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The Latest Breaking News from The Gym Group

The Gym Group sales jump by a tenth after membership prices increased

Membership numbers also topped one million during the first half of 2026.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

The Gym Group set to open at least 16 more sites by end of 2026

The company said average member numbers jumped by 5% to just over a million for the six months to June 30.

Evening Standard · Jul 8

Exercise wasn’t for me – now I’m a fitness coach. Here’s what changed

WELL ENOUGH: Harry Bullmore used to dread going to the gym – now a fitness coach and The Independent’s senior fitness writer, he explains what shifted and how finding movement you actually enjoy can transform your relationship with exercise

The Independent UK · Apr 26

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The Gym Group notices ‘evolution’ away from cardio at 260 sites

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The Independent UK · Mar 11

Gym giant says members are switching cardio for weights. Here’s why

The chief executive of The Gym Group noted a ‘kind of evolution in the direction of strength at the expense of cardio’

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Fitness fans swap cardio for weights to ‘feel and look strong’, gym boss says

Will Orr, chief executive of The Gym Group, said the company had seen ‘a kind of evolution in the direction of strength at the expense of cardio’.

Evening Standard · Mar 11

The Gym Group says weight-loss jab trend helping boost business

The low-cost gym provider plans to open 75 new sites over the next three years.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

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How the rise of weight loss jabs has boosted gym revenues across Britain

The Gym Group currently operates 260 sites across the UK, with around 70 million visits a year

The Independent UK · Jan 13

The Gym Group steps up new openings after strong trading

The company has been seeing a boost to its membership numbers driven by strong demand from Gen Z.

The Independent UK · Jan 13

The Gym Group on track for up to 16 openings amid strong Gen Z demand

Shares in the low-costs fitness firm moved firmly higher on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

Gym Group plans 16 more openings amid strong Gen Z demand

Shares in the company were 9% higher at 148.9p

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025

Gen Z and the gym boss: ‘They cite mental health as high as physical health in terms of reason to join’

Will Orr, head of The Gym Group, is riding a wave of growth as young people embrace exercise as something beneficial for more than just the body

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025

Forget avocado toast. This is the one thing Gen Z can’t live without

Gen Z likely to keep pricey gym memberships as fitness key to mental health

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

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Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Gen Z will protect gym membership as fitness ‘part of their identity’

Will Orr, chief executive of The Gym Group, said young people were increasingly seeing gyms as a place to socialise.

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Gym Group nears one million members as company swings to profit

The low-cost gym operator said it plans to open 16 more sites across the UK this year.

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

Gym membership deals: The best offers at Nuffield Health, Gymbox and Virgin Active

From boujee to budget – find the gym or classes that fit your goals with flexible options for all fitness levels

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

New to the gym? Try this trainer’s five-move full-body workout for beginners

If you’ve never stepped foot in a gym, we’ve got you covered with these five moves

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Tom’s Guide · May 9, 2024

The Gym Group discount codes for May 2024

Use these The Gym Group discount codes to save on memberships with the popular gym chain.

Coach · Jan 31, 2024

It Might Be The Scariest Piece Of Gym Equipment But Here Are Four Simple Exercises You Can Do With The TRX

How to put the TRX bands in your gym to good use

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024

Gym Group making gains as new membership options lift sales

Shares in the Gym Group rose as much as 2.7% this morning after a new tiered membership structure helped the low-cost gym operator grow its customer base.

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023

Virgin Active taps shareholders for £70 million as cost-of-living pressures hinder post-pandemic recovery

The firm’s UK operations posted a £36 million loss in 2022

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