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Japan has the third largest wellness economy globally – worth US$303 billion (£242.6 billion, €283 billion) – according to data from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). The new findings came to light after the GWI added Japan to its Geography of Wellness website. Launched last year, the platform is designed to
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Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago, has stepped down from the role effective immediately, citing 'personal circumstances beyond his control'. Chair of Anytime Fitness UK, Andy Thompson, said: "The Anytime UK board and indeed the whole support office have
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Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer. He'll be tasked with driving the operations of franchised fitness operator Snap Fitness in the UK and Ireland. In his role, Yates will oversee all areas of the Snap Fitness business with a particular focus on brand
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PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1 2022, taking the total number of members across its clubs from 1,655,555 to 1,840,000*. As a result, the UK's largest gym chain saw its gym-site-adjusted EBITDA increase from £81.4m in 2022 to £95.7m in the six months to 30 June
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After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the creation of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine and the convening of the first high-level global summit for the sector.
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The number of people with health club memberships in Switzerland increased by 11.7 per cent in 2022, as the country's fitness industry saw a strong recovery following the pandemic disruptions. A quantitative study of the country's health club sector, published in partnership by industry body Swiss Active and
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John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a neurofitness training wearable designed specifically for tennis. Ocuray will work with JMTA to adapt its Falcon Frames tech solution to the specific requirements of the sport. Falcon Frames is a vision-based wearable
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The L’Occitane Group, international retailer and manufacturer of sustainability-inspired beauty and wellness products, is now a certified B Corporation (B Corp). What are B Corps? B Corps are a new kind of business that balances purpose with profit – the certification, like fair trade, goes to whole
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Verona-based spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to support the creation of a wellness-centric eco-resort 40km from the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar. Developed by Devjikh Tsog Khugjil, Tavan Jargal Resort is currently in the preliminary design and business planning stages. The
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The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by Chris Hemsworth, and his coach, Luke Zocchi, has signalled it will launch a line of fitness equipment to complement its digital product, meaning Centr will then exist as a "physical and digital offering". Both home and
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Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka honey production. In his role, Cohen will work on the development of an entirely new line of health products. "I'm excited to be joining the board of Gather By and working with the Gather By team to produce a range of
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Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness brands, including Anytime Fitness – says the company is driving to reach 10,000 units globally in the next five years, which would make it the biggest wellness franchise business in the world. The company currently has
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Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and Latin America during 2023 and 2024. Founded by entrepreneur Nick Jones, the international private members club’s first destination opened in London’s Soho neighbourhood in 1995. It is now worth over US$2.8bn (£2.2bn, €2.6bn),
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The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event dedicated exclusively to the surf park industry. Taking place at the Scripps Seaside Forum in San Diego, California, from 18 to 20 September, the Summit attracts the surf park industry's leading real estate developers,
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Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity can improve learning outcomes. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, Germany, looked at how the drug Liraglutide – a medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and chronic
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The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA SATE Europe event. Considered one of the most important gatherings of the themed entertainment sector, TEA SATE Europe 2024 will be held at Gardaland, Italy, from 14 to 17 May. The event is TEA's signature
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At a time when some London boutiques are under pressure financially, boutique indoor cycling operator, Psycle, has opened its fifth studio in the capital and launched a membership model, which it says is "incredibly popular". By signing up to a membership at £95 per month, members can access five classes each
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An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video screens, has won the Experience Design category in Fast Company's 2023 Innovation by Design Awards. Created by Australia-based Art Processors, the From the Sails: Light Years project included an original film
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Work is underway to realise a new Rixos resort in Dubai following a partnership between UAE-based real estate developer Nakheel and Excelsior Real Estate. Set back in a secluded cove with direct access to a 700-metre beach, Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences will be home to a range of beachfront
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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will unveil a brand new Asaya wellness spa in 2024 at a lakeside castle in the Austrian countryside. The spa will open at the luxury hotel and spa operator’s upcoming hotel Rosewood Schloss Fuschl, complete with eight treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a fitness
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Les Mills has launched a new low-impact, strength-based workout programme inspired by Pilates, barre and power yoga. Designed to help health clubs and studios engage younger members, Les Mills Shapes has been released as new research reveals strength training is the most popular activity among Gen Z gym goers,
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New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change women's participation in physical activity. Excluding women with a history of breast cancer, the study aimed to investigate how breast size impacts the exercise habits of women and how this compares to women
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Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite the global squeeze on disposable incomes, will continue to increase their investment in wellness. That is among the findings of the second annual Mindbody + Classpass 2024 Predictions Report, published this week
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The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not align with the suggested “fat burning zone” on commercial gym equipment and exercise machines. That is the headline finding of a study by Icahn School of Medicine (ISM) at Mount Sinai, which researched exercise intensity
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Hilton’s 2023 Trends Report reveals travellers are focusing on more engaging experiences and enhanced wellness offerings. In the 2023 Spa Business Handbook, Hilton’s vice president of wellness Amanda Al-Masri outlines how wellness professionals can prepare to meet these evolving needs. 1.
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