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Strava raises US$110m after adding 24 million users in 2020
Strava has raised US$110m in a Series F financing round led by TCV and Sequoia Capital. Other investors taking part in the round were Dragoneer Investment Group and existing investors – including Madrone Capital Partners, Jackson Square Ventures and Go4it Capital. The funding comes as Strava has experienced
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PureGym enters Saudi market through franchise deal with Ektimal
PureGym will take its budget fitness concept to Saudi Arabia, after securing a franchise partnership with Ektimal – a company specialising in fitness investments in the country. Through its flexible, no contract offer, PureGym KSA will look to make fitness accessible to a large, currently unserved proportion
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Members flock to gyms at midnight as the industry reopens
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and fitness studios in England are back in business today as the one-month lockdown ends. Many gyms opened their doors at 00.01 this morning (2 December), with thousands of exercisers across the country rushing back to the gym floor as soon as they were allowed. Operators
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi launches Roof Walk and Zip Line experiences
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary. The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Roof Walk experience allows guests to scale the Park's signature red roof and take in spectacular vista views of Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. Meanwhile, the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
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Chris Whitty: physical activity must play key role in nation’s recovery
Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, has said exercise and physical activity should play a key role in the UK's recovery from the pandemic – as well as the way the nation shapes its future health care plans. Speaking at ukactive’s recent National Summit, Whitty outlined the lead role
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'Rebel' uk gym owner Nick Whitcombe becoming global advocate for fitness
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who refused to shut his gym during the October tier 3 restrictions, is becoming a fitness industry campaigner of international renown. Liverpool-based Whitcombe’s campaign has this week seen him featured in a full-page article in the New York Times – an experience
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UK fitness sector facing fight to keep group exercise open in tier 3 areas
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be allowed to open under all three tiers of the new COVID-19 alert system when lockdown ends on 2 December. There was bad news for those depending on group exercise, however, as this
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University of Stirling opens doors to £20m sports centre and health club
The University of Stirling has opened its new £20m sports and fitness centre. The building, designed by architects FaulknerBrowns, will feature three key areas; a 100+ station fitness suite, a strength and conditioning suite and a performance gym. There will also be group exercise studios, a three-court
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