Egym became known for selling smart fitness equipment to studios and clubs. With Wellpass, the Munich startup Employees also have access to a network of partner facilities such as fitness studios. These are designed to offer affordable, high-quality products and services for maintaining health and fitness. Hussle's approximately 1,500 fitness studios, swimming pools, and spas are now expanding their offerings to the United Kingdom. According to the company, they cover 96 percent of all British postcode areas in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Wellpass from Egym offers access to 14,500 sports activities
In total, Wellpass now offers access to around 14,500 sports activities in Germany, Austria, Great Britain, France, and Belgium, as well as online courses. Consumers gain access if their employer has a framework agreement with Egym Wellpass or Hussle The companies determine a contribution that their employees must pay. At the same time, tax benefits further reduce costs for users.
Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer, CEO of Egym, says:
"From our initial discussions, it was clear that Jamie Ward and Neil Harmsworth truly want to improve an industry they have been passionate about since founding Hussle 13 years ago. Their persistent entrepreneurial spirit, particularly evident during the pandemic, is commendable. Their track record of building an outstanding employee wellness company is truly inspiring. The NHS's commitment to prioritizing prevention over treatment aligns well with our mission, and we wholeheartedly share this belief—we look forward to embarking on this journey together."
Hussel CEO Jamie Ward added:
"From the moment I met Philipp and his team, I knew Egym's offering was groundbreaking. As I better understood Egym's products and heard their vision, I realized I was looking toward the future and that I wanted to be a part of it with Hussle. We founded Hussle in 2011 to make fitness accessible to everyone. Our vision has always been rooted in a strong fitness industry, and the Egym team shares this core belief. We're excited to be able to help turn Egym's vision into reality. We're just getting started—great things are yet to come."
“A milestone for the fitness industry”
And Neil Harmsworth, COO of Hussle, adds:
"This is a milestone for the fitness industry, combining Egym's next-generation gym tech with the rapidly growing range of corporate benefits that Hussle enables for our fitness operator partners through companies like AXA Health and Bupa. I'm particularly excited about the opportunity to combine our corporate offering with Egym's revolutionary gym tech, allowing our fitness industry partners to benefit from both new customers and the best fitness equipment and software in the industry."
Nicolas Stadtelmeyer Finally, Managing Director of Wellpass, is pleased with the growth:
"We warmly welcome Jamie, Neil, and the entire Hussle team to EGYM. Our mission is to promote health and well-being in every workplace. With over 32 million employees and a £2.15 billion corporate wellness market, entering the UK market was a logical and strategic step. Following our entry into France, we are now present in the three largest European economies. The future is very exciting for us."
