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In May 2015, PureGym acquired all gyms from rival UK fitness chain LA Fitness, bringing the total number of gyms across the UK to 141. In 2019 an acquisition of Danish chain Fitness World added another approximately 200 centers to the portfolio. [7] As of December 2024, PureGym has 362 gyms in the UK, and 161 in Denmark. [8]
In 2008, Equinox brought Pure Yoga to the United States from Hong Kong. In 2011, Equinox launched Blink, a separate fitness company, and acquired SoulCycle. [6] [7] In July 2019, Equinox launched Equinox Hotels in Hudson Yards, Manhattan. [8] In January 2023, Equinox banned gym memberships submitted on New Year's Day, to both praise and criticism.
The Gym location in Lewisham, London. The company was founded by a squash player, John Treharne, in Hounslow in West London in 2007. [3] Phoenix Equity Partners and Bridges Ventures invested in the company in its early years. [4] [5] The business was listed on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 in 2012. [6]
Blink competitors 24 Hour Fitness, Gold's Gym, and Town Sports International have also been forced into bankruptcy, citing COVID-19's disproportionate impact on operations.
When complete, the 220,000-square-foot building will have a vast fitness center (featuring Chowdhury's own brand of equipment, "Relentless"), a 9-hole golf course, 20 pickle ball courts, a Vegas ...
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On 9 August 2006, Bannatyne Fitness Ltd acquired the LivingWell Premier Health club chain from the Hilton Hotel UK Group. [7] The company also bought Clarice House and Xpect Leisure in 2015, growing its membership by 14% over the year to 186,456.
As of June 2021, many gyms previously owned by Town Sports International have been transferred to new ownership under the New York Sports Clubs family of brands, including New York Sports Clubs, Philadelphia Sports Clubs, Boston Sports Clubs, and Washington Sports Clubs, along with Around the Clock Fitness and Lucille Roberts. [20]