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Chris Stanton, master trainer at Third Space, has revealed a new training programme designed to prepare members to compete in Hyrox events. The move follows growing interest from members in taking on the Hyrox challenge. “We noticed that a lot of our members were preparing for the events and were starting to
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Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds Neil Randall who moved to become CEO of Netherlands-based Urban Gym Group (UGG) – owner of the Train More and Clubsportive brands – in November 2022. Worthy's appointment follows a stint at Dallaglio Rugby Works, where he was CEO
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open its long-awaited Mission Ferrari 'mega coaster' on 12 January 2023. Describing it as the "world's most immersive" ride, the high-intensity and multisensory 5D rollercoaster experience includes the world's first sideways coaster drop. The Ferrari-themed attraction combines
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Luxury French spa operator Spa L’Occitane has opened the doors to a branded wellness facility aboard World Traveller, the latest cruise ship to be launched by Atlas Ocean Voyages. The 88sq m SeaSpa has opened aboard the 200-person all-inclusive cruise ship and is designed to offer cruise guests a
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Hilton Hotels’ high-end Waldorf Astoria brand will debut in Costa Rica in 2025 with a barefoot luxury property and wellness retreat. The new-build resort will open in the tropical province of Guanacaste known for its lush forests and pristine beaches. Currently under construction, Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste is
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Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 industry trends taken from its annual survey. Launched in 2006 and designed to help sector stakeholders make informed business decisions, this year’s
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Luxury fitness chain Equinox has hit the headlines with a new year membership campaign that barred new members from joining on 1 January. “It’s not you, it’s January” read the caption published across its social media channels, which accompanied a poster with a message in poem format. “January is a language we
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Hospitality and wellness industry veteran Sonu Shivdasani has been honoured as an officer of the order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to tourism, sustainability and charity by the King of England. Recognised in the King’s New Year Honours 2023 Overseas and International List, Shivdasani is the founder
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Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO), has stated that “demonstrating impact is key” for the physical activity sector when it comes to delivering on its potential to society. “Without it, we’re just asking governments for handouts,” she said. While the industry
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Six Senses has officially welcomed established Indian destination spa and retreat Vana into its portfolio. The wellness and sustainability-centric hospitality brand announced its appointment to operate the property back in June 2022. Launched in 2014 by Veer Singh Ji, Vana is a 21-acre wellness destination in
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A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Antwerp, Belgium, has been transformed into a 108-room hotel and spa focused on community, healing and comfort. Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp sits next to the city’s botanic garden and this leafy, natural setting has been central to defining the concept of the Botanic Health
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German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH and its fitness brand Fitness Loft. The company has also announced it has gone through a refinancing process by way of increasing its existing bond facility which will conclude before the year end. Life Fit has a wide
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Nike has partnered with Netflix to stream 30 hours of Nike Training Club (NTC) workouts across all territories in ten languages. The first part of the series will land on 30 December with five training programmes and the rest will land throughout 2023. They are: Kickstart Fitness with the Basics (13
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Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG), is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year by giving away seven Iconic Gold membership cards. Made from 24-carat gold, the limited edition cards give a one-year gold membership and
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Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of such practices are proven. Two separate studies published in August and September, however, suggest there are still avenues to explore. Boosting ‘good’ fat In a review of multiple scientific papers, researchers from Norway
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Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible with 99 per cent of treadmills and now provides Bluetooth connectivity with over 400 treadmill models. The previous version had a non-connected mode, where runners adjusted treadmill speed manually on a passthrough
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German theme park, Europa Park, is looking to increase the number of French visitors to the resort, after negotiating a cross-border fast train connection between Paris and a train station less than a mile from its gates. Following successful talks, the high-speed TGV train service from Paris to the southern
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Nepal has been selected as the location for the second outpost of the Farm at San Benito, an established eco-luxury holistic medi-wellness resort in the Philippines. Named Miraaya Wellness & Golf Retreat, the new mountain resort is located in the Devchuli Hills and claimed to be Nepal’s first boutique golf
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Marriott International has announced the signing of three all-inclusive luxury resorts in Mexico with developer AB Living Group (AB Living). AB Living is a https://www.spabusiness.com/wellness-news/SHA-Wellness-founder-launches-global-real-estate-development-firm-AB-Living-Group/350403"
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Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is to invest SAR50bn (US$13.3bn) to develop 21 integrated entertainment destinations across 14 cities in Saudi Arabia. Developed in partnership with a range of international brands, the destinations
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Garmin has released its Connect Fitness Report for 2022, which shows that users of its tech have returned to their pre-pandemic fitness habits. The data behind 2022’s findings was sourced from Garmin Connect, the app through which Garmin users track and share fitness activities that are recorded by a
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Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the iconic London Eye. Created as part of the millennium celebrations more than 20 years ago, the 135m-tall observation wheel opened to passengers in 2000 and has since become one of the UK's most popular paid-for visitor
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Wondercise will reveal details of a new fitness experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2023. Wondercise gathers online and on-site users together by connecting them in real-time and allowing competition on the same leaderboard during the same class. The concept will be rolled out in the company’s new flagship gym in Taiwan, which is launching in
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RSG Group has announced that Hagen Wingertszahn and Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch will take over the leadership of RSG Group. They will have co-CEO positions following the tragic loss of former owner and CEO Rainer Schaller whose death was confirmed on 4 November 2022. Müller-Trimbusch has been CFO at RSG Group for
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New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are to be published in early 2023. Called Martyn's Law – in memory of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 – the UK-wide legislation will require all venues and local authorities to draw
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