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Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it had accrued during pandemic lockdowns. The wiping out of the arrears is at the heart of the health club operator's restructuring plan, which was sent for a court hearing, following opposition Shutterstock/Shuang Li
from landlords, including Aberdeen Standard Investments, British Land and Land Securities Group. During the hearings, Virgin Active ol to
said that without the restructuring
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new Part 26A of the Companies
■■Virgin Active said without the restructuring
Act 2006 – it would fall into
plan it would fall into administration within days
Steven
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plan – devised under the government's
administration within days. The landlords argued the case, saying that there were other options available for Virgin to save the company, such
valued at £350 - £400m on an adjusted enterprise value valuation. Matthew Padian, restructuring
as putting up some of its assets for
expert at Stevens & Bolton, said that
sale – or even the entire company.
the decision is unlikely to signal a wave of similar restructuring plans.
The case was heard by High
"Launching such a plan is a heavily
Court Judge Richard Snowden,
court-focused process, making it
who backed Virgin Active's case. Court documents show Virgin Active Health Club Holdings was recently
expensive and time-consuming," he said. More: http://lei.sr/g8Z7Y_O
This decision is unlikely to signal a wave of similar restructuring plans Matthew Padian
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leisure opps people Fitness industry mourns passing of énergie founder and chair Jan Spaticchia
J
an Spaticchia, founder
Bridges Fund Management,
of énergie Fitness, has
a private equity firm with
died aged 51 following a
significant expertise in the
short illness. Spaticchia was
health and fitness sector and
also chair of the recently-
a strong social mandate.
launched Empowered Brands
He then led a successful
group, and vice-chair of BMF.
MBO of énergie in June
A serial entrepreneur,
2020, taking back control of the company he
loved and respected
founded out of a CVA.
énergie Fitness
Spaticchia was a muchindustry leader. Spaticchia began his career in the health club industry as an 18-year-old, after spotting
■■Spaticchia launched the highly successful énergie chain in 2003
an advert in a local paper
"Spaticchia began his career in the health club industry as an 18-year-old, after spotting an advert for gym managers"
seeking fitness enthusiasts to train as gym managers. His first chain of clubs, called HiLife, was launched
Spaticchia then announced growth plans for Empowered Brands, the franchise investment business that had acquired énergie Fitness, with the aim of making it the 'most dominant fitness franchise business in Europe'.
in the 1990s, followed by the
Spaticchia set out on a rapid
than 100 sites and 150,000
He is survived by his
launch of énergie in 2003.
expansion push for énergie.
members across the UK and
wife Claire and sons Josh,
By 2019 the company's
Ireland. In August 2019,
Luc, Dakota and Mason.
franchise portfolio had more
the company was sold to
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Together with business partner, Peter Sage,
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson named as new president of the Local Government Association
T
he Local Government Association (LGA) has appointed Baroness
"I look forward to continuing Lord Kerslake's relentless work to promote the important work of local government"
Tanni Grey-Thompson as its new president. The Paralympic legend and ukactive chair will
ukactive
■■The Paralympic legend
2
Assembly for up to a
Baroness Grey-Thompson.
maximum of eight years.
Since then, as a Crossbench
Grey-Thompson said:
succeed outgoing president
Peer, she has used her
"I'm honoured and thrilled
Lord Kerslake – who has
experience and knowledge
to be appointed as the new
held the role for six years.
during debates in the
President of the LGA.
Grey-Thompson will be
House of Lords and has
"I look forward to
formally elected at the LGA's
spoken on a range of issues
continuing Lord Kerslake's
General Assembly in July.
including sport, disability
relentless work to promote
A long-time advocate
rights and welfare reform.
and support the important
and current ukactive chair will take up the role in July
2010 and was conferred as
of sport and physical
The president of the LGA
and extensive work of
activity, Grey-Thompson
is a cross-party role and
local government."
was made a life peer in
is elected by the General
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Contents issue 790 News Industry mourns Jan Spaticchia
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Valerie Bures brings Vaha to UK
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Sports clubs hit hard by pandemic
Vaha
02
■■Bures, co-founder of Mrs Sporty, launched Vaha in 2019
"Our mission is to empower entire households to train however they want and whenever they want"
Founder of énergie and chair of the recently-launched Empowered Brands group passes, following short illness
Entrepreneur behind womenonly gym group Mrs. Sporty brings interactive fitness mirror to UK market
Sport and Recreation Alliance Survey of more than 1,400 community sport providers reveals they have lost 60 per cent of members
Valerie Bures co-creator of Mrs Sporty, brings Vaha fitness mirror to the UK
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F
10
Leadership shuffle at DLL
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8.8m Brits did no exercise in past 12 months
it tech firm Vaha is
as well as a library of 200
launching its interactive
on-demand workouts.
fitness mirror into the
UK home fitness market. Vaha has been developed
Users can also book personal training sessions through Vaha, with trainers
and founded by Valerie
connecting live to the mirror
Bures – co-creator of Mrs
and providing users with
Sporty, one of Europe's
individual workouts.
largest women-only fitness
Bures said: "Our mission
chains, which has Steffi
is to empower entire
Graf as an investor.
households to train however
The business has
want and with the world's
Porsche Ventures and
best personal trainers
London investment firm
– all from the comfort
Unbound. Also involved are
of their own home.
HV Holtzbrinck Ventures,
"After the events of the
Global Founders Capital, TQ
past year, home fitness
Ventures and RTP Global.
has never been more
Designed to act as a virtual
people around the world
uses a "hologram" to guide
take their home workouts
exercisers through workouts
to the next level."
and offers live sessions
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David Lloyd Leisure's Glenn Earlam will move from his role as CEO to become chair of the business, with COO, Russell Barnes, stepping into the CEO role
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Public leisure under threat
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important. We want to help
personal trainer, the mirror
Anytime Fitness UK has revealed that April was its busiest month for new memberships since it began trading in the UK
Nuffield Health's Healthier Nation Index shows nearly four in five (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on exercise
they want, whenever they
secured investment from
Boom month for Anytime Fitness
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their leisure centres permanently during 2021.
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leisure opps people Phillip Mills and Dave Wright's Myzone among FIT Summit 2021 award winners
P
hillip Mills, founder and executive director of Les Mills, Chris
"The awards recognise top-performing companies and executives from across Asia-Pacific’s fitness industry"
Hemsworth's Centr app and Dave Wright's Myzone, are
with a judging committee,
• Fitness/wellness
among the winners of the
composed of 60 companies,
company of the year award:
2021 Fitness & Wellness
picking the winners in each
Evolution Wellness
Awards of Excellence.
category from a shortlist.
• Franchise of the year
The full list of winners is:
award: Body Fit Training
FIT Summit, held this
• App of the year
• Executive of the year
week, the awards recognise
award: Centr
award: Greg Oliver, CEO,
top-performing companies
• Deal of the year award:
Fitness & Lifestyle Group
and executives from across
Inspire Brands Asia
• Lifetime achievement
Asia-Pacific’s fitness
(for its acquisition of
award: Phillip Mills, founder
and wellness industry.
Anytime Fitness Asia)
and executive director,
• Technology company of
Les Mills International.
the year award: Myzone
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Announced during the LES MILLS
■■Phillip Mills was given the Lifetime Achievement Award
In total, the awards feature seven different categories
Futures expert Seth Mattison shares four strategies for leaders to confidently move forward amid coronavirus
C
OVID-19 has presented
your brain disregards it," he
our industry with a
says, "but those emotions
chance to reinvent
don't just go away, they
itself, said thought leader
manifest themselves in
Seth Mattison at ISPA's
stress and illness."
Stronger Together Summit.
He also suggested that Seth Mattison, FutureSight Labs
Mattison, the founder of FutureSight Labs, helps leaders from organisations such as Johnson & Johnson, IBM and The Walt Disney Company prepare for the culture of the workplace years from now.
■■Mattison's human-centric approach resonated with delegates
His human-centric
"In neuroscience, until you can articulate something, your brain disregards it – but those emotions don't just go away"
approach to business resonated with delegates as he shared four strategies to help them
he said, explaining that
following the pandemic.
leaders need to take care
"Find and activate the
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'reframe the story'. "You need to ask yourself 'what can I do now, that I couldn't do before'," he said. "What's your story, how can you reframe it and sell it to your team?" Mattison's second strategy is to 'expand what's possible'. He recommended operators take a wider lens to their business, looking at
confidently move forward
idea of self-compassion,"
leaders find the time to
of themselves before they can support others.
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Part of his advice was to 'name the emotion'. "In neuroscience, until you can articulate something,
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Institute's (GWI) latest Q&A,
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spa and wellness icon Sue
"In the US, every beauty salon,
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should begin differentiating
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Leisure Opps news mindfulness
STA offers mindfulness resources The Swimming Teachers'
separate parent guide and
Association (STA) has
a digital marketing pack,
partnered with a psychologist
containing posters, social
to provide new mindfulness
media banners and a logo
and wellness resources
for swim schools to display. commercial director, said:
and mindfulness activity
"Swimming is one of the
guidance has been designed
most beneficial sporting
to help swimming teachers
activities for mental
care for and support,
health and wellbeing,
young learners' wellbeing
but it has been really hit
and mindfulness during
hard by the pandemic. "Millions of children have
lessons – at a time when the effects of the pandemic
lost out on the opportunity
are still being felt.
to start or access their
Developed in partnership
■■The resources have been designed to help swimming teachers
regular lessons over the last
with Dr Alexandra Barnett,
12 months, and for many,
a chartered counselling
this will have affected their
psychologist, the 17-page
confidence and competence
guidance note contains
– and potential enjoyment of
30 different mindfulness
swimming moving forward.
activities and comes with a
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STA
The new wellbeing
Shutterstock/Monkey Business Images
Zoe Cooper, STA's
for its members.
Millions of children have lost the opportunity to start lessons Zoe Cooper
public leisure
First leisure framework celebrates £144m milestone The UK's first dedicated leisure re
su
Alliance Leisure
development framework has
A l l ia n c e
L ei
completed its first four-year term with £144m committed investment in public leisure projects. Launched in 2017 by Denbighshire
■■The framework has delivered 41 projects
County Council and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, the UK
Local authorities will need to broaden their offerings Sarah Watts
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"Local authorities will need to broaden
Leisure Framework makes the
their offerings, both indoors and outdoor
procurement process quicker and easier
spaces, to create active environments
so local authorities and other public
that can be used by as many members
bodies can develop leisure facilities
of the community as possible to ensure
more efficiently and affordably.
value for money," commented Sarah
The framework is delivered by leisure development partner Alliance Leisure.
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Grassroots clubs 'lost 60 per cent of members' There is "incredible
during lockdowns and that
resilience" in the sports and
the lack of income during
physical activity sector –
the pandemic has placed
but the industry requires
additional pressure on
further support to bounce
the financial reserves of
back from the devastating
community organisations. However, those
That is the headline
responding to the survey
finding of a new report,
lost an average of 60 per
based on a survey of more
cent of their members. Commenting on the
sport providers involved
report, SRA chief executive,
in the delivery of more
Lisa Wainwright, said:
than 75 sports and
"Community sport clubs
activities across the UK.
are the lifeblood of cities,
Recreation Alliance (SRA)
support them as the nation
and the Sport Industry
recovers, to allow everyone
Research Group at Sheffield
to take advantage of the
Hallam University, the survey
incredible wellbeing benefits
found that volunteers were
of sport and recreation."
crucial in supporting clubs
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r
nA
l li a n c e
Re
the country and we must
t io ea
d
between the Sport and
c
towns and village across an
Conducted in partnership
■■Clubs and sports providers have been hard hit by the pandemic
Sports
than 1,400 community
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effects of the pandemic.
Community sport clubs are the lifeblood of cities, towns and villages Lisa Wainwright
research
Sport England has reported a drop of
nd
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710,000 in the number of people classed
tE
ng
la
Active adults kept their exercise habits during 2020 Spor
as active in England during 2020. In total, more than a quarter of England's adult population (27.1 per cent) is now classed as physically
■■The pandemic has change people's exercise habits
inactive, ie, those undertaking less than 30 minutes of exercise each week.
has been a worrying increase in the
In spite of this, the good news is
number of people who are inactive.
that most adults who are classed as
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Tim Hollingsworth, CEO, Sport
physically active maintained their
England, said: "The pandemic has had
exercise habits during lockdown.
a huge impact on people's ability to
The figures come from Sport
engage in sport and physical activity, but
England's latest Active Lives Adult
the reality is it could have been worse."
Survey, which also shows that there
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Leisure Opps news BACK TO BUSINESS
Busiest month ever for Anytime Fitness Anytime Fitness UK has
across the UK during
revealed that April was
2021 – in St Helier
its busiest month for new
(Jersey), Epsom, Newark,
memberships since it
Addlestone and Daventry.
began trading in the UK.
It is expecting to open a further four clubs in May, taking the UK portfolio to
of thousands" of new
in excess of 180 clubs. Neil Randall, CEO of
influx of new members was
Anytime achieved the
something to "celebrate", the
record-breaking numbers
health and fitness sector will
despite clubs in England
still face challenging times
opening 12 days into the
ahead despite a positive
month, those in Scotland
re-start to business. "While these figures make
and Northern Ireland opening in the last week
fantastic early reading, our
of April and Welsh clubs
sector still requires more
remaining shut entirely.
government support to secure
Anytime Fitness has
■■Anytime experienced an influx of members during April
M
however, that while the
"unprecedented demand".
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bucc aco
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Anytime Fitness UK, said
clubs during April, following
rst oc
independently-owned
S hu tte
members joined its
opened five new clubs
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The franchised health club operator said "tens
Our sector still requires more government support
the future of facilities."
Neil Randall
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outdoor exercise
Parkrun study: low risk of COVID-19 transmission A report commissioned by Parkrun has estimated that allowing massparticipation outdoor events carries an "exceptionally low risk" of COVID-19 transmission.
■■The research ran through 10,000 simulations
The study, by Professor Clive Beggs at Queen Mary University of
been an infectious person present
London, utilised data published by
at 30 per cent of events and in just
the Office for National Statistics
0.015 per cent of runners potentially
(ONS) from March 2021, looking at
acquiring a COVID-19 infection.
the prevalence of the virus, alongside
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Parkrun
Importantly, at events where an infectious person did participate, there would have been an average R value of only 0.057
Importantly, at events where an
antibody levels within the population.
infectious person did participate,
The study found that, on average,
there would have been an average
if Parkruns had been open in March
R value of only 0.057.
this year (2020), there would not have
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Leisure Opps news 10-year strategy
UK Sport's targets events worth £7bn In addition to the
UK Sport has outlined
ambitious events schedule,
the "greatest decade of
the agency's Strategic
extraordinary sporting
Plan 2021-31 involves
moments", driven by success
some significant shifts
at the Paris 2024 Games and
for the high-performance
the hosting of major events.
sport community. Dame Katherine Grainger,
The high performance agency's new 10-year
Chair of UK Sport said:
strategic plan includes
"Together we have achieved
proposals to host nearly 100
so much in Olympic
events, which collectively
and Paralympic sport.
represent a £7bn boost
Nevertheless, we are very
to the UK economy.
aware there is no room for
97 events across 44
of high-performance sport.
t
must build on our success to create the next exciting phase
or
In total, the list includes
Sp
events through to 2024.
■■UK Sport strategy targets the 2030 FIFA World Cup
complacency and that we
UK
It has already secured 22
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its mission to create
world championships,
even more collaboratively
with specific events being
and inclusively to keep
There's no room for complacency – we must build on our success
targeted including the
winning and win well."
Katherine Grainger
2030 FIFA World Cup.
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operators
Russell Barnes named CEO at DLL, Earlam becomes chair David Lloyd Leisure
David Lloyd Leisure's Glenn Earlam will move from his role as CEO to become
Russell Barnes has been with DLL for the best part of six years, having moved across from Merlin Entertainments with Earlam in 2015.
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chair of the business, with COO, Russell Barnes, stepping into the CEO role. Barnes has been with DLL for the best part of six years,
■■DLL operates 100 health clubs in the UK
having moved across from Merlin Entertainments with Earlam in 2015.
across Europe and says it "seeks
Barnes was a divisional director at
to transform businesses through
Merlin's Midway business, working
'operational improvements and high
with Earlam, who was MD.
returning capital investments'.
David Lloyd Leisure is owned by
David Lloyd is one of Europe's
TDR Capital, which bought it from
largest premium operators, with
London & Regional and Caird Capital
124 clubs – 100 in the UK.
in 2013. TDR has €8bn invested
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Leisure Opps news research
8.8m Brits did no exercise in past 12 months Nearly four in five (73 per
is worse now (April 2021)
cent) Britons are failing to
than it was a year ago,
meet NHS recommendations
with older age groups
on exercise, as a result
reporting a worse decline. Strikingly, only 10 per
of successive lockdowns
cent of those over 55 years
of unhealthy habits.
of age agreed their physical
In addition, there's
health has improved. Despite evidence linking
evidence of a growing mental health crisis, as 41
obesity and severity of illness
per cent of Brits say their
from COVID-19, and in the
mental health has become
wake of the Prime Minister
worse in the past year.
announcing a new obesity
The figures come
strategy last year, 16 per cent
from The Nuffield Health
of the population – which an
Healthier Nation Index,
estimated 8.8 million adults
launched by the healthcare
– have done no exercise at
charity, which is based on
all in the last 12 months.
The Index reveals that,
■■ A quarter of those 55+ did no exercise in the past 12 months
This rises to a quarter of
a comprehensive survey of more than 8,000 Britons.
Shutterstock/BAZA Production
leading to the formation
over 55s, despite inactivity being a risk factor for
on average, 33 per cent
death from COVID-19.
said their physical health
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The Index reveals that, on average, a third of Britons (33 per cent) agree their physical health is worse now (April 2021) than it was a year ago, with older age groups reporting a worse decline
expansion
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Rowbots, the boutique fitness brand co-founded by star footballer Rowbots
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Gareth Bale's Rowbots to open second site in London Sh utte r
Gareth Bale, has revealed plans to open its second London studio. Open on 17 May, the studio is located
■■The first Rowbots opened in London in 2019
at Broadgate Quarter, a 456,000sq ft office campus located at the junction of the City and Shoreditch.
Gareth Bale's love for rowing spurred his involvement in the new concept. 12
The first Rowbots opened in Fitzrovia in 2019, occupying a 1,800sq ft space
Offering full-body workouts using
and housing 11 rowing machines with
rowing machines and floor exercises,
a capacity of 22 people per class. The
the concept was launched by Bale
new site will be a similar set-up.
alongside CEO Sam Green and brand specialist, Greg Zimmerman. Bale's love for rowing spurred his involvement in the new concept.
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Independent clubs "recover quicker" Independent gyms in the
better at independent
UK have fared better during
clubs, both in terms of
the pandemic than larger
visit throughput and active
corporate operators in
member percentage. The report is based on a study from July to
Net member movement
December 2020, using
among independents was
data from 627 independent
generally positive during
clubs, representing a total
key times in 2020 – in
of 289,000 members,
spite of being negative
3.9 million visits, and
for the wider sector.
revenue of £32m. Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, said: "We know
Independent Fitness Clubs
that independent fitness
Benchmarking Report,
businesses have been hit
by 4global, ukactive and
hard by the pandemic but
GGFit, which outlines the
with the support of their
impact of COVID-19 on
members they have proven
independent fitness clubs.
to be agile and adaptable
Among the key findings
■■Membership levels recovered quicker at independent clubs
e
from a new study, titled
tiv
The finding comes
Shutterstock/Jason Sponseller
according to new research.
ukac
holding on to their members,
to change, which is
is that membership levels
demonstrated in this report."
bounced back significantly
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Independent clubs have proven to be agile and adaptable to change Huw Edwards
research
Taking antihistamines prior to
ty
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exercise can prevent the body from
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getting the full benefit of exercise. A new study found antihistamines reduce normal increases in
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blood flow to the muscles by 35 per cent during exercise. Conducted by Ghent University and the University of Copenhagen and
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published in the Science Advances
Antihistamines are a common drug used by hayfever sufferers – and many take some before exercising outdoors. Senior author, Dr Wim Derave,
journal, the study also found that
said: "The detrimental effects of H1/
antihistamines decreased aerobic
H2 blockade on functional outcomes
capacity, blocked the improvements
were caused by impaired adaptations
that exercise has on circulation and
in key regulatory proteins."
the body's ability to tolerate glucose.
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Leisure Opps news marketing
Nuffield offers NHS staff 40% discount "NHS staff can use
Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent
the NHS40 at checkout
discount on membership fees
to redeem the offer. "Those signing up for the
across its UK network of 113 All direct employees of the
discount will need to show a valid NHS ID badge on
NHS can join online with the
their first visit to a fitness
code NHS40, or visit a centre
and wellbeing centre to
in person to take up the offer.
validate membership and
The discount applies to
retain the discounted rate." Earlier this year, Nuffield
full, individual standard monthly memberships.
launched a series of free,
A spokesperson for
online classes focused on
Nuffield said: "As a thank
Nuffield Health
fitness and wellbeing centres.
emotional wellbeing.
■■NHS staff can activate the discount at any Nuffield centre
The classes are available
you to all NHS staff for their immeasurable contribution
on the healthcare charity's
each and every year – and
digital platform, Nuffield
especially during the COVID-
Health 24/7, and aim to
19 pandemic – we're proud
give people the means
to offer NHS employees
to focus on their mental
a 40 per cent discount to
wellbeing – as well as their
support our purpose to
physical – from their homes.
build a healthier nation.
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As a thank you to all NHS staff for their immeasurable contribution we're proud to offer NHS employees a 40 per cent discount purpose to build a healthier nation Nuffield Health
research
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Pool water kills COVID-19 virus in 30 seconds Im perial
peer-review, suggests the risk of COVID-19 transmission in swimming pool water is "incredibly low". The study looked at the effects of swimming pool water on SARS-CoV-2,
■■The study looked at varying chlorine and pH levels
the virus which causes COVID-19, to assess the amount of time and
We could show that the virus doesn't survive Wendy Barclay
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The research was undertaken by
contact needed to inactivate the virus
virologist, Professor Wendy Barclay,
in varying chlorine and pH levels.
who said: "By mixing the virus with
It found that 1.5mg per litre of free chlorine, coupled with a pH between
swimming pool water, we could show that the virus does not survive, meaning
7-7.2 reduced the infectivity of the virus
the water was no longer infectious."
more than 1,000-fold within 30 seconds.
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public leisure
■■117 centres could run out of money 'within months'
while of those councils that are planning to keep all their facilities
Dan Humphreys, DCN's lead member
open, nearly 80 per cent say they
for enhancing quality of life, said:
will be forced to cut services back.
"As these alarming findings show,
The chilling figures come from a
Many facilities face a desperately bleak future Dan Humphreys
the gyms, swimming pools and local
study by the District Councils' Network
leisure centres that communities
(DCN) – a body representing 180
rely on every day face a desperately
local authorities in England – and
bleak future, with many on the brink
reveals the devastating impact of
of closing in the coming months."
the pandemic on leisure centres.
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boutiques
United Fitness Brands acquires Barrecore launched 'supergroup' of boutique fitness brands,
ycl Bo o m c
(UFB), the recently
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United Fitness Brands
Barrecore
has acquired Barrecore, the barre studio operator. Barrecore will become the third brand in UFB's
■■Barrecore was founded in 2011 and is currently
portfolio – joining Boom
in the process of opening its 13th site
Cycle and KOBOX – and adds 12 sites to the group's estate. The acquisition will extend the UFB portfolio to more
UFB will be on the lookout for brands to join the group
Group, and chaired by David
Hilary Rowland
The group has outlined
than 20 sites and – thanks
Hilary Rowland, co-founder
Lloyd, founder of David
of Boom Cycle and one of
Lloyd Leisure Clubs.
the driving forces behind UFB, said: "UFB will be on
plans for "immediate
the lookout for brands to
to Barrecore's studios in
the process of opening its
expansion" upon COVID-19
join the group that mean
Alderley Edge, Hale and
13th location in Leeds.
restrictions lifting, with
more than just a workout
Bristol – will establish it
Barrecore will now be
KOBOX opening its fourth
to their communities;
owned by UFB, which is
studio within one of Boom
brands that create
backed by Pembroke VCT,
Cycle's current locations
collective effervescence."
Nectar Capital Dominvs
in Waterloo, London.
More: http://lei.sr/U9E7z_H
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Leisure Opps news new opening
Legoland's new Mythica revealed Merlin Entertainments has
the animated film to fully
revealed the first images
immerse families in the
of the new multi-million-
Lego Mythica world. Flight of The Sky Lion
pound Lego Mythica: World
will be accompanied by an
zone at its Legoland
array of other attractions
Windsor theme park.
and rides, such as the Fire and Ice Freefall, a
on 29 May, the new
drop ride standing at 13
family area is currently
metres tall; and Hydra's
under construction and is
Challenge, a water ride
located between Heartlake
protected by one of Lego
City and the resort's
Mythica's guardians Duo. Helen Bull, divisional
Lego-themed hotels.
thrilled to give our guests a
Sky Lion – which stands at
first look at Lego Mythica
more than 25 metres tall.
and showcase some of the
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ride – called Flight of The
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Windsor Resort said: "We're /H
UK's first ever flying theatre
The 4D experience will
■■Mythica attractions include the 4D ride, Flight of The Sky Lion
director at Legoland
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It will be home to the
Li nke
Opening to the public
Merlin Entertainments/Legoland Windsor
of Mythical Creatures
attractions, experiences and
include wind, mist and
models that will be unveiled
smell effects, which have
when we open in May."
been synchronised with
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We're thrilled to give our guests a first look at Lego Mythica Helen Bull
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West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley,
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West Midland Safari Park launches viewing lodges LinkedIn
an "immersive overnight wildlife experience", offering guests the opportunity to view the zoo's animals from the comfort of their beds.
■■The elephant lodges accommodate up to five guests
The attraction has opened its longawaited Safari Lodges, which overlook
Conservation has been at the forefront of our minds Neil James
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Project Manager Neil James said:
cheetahs and African elephants in
"It's been thrilling to watch this project
their newly-updated animal habitats.
grow into something so spectacular,
There are eight lodges in total, with six of them offering overnight stays. The double-story elephant lodges
and to have done it with conservation at the forefront of our minds when it came to the design and build throughout,
are themed with thatched roofs,
has been hugely important."
accommodating up to five people.
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Hasbro to launch Monopoly Lifesized The launch of Hasbro's
It will consist of a
Monopoly attraction in
75-minute gameplay
London is back on the cards,
segment on a 15 x 15m
with 14 August 2021 slated
board, featuring the iconic
as the official opening
properties, with each board
date for the experience.
capable of hosting between
The attraction was
eight and 24 people split into four teams, all playing
an intention to open in
against each other.
2020 – but plans were put
David Hutchinson, CEO
back due to the pandemic.
of Gamepath, said: "For
Hasbro has partnered
us, Monopoly Lifesized
with international theatre
represents a major
producer Selladoor
entry into a growing and
Worldwide to open the
exciting marketplace.
live-action version of the iconic Monopoly board game. Called Monopoly Lifesized,
Hasbro/Selladoor/gamepath
announced in 2019 with
■■Monopoly Lifesized will consist of a 75-minute gameplay
"Audiences want to consume live performance differently, and what
game with escape rooms
favourite board game?"
For us, this is a major entry into a growing marketplace
and team challenges.
More: http://lei.sr/B7M9G_O
David Hutchinson
the participatory gameplay
better way than to
attraction will combine
jump into a life-sized
elements of the board
version of the world's
heritage
Face mask added to St Albans cathedral's carvings St Albans cathedral
Visitors to St Albans Cathedra will be able to spot a very contemporary item among the newly-restored,
We will also be launching a brandnew pilgrimage route during the annual Alban Pilgrimage in June St Albans Cathedral
medieval shrine of St Amphibalus. The restoration of the rare memorial took place during the COVID-19 commemorated with the addition
England moving to Step 3 in its
of a figure wearing a face mask.
roadmap out of lockdowns.
The shrine of St Amphibalus is
return of the newly restored shrine of
shrines and St Albans is the only
St Amphibalus, we will be launching
British cathedral to house two.
a brand-new pilgrimage route during
The St Albans Cathedral reopened
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one of Britain's 13 medieval pedestal
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pandemic – a fact which has been
the annual Alban Pilgrimage in June." More: http://lei.sr/n3M3t_O
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Active IQ leads the way in emerging Saudi fitness market there's a shift towards health and fitness in saudi arabia thanks to the Crown prince and Chairman of the Council of economic and Development affairs, Mohammad bin salman bin abdulaziz alsaud, whose Vision 2030 programme includes an ambitious goal to increase public participation in sports and athletic activities.
■■Fitness is booming in the thriving Saudi economy
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rom this comes a great opportunity for gym and studio owners to expand their horizons, upskill their staff and extend their offering across the Kingdom.
Raising standards The emerging Saudi fitness market is prioritising integrity and high standards as it develops and grows. "There is much admiration for the Western education system in Saudi Arabia and
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partners in the Kingdom for several years to raise standards, drive quality and deliver face-to-face training and physical assessments," says Gavin Baxter, Business Consultant at Active IQ. "We recognised the need to translate materials and tailor solutions to suit leisureopportunities.co.uk
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We recognised the need to translate materials and tailor solutions to suit the Saudi culture the Saudi culture and we are working towards adapting our Level 2 Gym
more classes to local women. "I looked to Active IQ for guidance
Tracy. "Now I’m seeing Saudi women wanting to train both for their own
Instructor, Level 2 Group Training and
and support knowing its reputation
self-esteem and confidence and to be
Level 3 PT qualifications accordingly.
for first-rate tuition and accreditation.
able to engage other ladies in exercise.
"It’s an exciting market to be
Their attention to detail to find solutions
"We are breaking new ground
involved in with a high level of energy
to meet our local culture and training
here and currently are the only
and enthusiasm from the fitness
needs has helped gain people’s trust
ones training women as instructors,
professionals seeking to grow their
and confidence in our process."
trainers and assessors," says Tracy.
profession in line with the new
Tracy undertook the Active IQ
health goals in the Kingdom."
Professional Career Development
others follow our example and
programme in September 2020
that’s an exciting prospect." ●
Leading the way
enabling her to train other women. She
Leading the way to fulfil the new
then lost no time in recruiting her first
opportunity for Saudi women to train
cohort of 20 ladies to study the Active
as instructors is Tracy Aldereyaane,
IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training
Vice President, Spectrum® Wellness
train and was delighted to find 18 of
for Women. Seeing a spike in interest
them were Saudi women. "When I first
among women attending her classes and
started training here in Saudi Arabia,
sessions, she spotted the opportunity
instructors were mainly ex-pats from
to train ladies as instructors to bring
the uS, South Africa and Britain," says
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Going back in time A permanent theme park will open at site of the spectacular Kynren show in Durham this year
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Arches, the registered charity behind the outdoor theatrical spectacular Kynren – an Epic Tale of England in Bishop Auckland, Durham, UK, has unveiled plans to open a brand new theme park.
Called 11Arches Park, the park is set
in the grounds of the Kynren show on 45 hectares, close to the River Wear and overlooked by Auckland Castle. Offering “epic journeys through time" with immersive live shows and attractions, the park will allow visitors to step back in time and explore a Viking village and walk through The Maze of Fame, the Kids’ Viking Lair and Dancing Waters show. Family-focused activities, such as Animal Croft, allow visitors to meet the stars of the Kynren shows – the horses, chicken, sheep and goats – up close. Visitors can then take their seats
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at the end of the day for the crowning glory, the latest original new show ‘Fina and The Golden Cape’ set on the panoramic outdoor stage.
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■■Park visitors can enjoy the full Kynren show in the evenings
Kynren/11Arches
Offering “epic journeys" with immersive live shows and attractions, the park will allow visitors to step back in time between the dates of 7 August and
Kynren was first launched in 2016
11 September 2021, before opening
and was created with the famed French
fully in 2022. Tickets are available
live action operator, Puy du Fou, acting
for Kynren and 11Arches Park
as artistic partner in its first season.
alongside a joint same day ticket.
STEADY GROWTH The UK show has grown independently
Attractions Management, Anne-
since, adding and developing
Isabelle Daulon, CEO and co-founder
the theatrical experience and
of 11Arches, said: "We describe it as
its visitor offering each year.
a 'ride-free theme park' with plenty
The opening of 11Arches Park is part
Kynren/11Arches
Speaking exclusively to Leisure Opportunities' sister magazine,
of immersive experiences. In short,
of a strategy to establish the 7.5-acre
■■The new park will offer guests
it's an entirely new visitor experience
45 hectares site as a visitor attraction
the chance to meet the Kynren
to complement our award-winning
which is open every day during the
show's stars – the animals
evening show, Kynren, with both
UK summer months in 2022.
attractions presented under with the
Night time theatrical spectacular,
theme of traveling through time and
Kynren – an Epic Tale of England, hosts
watching legends come to life.
up to 8,000 people in a purpose-built,
"It will include the same elements
panoramic outdoor stage. The show
that make Kynren so epic – the
centres around a 3,462sq m lake
amazing cast, the brilliant stunt-
and castle, featuring pyrotechnics,
riders, as well as all the immersive
water and light shows and a cast
experiences and special effects."
and crew of more than 1,000. l
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Tackling cancer with exercise Cancer patients are being prescribed exercise as part of new brand new approach which could aid recovery
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pioneering programme looks to help cancer patients prepare for and respond to their treatment by offering them a combination of exercise, nutrition and
psychological support. Launched by Sheffield Hallam
University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) and funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, the new approach will provide tailored support and guidance for each Shutterstock/ Lighthunter
■■The programme is being launched by Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre
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■■The method is designed to optimise cancer treatment save 2,000 lives a year, in Yorkshire alone
In recent years, it has become very clear that exercise plays a vital role in improving cancer survival rates Pilot programme
with a lower risk of recurrence and
Patients with cancer of the lungs,
a greater likelihood of recovery. “Physical activity is not usually
small intestine will be part of an
prescribed for patients receiving cancer
initial pilot before the programme
treatment and we want that to change."
is widened to include patients with
Dr Kathryn Scott, CEO at Yorkshire
other forms of cancer. The pilot is
Cancer Research, added: “In recent
expected to start in the autumn.
years, it has become clear exercise
Professor Robert Copeland,
plays a vital role in improving
Director of the Advanced Wellbeing
survival rates, and physical activity
Research Centre, said: “We want
programmes should be prescribed in
to improve the way we support
the same way as other treatments."
people with cancer to prepare for and recover from their treatment. “Evidence suggests a programme
■■Individuals will be given
Pioneering work is for 2,000 more people to survive
and psychological support can
cancer every year in Yorkshire," said
reduce negative side effects,
Scott, 'together with the pioneering team
improve treatment and longer-
at AWRC, we're taking a huge leap into
term quality of life.
creating a world-leading programme that
“Being more physically active
can be introduced across Yorkshire and
following diagnosis is associated
beyond, helping to save many lives.” l
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tailored support and guidance
“At Yorkshire Cancer Research, our aim
of exercise, changes to diet
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Towards wellness Bannatyne's financial director, Ken Campling, explains how the group is using spas to reposition itself as a wellness provider
Ban
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H
ealth club operator
look after people’s wellness. We have
itself as a wellness provider,
gyms, but we also have physiotherapy
as it looks to bounce back
on every site, café bar areas for a social
from the effects of the
element and spas at 48 of our clubs.
pandemic lockdowns.
Speaking exclusively to Leisure
"Gyms with spas are more profitable than gyms without: on
Opportunities' sister magazine, HCM,
average they add 20–25 per cent
Bannatyne FD, Ken Campling, says
to the profitability of a location.
the decision has been partly driven
"We want to integrate the
by the fact that clubs with spas are
offering around these and get
up to 25 per cent more profitable.
that holistic message across."
In a wide-ranging interview,
Gyms with a spa are more profitable than gyms without: on average they add 20–25 per cent to profitability
"We have all the elements needed to
Bannatyne is repositioning
Campling said the repositioning will
Campling said: "The main strategy
also require training. "We need to train
will be positioning ourselves
staff so they know more about each part
as a wellness provider, which I
of the business and we need to be more
believe can be a USP for us.
persuasive with our members," he said.
■■Bannatyne is repositioning to bounce back from the effects of the pandemic
Ken Campling, financial director, Bannatyne
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■■The Bannatyne Spa in partnership with Elemis at Bannatyne
the Charlton House Hotel
We have all the elements needed to look after people’s wellness – physiotherapy at every club and 48 spas More than fitness
holidays – and are thinking: ‘I’ve got
"We want them to understand it isn’t
to get back to the health club now’."
better as a person – physically and
Adjusting the portfolio
mentally – and that taking advantage
Like other UK operators, Bannatyne
of more of our complementary
has been hit hard by the pandemic
services will help them achieve this."
and the subsequent lockdowns.
As a result of the strategy, Bannatyne
Campling revealed the company
expects to be back making monthly
has permanently closed two clubs –
profits by the end of the year.
Birmingham Priory and London’s Russell
"I believe we’ll be profitable again, month by month, by the end of 2021," Campling said. "Early sales since reopening have been very encouraging. While I know the
Square – bringing its estate to 71. Both sites were coming toward the end of their leases and – in
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just about fitness, but about feeling
■■The group is looking to integrate the offering around its spas and get a holistic message across
contrast with the new focus on wellness – had no spa. l
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BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER / FITNESS COACH AT PUREGYM With over 250 clubs, 1 million members and growing every day, PureGym is the UK’s favourite gym. Our success has been built on an amazing team of talented, passionate and committed people and as we continue to grow we have exciting opportunities for talented Personal Trainers and Fitness Coaches. TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A CAREER AT PUREGYM If you have a passion for fitness and love helping people achieve their potential and reach their goals, then PureGym is the place for you. We are looking for Level 3 Personal Training qualified individuals who are determined, driven and passionate to help provide the best fitness experience in the UK. You will be employed by PureGym part-time for 12 hours a week as a Fitness Coach. Separately, outside of your employed hours as a Fitness Coach, you will be able to use the facilities at the gym you are based in when running your self-employed Personal Training business, providing access to 1000s of current and new members to help grow your business.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? PERSONAL TRAINERS AT PUREGYM • Competitive rental agreements – 1st month free • Access to insight, advice and free development courses and coaching to help you build and run your business • Discounted CPD courses with Industry Experts and insurance with Fit Pro • Free advertising on our PG Website
FITNESS COACHES AT PUREGYM In return for your hard work, we will reward you with a range of industry leading benefits to include: • A salary – 12 hours per week • Annual Leave allowance, with an additional day of leave for your birthday • Free First Aid qualification • Free Gym Membership
Apply now either by speaking to the Gym Manager or online: www.puregym.com/careers
OUR VALUES: We live by our values. They guide our decisions and keep us focussed on the business plan.
DELIGHT Every person, every visit, every interaction - be the best we can be.
PLAY TO WIN Never be complacent or lose our underdog mentality results matter.
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER Challenge, support, trust, encourage and believe in each other.
SWEAT THE DETAILS Step-by step, moment-by-moment, go the extra mile.
KEEP MOVING FORWARD Try new things, learn from mistakes, kick the moving ball.
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G N I R I H E R A E W Finding your fit. Itʼs what The Gym is all about. No matter your shape or size or experience, thereʼs a place for everyone here! Seeing everyone at The Gym grow by taking on amazing development opportunities in a growing business, and trying their arm at new things gives us a warm fuzzy feeling. And we want everyone who comes to us to get a piece of that amazing just-smashed-my-personal-best action. The Gym is where you take yourself to the next level.
•GENERAL MANAGERS •ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGERS •PERSONAL TRAINERS/FITNESS TRAINERS •CAREERS IN GYM SUPPORT Come and find your fit at The Gym, head to www.thegymgroup.com/careers.
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A BETTER CAREER STARTS HERE With 270 leisure centres across the UK, now’s a great time to join Better. We’re run by GLL, a charitable social enterprise and the largest public provider of leisure and cultural services in the UK. Our aim is to get more people more active, more of the time, whilst making leisure, cultural and community facilities accessible and affordable. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re different; so whether you’re a lifeguard or duty manager, swimming teacher or fitness instructor, you’ll find a range of great careers across the UK. Benefits include: • Pension schemes • Discounts on shopping, days and nights out and events • Free uniform • Discounted membership at our leisure centres • Career pathways • Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best
So, join us today and see where we can take you, visit: www.glljobs.org
Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no. XR43398