Rene Moos – Basic-Fit | Global Fitness 100™ 2025


Recognized as one of the top 100 leaders shaping the fitness industry.

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Expanding Europe’s Accessible Fitness Frontier

Rene Moos — Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Basic-Fit. Rene Moos leads Basic-Fit, Europe’s largest value-fitness operator, overseeing more than 1,600 clubs across six countries and a membership base exceeding 4.5 million. Since founding the company in 1984, he has driven disciplined, multi-market expansion and operational standardization, establishing the low-cost, high-access model that reshaped European club economics and delivered measurable reach at scale.


Moos has prioritized standardized operations, data-driven site selection, and an aggressive rollout strategy—targeting 3,000–3,500 clubs across existing markets—while balancing margin discipline and member retention. His leadership emphasizes inclusivity, efficient capital allocation, integrated digital services, and strategic partnerships that accelerate growth without compromising unit economics or service quality. Rene Moos secures his place on the Global Fitness 100™ 2025 as the leader defining accessible, large-scale fitness across Europe.


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