GymNation was recently named Beyond Activ’s Fitness & Wellness Company of the Year for the Middle East and Africa.
A prestigious global programme which recognises excellence in the health, fitness, and wellness industries, The Beyond Activ World Awards celebrate companies, brands, and individuals that demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, and customer impact.
‘The People’s Gym’ Takes the Beyond Activ Crown
GymNation has been loud and proud about its mission to become ‘The People’s Gym’, and it’s working: the brand’s community-oriented approach and focus on helping people live more active, fulfilling lives have led to it gaining thousands of members across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Each time a new gym is announced, it creates a frenzy of sign-ups. Its new Riyadh venue saw an incredible 5,000 people take out memberships in just 24 hours last year.
Similarly, GymNation’s inaugural Bahrain facility prompted 3,000 memberships in the same timeframe.
To date, the chain has 25 venues either open or pending in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 16 in the UAE, and two more in Bahrain, with mass expansion planned for 2026 and beyond.
So, given the Beyond Activ World Awards are judged on several criteria across industry analysis, brand reputation, and special achievements over the previous year, it’s easy to see why GymNation took the crown.
GymNation: Going From Strength to Strength Alongside Their Community
Founded in 2018 in Dubai by Loren Holland, Frank Afeaki, and Ant Martland, GymNation has grown rapidly, gaining almost cult-like status in the GCC thanks to its focus on world-class facilities, affordability, accessibility, and inclusivity.
The company continues to focus on user experience, even during periods of rapid expansion, by building women-only facilities and offering cutting-edge fitness programmes and innovations, such as its HYROX Performance Centre.
Its Dubai Motor City venue even has its very own podcast studio, allowing fitness enthusiasts to create content and hit the gym all under one roof.
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