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Peloton has opened pre-orders in the US for its new connected rowing machine. Consumers can reserve a rower for delivery in December and have the option to test it in a 30-day commitment-free trial. Offering a low impact cardio and strength workout, Peloton claims that it has been designed to work 86 per cent
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A 1km-long zipline, offering riders speeds of 120km/h, is set to open in Iceland later this year. Called Mega Zipline, the project is the brainchild of Iceland-based Kambagil Ehf, which has now partnered with two attractions specialists to create the experience. Mega Zipline will offer two 1km "flights" over
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The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has acquired the Dr Sears Wellness Institute (DSWI) for an undisclosed sum. DSWI will join ACE as part of a new division, ACE Health and Wellness. The move enables ACE to expand its health coaching certification and education offering. Bob Hodgin, the former CEO and
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Researchers at Harvard have found the optimal amount of exercise is between 150 and 600 minutes a week, with no harm done by intensity, but with a ceiling when it comes to impact. Adults who perform two to four times the recommended amount of moderate or vigorous physical activity each week have a significantly
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The Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio, US, has added a number of new elements during the past year, as part of its strategy to expand its visitor attraction offer. Among new additions are a multi-purpose dome, called Center for Performance; the ForeverLawn Sports Complex; a new Play-Action Plaza – including
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Triotech has secured a deal to supply its interactive ride technology for the SAGA Experience, an immersive attraction being developed in the heart of Shanghai, China, by Puy du Fou Asia. Themed according to Shanghai's "golden period" in the 1930s, SAGA covers more than 40,000sq m and will host more than 3,500
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Ambitious plans to create a US$4bn entertainment district in Anaheim, California, US, have been approved by the city's planning commission. The 95-acre, mixed-use ocV!BE development will be anchored by the Honda Center – the 18,000-capacity indoor arena which is the home of National Hockey League's (NHL) Anaheim
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Zwift is launching its own brand direct-drive smart trainer, Zwift Hub, on 3 October in the US, UK and Europe. Up until now, users had to buy a third party smart trainer to convert their bike, but they will now be able to meet that need with Zwift Hub. “Getting set up on Zwift hasn’t been an easy process,”
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Two of Peloton’s co-founders, John Foley and Hisao Kushi, executive chair and chief legal officer respectively, have resigned. Foley has already left the company and Kushi will depart on 3 October. The board has appointed Karen Boone as Peloton’s chairperson of the board, who was previously in the role of lead
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John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods, is reportedly set to launch a new US wellness brand named Healthy America. Plans involve unveiling a chain of wellness destinations featuring whole goods, plant-based restaurants, medical and wellness centres – all rooted in
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A Tangled-themed family ride is among a range of new attractions revealed for the Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris Resort, France. While exact details for the The Tangled attraction are to be confirmed, the concept art released by Disney seems to suggest it's a spinner ride with wooden boats
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The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has now signed over 300 contracts worth more than SAR 6.62 bn (US$1.7bn, €1.7bn £1.5bn). Underpinned by sustainability, Amaala is being designed for ultra-high net worth individuals and will centre on
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Withings, one of the original smart scale developers, is gearing up to launch a Body Comp smart scale and Health+ subscription package. The pairing, which will come to market in October, will gather user metrics, analyse them in Health+ and deliver actionable plans around factors such as exercise and nutrition,
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French skincare brand Biologique Recherche has opened the doors to its flagship US destination in West Hollywood – named Ambassade Los Angeles. The 5,000sqm facility provides Biologique Recherche’s proprietary skin diagnostic services and personalised spa treatments for the face, body and scalp, as well as its
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Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa Space – the latter of which it gained a majority stake. AAG* is a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs.
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Merlin Entertainments has secured a contract to operate Blackpool Sandcastle, the UK's largest indoor waterpark. The visitor attractions giant will take over the day-to-day management of the property, which is owned by Blackpool Council, a local authority. Based in South Beach, Blackpool, the indoor park
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Hospitality and entertainment design firm HBG Design is helming the design of Michigan's new Gun Lake Casino Resort Aquadome – a glass-roofed, climate-controlled, indoor landscaped pool and event centre atrium environment. The six-storey, 32,000sq ft Aquadome is part of a US$300m (£259.1m, €298.4m) site-wide
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Europa-Park is preparing for the launch of a new restaurant which will literally offer guests a culinary journey. Diners at the German theme park's new Eatrenalin restaurant enter a transport system which takes them through a number of different worlds, while enjoying a fine dining experience. Created by
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Dan Buettner – who identified the five places in the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives and founded Blue Zone wellness communities – has been announced as the latest keynote for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS). A National Geographic fellow and explorer, Buettner will address delegates
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Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler Co has announced the death of its executive chair Herbert Vollrath Kohler Jr. The 83-year-old passed away on 3 September after dedicating 61 years of his career to the family-owned organisation. Known as Herb to family and colleagues, Kohler was the grandson of
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4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made at the Europe Active-hosted Active Leadership Forum in Berlin. DataHub is a repository for sport and physical activity data which has been used by 250 operators and 300 local authorities in the UK. Following a trial,
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Happy Health, a mental health-focused tech company, has announced a US$60m series-A round, led by ARCH Venture Partners, for its stress-detecting wearable Happy Ring. Described by the company as a smart ring that can “measure the whole person – brain and body”, the team claims that the quality of the
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be honoured at the IAAPA Expo Europe, being held in London later this month. The UK theme park joined the association in 1923 when founder, William G. Bean, attended an annual meeting and became the first member from outside of North America. During the Expo, Blackpool Pleasure
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Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell and salon management software Uala have merged into one entity, under the Treatwell name. With this aggregation – achieved through the merger of Uala’s entities in Italy, France and Spain – Treatwell wants to consolidate itself not only as the point of
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Members of the Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) have gathered in Františkovy Lázně in the Czech Republic this week to take part in the first-ever General Assembly of the GSTE. The convention is being led by the recently-elected chair of the board, Stefan Szirucsek, mayor of Baden bei Wien in Austria. GSTE
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