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Clubs to be sold off as Fitness First slims down

Gym chain Fitness First has announced it will sell 24 of its 97 Australian clubs as part of a restructure of the UK parent company.The company says it is part of a restructure that will lead to a brighter ... More »Clubs to be sold off as Fitness First slims down

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    Gym chain Fitness First has announced it will sell 24 of its 97 Australian clubs as part of a restructure of the UK parent company.The company says it is part of a restructure that will lead to a brighter ...

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