Our roots
Yanga kicked off in 2010 with one simple goal: to shake up the fitness industry with something that works for everyone—gym members and gym owners. The result? A fresh, healthy hydration solution that’s as good for business as it is for bodies. Fast forward to today, and you’ll find Yanga Hydration Stations in nearly 3,000 gyms worldwide, serving millions of sips every month. We’re boosting revenue, fuelling workouts, and adding a splash of fun to fitness—one delicious, healthy sip at a time.
Our mission
We wanted to create a concept that keeps members coming back to the gym again and again—something that’s both healthy and fun. Because when hydration tastes this good, it becomes part of the workout people actually look forward to.
we are on a mission to deliver a hydration solution that will make gym owners more successful and make the gym-goers grin.
origin story - water without the yawn
It all started with a simple “eureka” moment. In hindsight, it seems obvious—the one thing every gym-goer has in their hand is a drink bottle. Everyone who works out sweats. And everyone who sweats needs to hydrate. Back in 2010, the sports drinks on the market were packed with artificial stuff, full of colourants, and—let’s be honest—kind of boring. So we set out to change that. To make hydration more fun and more healthy. We wanted something that hydrates like water but also includes essential vitamins and tastes like a burst of real fruit flavour. And something that helps gym owners boost their business, too. And so, Yanga was born. But the journey didn’t stop there. That same rebellious streak that sparked the idea lives on in everything we do.
Take the Hydration Station, for example. We designed it from the ground up—hardware, software, and everything in between—specifically for the health club experience. It’s easy to upgrade, remotely managed, tracks usage & BiB inventory, and even lets members choose their flavour intensity. By doing things our own way, we landed on the secret recipe to keep gyms profitable—and gym-goers happy, healthy, hydrated, and looking forward to their next session.
Fun for the planet as well
At Yanga, we believe small everyday choices can add up to something bigger. Every year, our Hydration Stations help reduce the need for millions of single-use plastic bottles by making it easy for people to refill and reuse their own bottle. Our Hydration Stations are designed to make refilling simple, refreshing and part of the routine. Instead of grabbing a single-use bottle, members can bring their own, tap their favourite flavour and refill again and again. It is a simple habit, but one we believe is worth encouraging.
When it comes to sustainability, we know we are still on a journey. There is always more to learn, more to improve and better choices to make along the way.
That is why we continue to look at our products, packaging and operations with fresh eyes. Our flavours are supplied in Bag-in-Box packaging, and we are exploring ways to improve our materials, processes and overall impact over time.
We are proud of the steps we are taking, but we are not pretending the work is finished. For us, it is about practical progress: making better choices where we can today, and continuing to improve for tomorrow.
