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RNS Number : 3979Z  Medpal AI PLC  16 September 2025

 

 

16 September 2025

MedPal AI plc

("MedPal AI" or the "Company")

 

Partnership Agreement with Independent Gyms Ltd

 

MedPal AI plc (AIM: MPAL), a UK-based digital health and artificial
intelligence ("AI") company focused on wellness management, announces a
strategic partnership with Independent Gyms Ltd ("Independent Gyms"), giving
members of over 2,000 independent gyms free access to the MedPal AI app on iOS
and Android. The app collates data from multiple  wearable fitness devices,
 which is analysed by  AI to produce personalised programmes including
workout, nutrition, and recovery plans. Provision of the app to Independent
Gyms will help associated gyms compete with larger chains and add value for
members.

Through this partnership, Independent Gyms' members in the UK and Ireland will
gain free access to the MedPal AI app, enabling gym owners to offer enhanced
value to their communities. This initiative not only supports independent
operators in competing with larger chains but also promotes a more inclusive,
tech-enabled fitness landscape that prioritises user engagement and long-term
health outcomes.

After a free 12-month access period, Independent Gyms' members who wish to
continue using the app will be required to subscribe.  Subscription prices
will start at £2.99 a month. Independent Gyms shall be entitled to receive 25
per cent. commission (net of platform fees) on subscriptions from its members
following the end of the free access period. MedPal AI will also exhibit at
the Independent Gym Show in November 2025.

 

The partnership comes amid strong sector growth: UK gym memberships currently
generate nearly £6 billion per annum(1), with membership penetration at
15.1%(1), and the fitness wearables market is expected to reach £1.3 billion
in 2025, expanding at a 16.7% CAGR through to 2030(2).

 

Jason Drummond, Chief Executive Officer of MedPal AI, said:

 

"The partnership with Independent Gyms will bring our AI health app to
thousands of users, supporting MedPal's early-mover positioning in the
fast-growing UK fitness and wearables market. The collaboration aims to make
advanced AI wellness tools accessible, helping independent gyms improve
members' experiences and boost client retention."

 

Rob Handy, Founder of Independent Gyms, added:

 

"This partnership with MedPal AI is a game-changer for our network of over
2,000 independent facilities. By integrating their app, we are empowering our
members to embrace the digital revolution in fitness, aligning perfectly with
the growing demand for wearable, integrated, data-driven health solutions in
the UK."

 

(1)UK Active launches UK Health and Fitness Market report with analysis by
Deloitte
(https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/news/Penetration-revenues-and-members-are-all-growing-according-to-UK-Active-report/355445?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

(2)UK Fitness Tracker Market Size & Outlook, 2030
(https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/fitness-tracker-market/uk?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

 

 

About MedPal AI

MedPal AI is a UK-based digital health company specialising in AI-driven
wellness management. Its core app aggregates data from over 100 wearables and
health apps (e.g. Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin) into a unified profile,
offering non-clinical, personalised lifestyle guidance through its AI wellness
coach. The Company is also developing conversational AI to provide
voice-based, real-time health insights, alerts, and recommendations.

MedPal AI also has a partnership agreement with Epassi UK Limited ("Epassi"),
which will grant exclusive, zero-cost access to the MedPal AI app for a
limited time across Epassi's network of 11m+ employees at major firms that
include Siemens and Volvo. Beyond consumers, MedPal AI plans to expand via B2B
licensing to healthcare providers, businesses, and insurers, with potential
use in insurance-linked wellness programs to reduce premiums and drive new
revenue through institutional partnerships.

About Independent Gyms

Independent Gyms is a membership platform, founded in 2018, which supports
independent fitness facilities across the UK and Ireland through securing
competitive offers for its members from more than 100 partners; providing
resources to support their business, such as financial planning templates and
contracts and creating and sharing insights on independent facilities and
customers.

Independent Gyms also provides informative and engaging workshops, events and
webinars and drives its Facebook community to help gym owners share knowledge
and experience, while also using its social platforms to champion independent
facilities.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
EU Regulation 596/2014 (which forms part of domestic UK law pursuant to the
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018). The Directors of the Company take
responsibility for the contents of this announcement.

 

 MedPal AI plc                             via Square1 Consulting

 Jason Drummond, Chief Executive Officer

 Cairn Financial Advisers LLP              +44 20 7213 0880

 Louise O'Driscoll/Jo Turner

 Clear Capital Markets Limited             +44 20 3869 6080
 Bob Roberts/ Nick Josh

 Square1 Consulting                        +44 7831 381201

 David Bick

 

 

 

Forward Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements relating to expected or
anticipated future events and anticipated results that are forward-looking in
nature and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such
as general economic, market and business conditions, competition for qualified
staff, the regulatory process and actions, technical issues, new legislation,
uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans,
uncertainties resulting from working in a new political jurisdiction,
uncertainties regarding the results of exploration, uncertainties regarding
the timing and granting of prospecting rights, uncertainties regarding the
timing and granting of regulatory and other third party consents and
approvals, uncertainties regarding the Company's or any third party's ability
to execute and implement future plans, and the occurrence of unexpected
events.

 

 

 

 

 

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