Latest Fitness and Wellness Industry News

GymNation Launches World’s Highest Gym Class 2,200 Feet Above Riyadh

GymNation launches the world’s highest gym class in Riyadh, sending members 2,200 feet into the sky for an altitude workout that blends fitness science with bold experiential marketing.

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GymNation Sells 3,000 Memberships in 24 Hours Ahead of First Bahrain Opening

GymNation sold 3,000 memberships in 24 hours ahead of its first Bahrain gym opening at Atrium Mall, marking its third GCC market and continued Middle East expansion.

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GymNation Unloads the Weights for World Mental Health Day

GymNation marked World Mental Health Day 2025 by removing all weights from select gyms across the UAE and Saudi Arabia to promote mental fitness. In partnership with Sage, the brand hosted special classes combining exercise and open discussions on wellbeing, encouraging members to “unload the weight off their minds.”

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GymNation’s Ice-Cold Innovation Beats the Dubai Heat With “The Coolest Class”

GymNation launches “The Coolest Class in Dubai,” a temperature-controlled HIIT workout designed to help members stay active through extreme summer heat. With strong demand and a ballot-based registration system, the innovative concept blends performance, novelty, and climate-smart programming to boost member engagement and retention.

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GymNation Recognized on Fast Company’s 2025 Brands That Matter List

GymNation has been named to Fast Company's 2025 Brands That Matter list, recognized for its inclusive, accessible approach to fitness in the Middle East.

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New GymNation Study Shows How Digital Progress Reports Boost Retention

Discover how GymNation’s latest study shows the impact of digital engagement on fitness member retention, with a 10.5% increase in lifetime value and stabilized visit frequency.

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