Urban Gym Group acquires Vondelgym Rotterdam
Announcement | May 04, 2026 | 3 minutesAmsterdam / Rotterdam, 4 May 2026 — Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of the Netherlands’ most dynamic urban markets.Vondelgym Rotterdam has built a loyal local community with a clear focus on performance, consistency and no‑nonsense training, making it a strong cultural fit with Urban Gym Group’s vision for urban fitness. ““Vondelgym is a place where people truly show up. That mindset is at the heart of everything we do” says Neil Randall, CEO of Urban Gym Group. Consistency remains a core belief within the group, exemplified by the TrainMore concept and its signature €1 discount per workout. Combined with an ongoing focus on state‑of‑the‑art strength training equipment, a strong boutique‑in‑gym proposition and an increasing emphasis on recovery, this approach has supported Urban Gym Group’s expansion to more than 60 clubs across the Netherlands and the UK.Vondelgym Rotterdam will be reintroduced as TrainMore Rotterdam de Meent, a TrainMore Black Label club. Members will enjoy inclusive benefits such as coffee, tea, protein shakes and sports water. The club will also introduce Reformer Pilates, a multifunctional training zone, HYROX, as well as a dedicated red‑light therapy and recovery area. Urban Gym Group continues to grow through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions in major cities. “We are actively looking for new opportunities,” adds Randall. “We welcome conversations with developers, landlords and gym owners with strong urban locations — in Rotterdam and beyond — who are interested in long‑term partnerships.”ABOUT
Urban Gym Group (UGG) is a leading fitness and wellness company with more than 60 clubs and studios across major cities in the Netherlands and London. Known for pushing boundaries in fitness innovation, UGG creates concepts that unite performance, recovery, design and community. Its diverse portfolio includes TrainMore, located in iconic urban buildings and rewarding members for every workout; Gymbox, the bold London fitness brand known for cutting edge classes and a culture driven atmosphere; Clubsportive, a premium club in Amsterdam’s Zuidas; and boutique concepts such as The CLB, RUSH, PILAT3S and TRIB3, each offering a distinct, high energy training experience. UGG also operates Gym Warehouse, its sustainable label committed to giving fitness equipment a second life. Together, these brands reflect UGG’s mission to elevate the fitness landscape through hospitality, quality and community impact.