PureGym Limited is a chain of no frills fitness clubs in the United Kingdom. The chain is based in Leeds and has gyms across the UK.
It is Britain's largest gym chain by membership with about 900,000 current members. It has plans to open 300 gyms by 2020.
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. As of September 2017, PureGym has 172 gyms across the United Kingdom according to their website.
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Facilities
Most gyms are open 24 hours a day and offer cardio equipment, fixed and free weights, and exercise classes. There are no swimming pools or saunas which are found in more expensive gyms.
All PureGyms are monitored by real-time TV linked directly to security staff and emergency services. Most gyms also run weekly fire drills during off peak hours.
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Ownership and management
PureGym was privately owned by CCMP Capital and other investors. In 2014, rival The Gym Group attempted to take over Pure Gym, but abandoned the takeover after it was referred to the Competition and Markets Authority.
In May 2015, PureGym bought their UK rival LA Fitness for around £60 million to £80 million.
Humphrey Cobbold took over from Peter Roberts as the CEO and Peter Roberts has, in turn, become the Executive Chairman, with Adam Bellamy continuing as the CFO.
In November 2017 it was bought by Los Angeles-based Leonard Green & Partners for £600 million.
It has a 2-star accreditation from Best Companies and a BCI score of 696.6.
References
External links
- PureGym
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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