# Far-right fitness clubs used for extremism recruitment, experts say

Experts warn that far-right groups are using fitness clubs and workout culture as a front to recruit new members. These clubs create a sense of belonging and normalize extremist ideology, posing a growing security concern.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/6/aje-onl-nf_nationalism-3-0-nils-adler-060826?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:43 +0000