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Leisure Management
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Allowing limited personal training to resume in outdoor settings will offer "some relief" to those in the physical activity sector, according to Tara Dillon, CEO of The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Dillon welcomed news that, from Wednesday 13th May, outdoor
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Provider of uniforms for the health and wellness industry, Noel Asmar Uniforms, is tackling the culture shock of face masks in high-touch spa environments. Company founder Noel Asmar believes that in order for the spa industry to bounce back when spas reopen, it will be crucial to restore confidence in both
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For those looking to lose weight, wearing weighted vests could ensure better results than physical activity, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Researchers studied 69 people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30–35, the lowest obesity category. The test subjects were asked to wear a
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ukactive has questioned the UK government's apparent decision to class gyms and leisure centres among a group of "higher risk" industry sectors, which means that there is no definite or potential date for the reopening of facilities – and could result in a delay in getting the sector back to business. The
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The spa industry is showing its strength as a sector that thrives on connections – even when the world is on lockdown, wellness leaders across the world are keeping in touch and offering insights through a whole array of webinars and online gatherings. Lisa Starr shares her highlights from the most useful ones
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The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of the first stage of plans to ease COVID-19 lockdown measures. A 50-page document published today (11 May), called Our plan to rebuild: the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, provides details on a
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The world’s first energy-positive hotel, Svart, Norway, has revealed its spa and wellness offering, due to open early 2022. Designed by the Norwegian architect firm Snøhetta, the circular 99-room hotel will be situated on the Holandsfjorden fjord at the foot of the Svartisen glacier, raised up above the fjord on
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Representative body, EuropeActive, has today (11 May 2020), published new standards for gym operators advising them on operating gyms and health clubs under COVID-19. Called Summary of current recommended practices for operating under Covid-19 restrictions, the document is designed to be used in
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Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health clubs, gyms and fitness facilities. In Australia, where the number of new cases of infections has remained below 100 a day since 11 April – gyms will be permitted to begin trading during "Step Two" of a
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The government's pledge to invest £2bn in improving the UK's cycling and walking infrastructure has been described as a "once in a generation opportunity" to create a sustainable active travel network. The largest-ever single boost for cyclists and pedestrians, the funding aims to create a "new era for cycling
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Leisure centre operators are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned. The LGA has written to culture secretary Oliver Dowden, urging the government to ensure leisure trusts are given access to the new £750m grant-based
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Hospitality management education group, Sommet Education, is continuing to support its spa course student’s education during the pandemic by switching to remote learning resources. The Swiss group has enlisted a dedicated task force to facilitate student’s remote learning. The team has provided students with
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Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet will open a museum celebrating the company history next month (June 2020). Located next to the company HQ in the village of Le Brassus in the Vallée de Joux in Switzerland, the museum has been designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and will immerse visitors in the
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ukactive has published an operational framework for use by gyms, leisure centres and the wider UK fitness industry when reopening – once they're permitted to do so by the government. The framework has been reviewed by independent medical experts and ukactive’s Scientific Advisory Board, to ensure gym and health
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Cruise ship and resort operator, One Spa World (OSW), has struck a rescue deal with private equity firm, L Catterton for financial pandemic assistance. The agreement will see OSW sell US$75m (£59.8m, €68.4) in common equity and warrants to Steiner Leisure, part of the L Catterton portfolio. OSW was
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Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) are one of the foremost names in hotel and hospitality design, but as partner David T'Kint told CLAD's Stu Robarts, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced them to reassess what the future of design looks like. T'Kint moved to Dubai with his family in 2014 to develop HBA's small
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As spas prepare to reopen around the world, the issue of COVID-19 transmission is top of the agenda in terms of reassuring consumers and protecting the spa teams. Some operators have been preparing to move to disposable linens, masks and uniforms to gain consumer confidence, but scientists are indicating this
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Industry body, the Irish Spa Association (ISA), is developing a re-activation plan guided by industry experts, leaders and government agencies. The plan’s resources are designed to help the industry navigate the post-coronavirus landscape and are being released on a rolling basis through a four-part webinar
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Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand globally. Speaking at the Fit Summit in Singapore today (5 May 2020), Pure’s chief strategy officer, Francine Davis, said the company is looking for master franchise partners in countries such as China, India, and Japan.
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Sport England and ukactive have teamed up to launch a series of online workouts to help pregnant woman and new mums be physically active at home. The new This Mum Moves resource is part of a collaboration between ukactive’s This Mum Moves programme and Sport England’s Join the Movement campaign and includes a
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SKincare brand Dermalogica has unveiled measures to help its spas and professional skin therapists reopen their businesses, once the time is right in their local markets. Developed with staff and consumers’ safety as the top priority, the new measures include three components: Dermalogica’s 12 Principles for
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Franchised fitness giant Gold's Gym has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it struggles with the impact of coronavirus lockdowns. In a statement, CEO Adam Zeitsiff said that the move was part of a restructuring process which would see at least 30 company-owned gyms close permanently. He added,
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Wellness and lifestyle media outfit, Well + Good, has launched Well+, an online wellness community which provides exclusive access to wellness apps, digital fitness classes and virtual fitness studios. Participants can sign up free and receive rewards based on a subscriber referral programme, as well as a
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The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG), has published a detailed road map for the reopening of the country's gyms, health clubs and fitness studios. In partnership with two leading universities, DIFG has produced a "scientifically proven",
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Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure operators which are struggling with the COVID-19 shutdowns. The Local Government Association (LGA) is advising councils to help their leisure partners during the pandemic, to avoid "long-term damage" to the
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