The Gym Group looks to Night Tube for membership boost

The new Night Tube will “significantly help” The Gym Group beef up its membership, the boss of the 24-hour fitness chain has told the Evening Standard.

John Treharne added: “Nearly a third of our members are shift workers so having easier and quicker access to our 24/7 gyms at weekends will make joining us more appealing.”

A number of the firm's 80 gyms are by stations on Night Tube routes, including Charing Cross and Wood Green.

The no-frills chain saw membership numbers surge 19% to 424,000 in the half year to June 30, helping sales up 25% to £36.1 million.

Its shares rose yesterday on reports of a potential purchase of 70 former Fitness First gyms, but Treharne shot down the claims. The shares fell 7.9p to 221.6p.