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What type of business is the gym group?

What type of business is the gym group?

Public limited company
The Gym Group is a chain of 24/7 no contract fitness clubs in the United Kingdom….The Gym Group.

Type Public limited company
Founded 2007
Founder John Treharne
Key people Penny Hughes (Chairwoman) Richard Darwin (Chief executive officer) Mark George (Chief financial officer)
Revenue £153.1 million (2019)

How did the gym group start?

The Gym Group was founded by John Treharne, a former England squash player, in 2008. He then spent time lending his expertise to premium gym chain Esporta, before concentrating on the launch of The Gym Group. Our first Gym opened in Hounslow in 2008.

Does the gym group have a contract?

This Membership Agreement starts once you have accepted the terms during the online joining process. By accepting the terms, you are agreeing to pay any applicable Joining Fee, Administration Fee, Membership Amount and Monthly Membership Amount.

How many the gym group are there in the UK?

In 2019, there were 175 fitness clubs operating within The Gym Group….Number of gyms of The Gym Group in the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2019.

Characteristic Number of gyms

Who founded the gym?

The first commercial gym is typically credited to French gymnast and vaudeville-strongman, Hippolyte Triat. He opened his first club in Brussels and then added a second in Paris in the late 1840s. At the end of the 19th century, another gym was established by an entrepreneurial music hall strongman, Eugen Sandow.

How do you call the gym group?

Alternatively, you can contact us via [email protected].

When was the gym group founded?

2008
The Gym/Founded

Can I get out of my gym contract?

Some gyms allow members to get out of their contracts within three days of signing them, others within five days, and smaller gyms might be more lenient. Many gyms charge a fee to cancel a membership. The cost can vary widely and is worth knowing about when you sign the contract.

What is the full name of gym?

gymnasium
A gymnasium, also known as a gym, is a covered location for athletics. The word is derived from the ancient Greek gymnasium. They are commonly found in athletic and fitness centres, and as activity and learning spaces in educational institutions.

Does the gym group have an app?

The features in our app are designed for you to get the most from your membership and help you fully maximise your experience at The Gym Group. Gain quick and easy access to your gym by scanning the QR code with your app. View all your Gym Group deals from our carefully selected partners.

Can a 10 year old go to the gym UK?

A two-stage induction for 10-15 year olds, after which they can use the gym under adult supervision. Some of our exercise classes are open to members aged 14+ if they’re accompanied by an adult.

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Ruth Doyle