Attention sports enthusiasts! Switzerland’s largest gym network will continue to grow in 2025. With over 120 locations already, ACTIV FITNESS is opening three more locations in new regions this year, making training even more flexible and convenient for you. Oops, we dit it again…! As the largest fitness chain in Switzerland, we are represented in almost every region of the …
OMG – that’s what I thought when I was recently working out in the free weights area of my home gym and found myself surrounded by a pack of men training. Eleven men prowling around the machines like wolves, staring intently at their reflections as if they were their next victims and clutching the heavy weights like their latest prey. A field report.
Reading time: 7 min | Author: Anaïs Frisano Fitness and strength training in particular are essential for good health. But this argument has not yet really catapulted the masses from the couch to the dumbbells. That’s why I’m appealing to women in particular: Take care of your muscles! They are not just a pretty accessory at the beach, but your …
Reading time : 3 min | Author : Michèle Hug “I want to create the idea myself, not just be a product of it.” Okok, I can see you rolling your eyes when I tell you that this Barbie movie quote (2023) provided the hook for my contribution to empowerment. But please: Give me a chance: today I would like …
Reading time: 6 min | Author: Silvia Talabér Work out to be beautiful: for yourself, for others, for the community, for whom? It’s high time to get your thoughts in order and finally make it clear that it’s OK to work on being beautiful for yourself – and for others – through strength training. Trigger warning: Today we’re talking plain …
Reading time: 6 min | Author: Angelica Muritu With our HERcules initiative, we have debunked the first myths surrounding strength training for women.But let’s go back to the beginning: what does “woman” actually mean by strength training? We can help! With our question-and-answer catalog, we’ll look into the matter. Here we show you why strength training is important for your …
Reading time: 5min | Author: Anaïs Frisano Too masculine, too time-consuming, only for the younger generation: many prejudices characterize the topic of strength training for women, and there are still numerous myths surrounding this topic. However, there is no reason for this, as women also benefit enormously mentally and physically from strength training. It is high time to dispel these …
For a Switzerland on the move! ACTIV FITNESS is extending its partnership with Swiss Olympic, thereby sending out a strong signal for national sports promotion. A new addition is the collaboration with the Swiss Sports Aid Foundation. The focus here is on supporting athletes at all levels – from junior to elite.
New Year – New Me! Where the corks pop on New Year’s Eve, the good intentions are not far behind. The frontrunner here is a classic: getting back to regular exercise in the new year. To help you stick to your fitness routine in 2025 in the long term, here are our 5 tips for sticking to it! More sport …
Zurich watch out! On November 30, the motto is: Everybody Move Now! Be part of our big opening party at the new ACTIV FITNESS Studio Zurich Bellevue. Be there when the new ACTIV FITNESS Studio Zurich Bellevue opens its doors and invites you to the ultimate fitness party! On Saturday, November 30 from 18:00 we will celebrate the big kick-off …
To mark World Food Day on October 16, Vinzenz Voser, Head of Products and Services at ACTIV FITNESS and sports scientist, explains the basics of macro and micronutrients.
40 years of fitness in transition. In an interview with Vinzenz Voser, Head of Products and Services at ACTIV FITNESS, we take a look behind the scenes.