Soho Gyms

Soho Gyms
Private Company
Industry Health Clubs
Founded 1994
Founder Jeremy Norman
Number of locations
 8 clubs
Area served
 London, United Kingdom
Website http://www.sohogyms.com/

Soho Gyms is a British chain of eight gyms spread out across central London.

According to filings at Companies House, Soho Gyms’ holding company Ovalhouse made a pre-tax profit of £611,000 in 2014, on sales of £8.02m.[1]

History

After being to America, entrepreneur Jeremy Norman was inspired to open his first gym, Power Station in Chelsea, in 1983. Using his experience in the nightclub world Jeremy opened the Soho Athletic Club in Covent Garden in 1994. Together with fellow directors Derek Frost and Richard Taylor, Jeremy then expanded to include Earl's Court Gym (where Princess Diana trained),[2] Camden Town and Clapham Common, as well as Waterloo in January 2006 and Borough in 2008.[3]

Jeremy is the current owner and Chairman while his partner, Derek Frost, is responsible for the overall look of the gyms. The Managing Director, Michael Crockett joined the business in January 2003, and as one of his earliest initiatives, introduced a structured programme of staff training.[4]

Soho Academy

The Soho Academy was established in 2009, and was created as a mean set a new standard in fitness training. It offers both personal trainer[5] and Level 2 gym instructor[6] courses recognized by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). These training courses are designed and staffed by fitness industry experts in a real gym environment, with all training taking place at working gyms operated by Soho.[7]

Charity

Soho Gyms has designated AIDS Ark as their official charity. The AIDS Ark Founder Trustees are directors of Soho Gyms, Jeremy Norman and Derek Frost, while Soho Gym staff and members raise money through a variety of campaigns.[8]

They also make annual contributions to provide treatment and medical support for individuals with HIV/AIDs.[9]

References

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