mental Health Crisis in UK

Sports leaders want PE at the heart of the school curriculum.

Lanserhof Readies Spanish Health Resort

Medical tourism grows in Europe.

TRIB3 Debuts Boutique-In-Gym Concept

Big-box gyms want to deliver the best of both worlds.

Padel Social Club Plans Flagship at London’s O2

The UK is an untapped market for padel

UBX Scales Up in Europe, Asia, North America

It wants to grow from 100 to 3K clubs.

WHO Report Reveals Worldwide Hypertension Crisis

“The silent killer” has doubled since 1990.

Researchers Raise New Concerns Over Ultra-processed Foods

Studies reveal link between UPFs and cardiovascular disease.

Third Space Lands £88.5M For Expansion

It’s targeting London and overseas locations.

Gousto Plots Post-Pandemic Turnaround

The meal kit maker has struggled to overcome inflation.

UK’s Physical Activity Levels Among Lowest in Europe

36% of adults are inactive.

The Gym Group Hits New Membership Record

The stage is set for growth.

Aussie Float Studio Franchise City Cave Eyes Expansion

It plans to launch 3K US studios in five years.

Digital Health Startups Destigmatise Sexual Wellness

Combating STIs is a big step.

The Self Space Opens On-demand Mental Health Shop in Soho

Mental health for the high street.

Orangetheory Plans New Studios for the UK, Ireland

The network should be 47 strong by 2026.

Ārepa Pushes New Zealand-made Nootropic Drink

The functional beverage targets new funding, international expansion.

Women’s Health Upstarts Tackle Endometriosis Care

Health and economic burdens highlight the need for care.

European Countries Prioritise Healthy Ageing

Portugal pushes healthspan optimisation.

Holistic Health Startups Reimagine Cancer Care

Plotting a different disease journey.

Cult.fit Expands its Franchise Gym Business

The fitness and preventative health brand eyes a 2024 IPO.

Global Fitness Brands Unveil Gains, Losses and New Classes

Keeping tabs on the industry’s ups, downs and outlook.

HYROX World Championships Head to France

Functional fitness events attract new racers and more organisers.

The UK Government Takes On Inactivity

A new plan calls for a more active nation.

Little Houses Group Readies Second “Family Lifestyle Club”

There’s a gap at the intersection of self-care and childcare.

Withings Readies Body Scan Launch in US

The connected health company is thinking preventatively.

LYKON Adds €2.5M to Scale Sustainable Weight Management Plans

It has a plan to help “one million” people.

Smart Ring Wars Go Global

Multinational tech startups compete for your finger.

“Future of NHS” Babylon Health Shutters

The telehealth player folds as the NHS ups virtual care targets

European Healthtech Startups Face Growing Uncertainty

Founders and investors practice proactive resilience.

Steven Bartlett Joins UNTIL as Investor and Co-Founder

The wellness entrepreneur is expanding his platform.

Technogym Reports Revenue Growth, Doubles Down on Healthcare

The fitness equipment maker asserts ‘Technogym is Medicine’.

Barry’s Enters Israel, Pushes Global Expansion

Boutique studios are back in growth mode.

Kids and Teens Face Physical Inactivity Crisis

Global health depends on kids moving more.

Equinox Grows Hotel Presence With Saudi Arabia Outpost

From fitness clubs to five-star resorts.

Pay-as-you-go Microgyms Are Scaling Up

Some consumers are choosing fitness pods over big-box gyms.

Male Fertility Startups Tap AI to Increase Access

Robots are locating lost sperm.

Dutch Gym Basic-Fit Reports Jumps in Revenue, Members

Its H1’23 outperformed despite challenges.

Alo Yoga Readies London, Paris Outposts

Activewear brands are going global.

Movement Health: Confronting the Global MSK Crisis

It’s a pain for governments and individuals alike.

Abbott Eyes CGM Market Beyond Diabetes Care

Suppliers are becoming competitors.

Mindful Drinking Boosts Nonalcoholic Beverage Market

Consumers are choosing health over highs.

Anytime Fitness, Club Pilates Enter France

The race for new markets is on.

European Sleep Tech Startups Are Optimising Shut-eye

The lucrative sleep economy takes off.

36M Europeans Are Suffering From Long COVID

It’s costing our health and economy.

Technogym Pushes Exercise as Medicine

The fitness giant is playing the long game.

British Broadcaster Sky Enters AI Fitness

Its new app counts reps, corrects form.

EGYM Lands €207M To Expand Smart Fitness Ecosystem

The German company believes movement is medicine.

Spotify CEO Adds €60M for Healthtech Startup

Neko Health prepares for European expansion.

UNTIL Enters Wellcare, Readies Third Site

The future of health is holistic.

Virtuagym Launches AI-Powered Fitness Coach

AI workouts head for Europe’s mainstream.

TDR Capital Prepares David Lloyd Leisure for Auction

Its £2B asking price could set the tone for future M&A.

Veri Integrates With Oura, Reveals Sleep Insights

The CGM platform connects glucose levels and sleep health.

European Health Startups Deliver At-home Diagnostics

A test-to-treat approach is gaining traction.

PureGym Plans Over-50s Fitness Championships

Fitness racing for seniors hits the mainstream.

Anytime Fitness Owner Launches International HIIT Franchise

Self Esteem Brands plans 10K properties by 2030.

BLOK Opens Immersive London Club Experience

BLOKspace synergises art and fitness to attract local community.

ASICS Invests in VR Fitness Startup Valkyrie Industries

Metaverse innovation is picking up.

Luxe Wellness Club Saint Haven Opens in Melbourne

Wellness for Australia’s 1%.

GetHarley Banks £42M for Personalised Skincare

Dermatology is now wellness.

UK State of Mental Health Continues to Suffer

For Brits, unhappy is the new normal.

European Gyms Near Complete Pandemic Recovery

And the future looks bright for most.

Gut Health Brands Gain Traction in Europe

Unlocking the gut microbiome.

Dubai’s Wellness Economy Scales Up

Healthy living is big business.

Holland & Barrett Accelerates Wellness-Destination Strategy

Retailers enter precision well-being.

Europe Sees Surge In Plant-Based Food Sales

Consumers are seeking better personal and planetary health.

Hydration Tracking Goes Mainstream as a Key Performance Metric

Australia’s WearOptimo is in a race to scale.

Australia-born Fitness Concepts Are in Expansion Mode

STRONG Pilates is the country’s latest franchise export.

Fit Hub Adds $6.5M, Plots Hybrid Expansion

Making exercise more accessible in Indonesia.

Longevity Clinics Expand Across Europe

Anti-ageing is big business.

European Startups Reimagine Fertility Care

Tech meets holistic health.

Heckfield Place Opens Nature-Inspired Wellness Space

The Hampshire country estate goes back to the basics.

Peloton, Hilton Expand International Partnership

Adding bikes to hotels in Puerto Rico, Germany, the UK, and Canada.

Form Nutrition Teams with Orlando Bloom, Launches Into the US

Its supplements tap into a growing health-driven lifestyle.

Technogym Hits Record Revenues, Outfits Olympics

New tech, new partnerships, same vibe.

Nestlé Puts €215M into Meal Replacement Startup Yfood

The food giant is seeking to ditch its “junk food” image.

UK Consumers Find Thirst for Functional Beverages

CBD drink startup TRIP is leading the way.

ZOE Secures $2.5M From Steven Bartlett’s Flight Fund

Unlocking nutrition science for the masses.

European Budget Gyms See Mixed Results

The Gym Group and Basic-Fit are on different tracks.

Maven Clinic acquires Natayl, Expands UK & European Network

Personalised women’s health comes into focus.

Third Space Adds UK Clubs Amid Cost of Living Crisis

The premium gym will launch four new locations in 2023.

HYROX Races to Expand its Fitness Event Series

The organiser doubles down on growth.

NOBULL Readies Experiential Concept Store in London

Cultivating community beyond the gym.

Orangetheory Fitness Accelerates Global Expansion

The HIIT studio plans 100+ new locations in 2023.

Quell Raises $10M as Fitness Gaming Takes Hold

Its system will start shipping this year.

Metabolic Health Platform Levels Enters the UK

CGM startups go global.

PureGym Stats Reveal Motivations of UK Exercisers

Time is a barrier to action.

Pillar Wellbeing Brings Wellness Hospitality to Doha, London

Travel and social wellness combined.

Gymshark Lays Off Staff at US Headquarters

The cuts hit 65 workers at its Denver HQ.

The Club by Bamford Readies Holistic Wellness Compound

Coming spring 2023.

Spotify CEO Unveils Diagnostic Healthtech Company

Daniel Ek takes on healthcare.

Gyms and Studio Operators Target International Expansion

Brands are going global post-COVID

Physical Inactivity is a Global Crisis

Europe is feeling the effects.

RSG Group Opens Women’s-Only Fitness Club in Paris

Meet HEIMAT by Waris Dirie

Basic-Fit Debuts Connected Bike as Part of a Hybrid Membership

The budget gym upsells its premium offerings.