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 annum1, 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 20302.

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."

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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.

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