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From community gym to scalable hub: Smart Gym’s plan to grow a family-first fitness business

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:01:54 GMT

High Growth Scotland: "The expansion creates a one-stop commercial fitness centre where families can access gym facilities, play services, coffee, martial arts, gymnastics, sports clubs, performance coaching and on-site physiotherapy in a single location..."

https://highgrowth.scot/from-community-gym-to-scalable-hub-smart-gyms-plan-to-grow-a-family-first-fitness-business/

Family-friendly Glasgow gym announces expansion at The Wedge

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:44:57 GMT

Glasgow Times: The new hub will house a range of programmes for children and adults, with activities including martial arts, gymnastics, sports coaching, and physiotherapy. Confirmed partners include Tulach Ard Muay Thai, Praxis Performance, Sapphire Gymnastics Club, Pro Judo, Soccer Stars, Quinn Physiotherapy, and Les Mills Born to Move..."

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/26020812.family-friendly-glasgow-gym-announces-expansion-wedge/

Get Smart with Smart Gym Glasgow – the low-cost family gym in Glasgow

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 01:18:25 GMT

Kidlocale: "Smart Gym is the only the low-cost gym with a creche gym in Glasgow. They aim to prevent intergenerational health issues including depression, anxiety and obesity-related illnesses in children through early intervention, which includes exposing them to a gym environment from a very young age as well as improving the lives of their role models: their parents and carers..."

https://kidlocale.co.uk/get-smart-with-smart-gym-glasgow-the-low-cost-family-gym-in-glasgow/

East Renfrewshire founder of family gym looks to open new spot

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:46:59 GMT

Barrhead News: "Dean Hardie from Uplawmoor started Smart Gym at The Wedge in Pollok, in 2022, after being inspired by his own struggles with mental health following the birth of his first child and the absence of affordable gyms with crèche facilities."

https://www.barrheadnews.com/news/24355959.low-cost-family-gym-looking-open-new-spot-glasgow/

A low-cost family-friendly gym is looking to open a new spot in Glasgow

Wed, 29 May 2024 13:14:50 GMT

Glasgow Times: "As a family of six, including four young children, it had always been very difficult for us to make time for the gym around our limited childcare, but Smart Gym has completely changed our lives."

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24353377.low-cost-family-gym-looking-open-new-spot-glasgow/

Family gym looking to open new spot in Glasgow after funding boost

Tue, 28 May 2024 14:16:52 GMT

Yahoo News: "The prize money is going to make a massive difference. The first thing we’ll do is extend our equipment offering here in The Wedge and start welcoming more members".

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/low-cost-family-gym-looking-141431607.html

Two new awards and 35 winners take centre stage at Scottish EDGE

Tue, 28 May 2024 12:41:24 GMT

The NEN - North Edinburgh News: "Smart Gym CIC, which supports families through innovative and affordable wellbeing services, won £75,000 in the Social Enterprise category, supported by the Postcode Innovation Trust."

https://nen.press/2024/05/28/two-new-awards-and-35-winners-take-centre-stage-at-scottish-edge/

Two new categories and 35 winners take centre stage at Scottish EDGE

Mon, 27 May 2024 13:35:16 GMT

Scottish Business News: "Smart Gym CIC, which supports families through innovative and affordable wellbeing services, won £75,000 in the Social Enterprise category, supported by the Postcode Innovation Trust."

https://scottishbusinessnews.net/two-new-categories-and-35-winners-take-centre-stage-at-scottish-edge/

Scottish businesses celebrate winning share of £1.5m funding competition

Mon, 27 May 2024 12:06:34 GMT

STV: "Smart Gym CIC, which supports families through wellbeing services, won £75,000 in the Social Enterprise category"

https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scottish-businesses-celebrate-winning-share-of-1-5m-funding-competition

35 winners share Scottish EDGE's £1.5 million prize pot

Sat, 25 May 2024 12:06:34 GMT

The Insider: "Smart Gym CIC, which supports families through wellbeing services, won £75,000 in the Social Enterprise category, supported by the Postcode Innovation Trust"

https://www.insider.co.uk/news/35-winners-share-scottish-edges-32886043

Scottish EDGE Awards: The Winners

Sat, 25 May 2024 12:06:34 GMT

DIGIT NEWS: "Smart Gym CIC, which supports families through innovative and affordable wellbeing services, won £75,000 in the Social Enterprise category, supported by the Postcode Innovation Trust."

https://www.digit.fyi/scottish-edge-awards-the-winners/

Smart Gym CIC: The family and budget friendly gym

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:26:06 GMT

Glasgow with Kids: "My absolute favourite is Smart Gym CIC, located in the Wedge building just a few minutes away from Silverburn... This place has been specifically built with parents in mind. They have a supervised creche service at certain times which is free to use with your membership, and at other times kids can play in the play area or work out with their parents if they want to."

https://www.glasgowwithkids.co.uk/smart-gym-cic-the-family-and-budget-friendly-gym/