Fitness & Beauty Update - March 2023

Fitness & Beauty

March 2023

WHATS IN THIS ISSUE...

BEACON OF EXCELLENCE

The University of Portsmouth has partnered with Technogym to unveil the state-of-the-art Ravelin Sports Centre Gym

The University of Portsmouth is a dynamic, forwardthinking university with ambitions to be the top modern university in the UK.

The all-new Ravelin Sports Centre building is a multi-purpose site open to staff, students, and the local community. Along with teaching facilities it contains a 175-station Technogym gym, studios, climbing wall, ski simulator, a 25m pool and an eight-court sports hall.

The University of Portsmouth’s priority is providing a quality education experience to its 25,000 students, which includes supporting student welfare and wellbeing throughout their time in higher education.

Investment in the campus and in student services is vital to achieving these visions and ambitions. The new sports centre and gym will encourage active lifestyle participation, support elite athletes in their goals, and help members of the community improve their fitness and wellbeing.

The new sports centre is an outstanding facility with a focus on sustainability, a diverse and accessible range of facilities and state of the art

equipment. Situated at the heart of the campus which is itself in the centre of the city, it serves as a welcoming beacon for participation in physical activity.

FULLY-EQUIPPED TECHNOGYM GYM

The University worked in partnership with Technogym to design and equip the new space. It features 175 stations, with the most cutting-edge equipment Technogym offers, including Technogym Bike and Bench, Skillrun and Skillmill, Skillrow format and Skillbike format. The cardio area is complete with the full Excite Live cardio range with its motivating content and large digital displays. Resistance equipment includes

Technogym Pure Strength and Selection lines. The project makes great use of Technogym’s most advanced digital solutions, including mywellness app and the Group Cycle format for classes and on-demand content.

LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH SHARED VALUES

The sports department at the University is committed to delivering an outstanding student experience in sport, whether that’s encouraging first-time users of the gym or supporting elite athletes in competition. Charlotte Doyle, deputy head of sport explains why partnering with Technogym was significant to this ground breaking project.

“It’s important we align with companies with similar values,” she says. “Technogym is committed to wellness in everything it does, and we knew they could support us in our goals.”

Paul Tilley, head of sport and recreation, agreed that the University’s long-term partnership with Technogym enables it to deliver excellence and offer the highest standards to students, staff, and the community.

“Technogym offers us close support across many areas, including technology, marketing, customer feedback and equipment mix. This includes the best solution to meet our needs and it’s a perfect fit for us and our sectorleading building. We really feel part of the Technogym family.”

ENTHUSIASTIC FEEDBACK FROM ACROSS THE STUDENT BODY

Since it opened at the start of the new academic year, feedback for the Ravelin Sports Centre gym has been enthusiastically positive. Users report being amazed by the facility’s equipment mix and innovative technology offered by Technogym’s equipment. Students in particular are delighted their University partnered

with a forward-thinking and technology-led provider such as Technogym. Having such an incredible facility in the heart of their campus is helping connect students and bring valuable structure to their days.

Finlay Morgan is a sport and exercise science student. He’s been enjoying the high-tech nature of the equipment. “The Technogym kit is really advanced,” he said. “The interactive displays help with motivation and I like being able to challenge myself against my friends. Technogym Bike is great for intense training, the display really helps me get the most out of my session.”

It’s not just sports students who are enjoying the new gym facility. Engagement is high across the whole student body, proving that the centre is helping tackle serious issues such as student loneliness by giving students a feeling of connection, whether they’re on or off campus. The quality and variety of facilities is encouraging students onto campus and motivating them to try new ways of engaging with fitness and sport.

Leah Lewis is an international business student who thinks the Ravelin gym is world-class. “I absolutely love the gym, the equipment is so accessible with easy instructions and digital content,”

she said. “We’ve got equipment I’ve never seen before! I like coming to the gym to let off steam and get a break from studying, as well as keeping fit on all this amazing equipment.”

BLENDING TECH AND SUSTAINABILITY

The new sports centre is built to the highest standards of technology, innovation, and sustainability. The University hopes it will welcome a million visitors a year including around 8,000 members per year.

Bernie Topham, deputy vice chancellor and chief operating officer, is immensely proud of the unique new facilities. She explains how the new sports centre helps the university support its students and the wider community.

“We have a high performing sports and exercise programme, and these facilities will support existing students and encourage future students to study with us,” she said. “The new sports centre also helps us play our part in making Portsmouth a healthier place to live. We work closely with residents and key partners there, and also use the facilities to train young people who will go on to careers in helping others.”

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LAUNCH FOUNDATION TO HELP BREAK DOWN ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO RUNNING

Green. Ben says: “As our company, RunThrough Events approaches its 10th anniversary in March 2023, we wanted to do something special. Launching the Foundation, making my home town race completely free to enter feels pretty special.”

Ben, Matt and the RunThrough Team, hope to trigger the start of a new movement to widen the appeal of running to the nation. The intention is for the Foundation to launch other free running events across the UK in the following years.

Matt Wood and Ben Green, who have both run for England, are excited to launch The RunThrough Foundation. This new not-for-profit organisation will help more people get into the sport and experiencing the physical and mental health benefits of running. The RunThrough Foundation is to launch in addition to their company, RunThrough Events, which is now the UK’s largest for mass participation events.

The foundation’s inaugural Warrington Running Festival is unique – it is the first totally free-to-enter UK running race. Offering a kids race, 5k, 10k and half marathon distances to 6,000 entrants via a ballot entry, the 2023 event is designed to break down the economic barriers to taking part in a mass-participation running event.

The Warrington Running Festival taking place on the 24 September 2023 will run on a closed-road course and will be chip-timed. The ballot is open now - click here to enter The first wave of the ballot was announced on the 31st January,

with 1,000 places already allocated to Warrington locals. The ballot for entries will remain open until July, through which the team expects a further 40,000 entries for the remaining 5,000 race places that will be allocated through waves in March, May and July.

The aim of the Foundation is to get thousands to participate, with entrants from deprived or low-income areas being given priority for places.

Foundation co-founder, Matt Wood says: “Running is one of the most accessible sports in the UK, but the cost of entering events can be a big barrier. Although we have been planning the launch of the Foundation for some time, the rising costs of food, fuel and energy have made this even more prominent in recent months.

“By opening the doors of a mass participation running event to people who can’t normally afford entry fees, we aim to introduce more people to the running community and all the positive physical, mental and social benefits it brings.”

Warrington is the home town of the Foundation’s co-founder, Ben

Ben adds: “We want to expand our free events into more cities and towns across the country – helping to spread the benefits of running nationwide. The Warrington Running Festival will allow us to find out whether an event like this can work and we hope it will encourage more partners to support us to fund and run this and future events.

“We also want to work with partners to get into communities where low incomes are preventing people from taking up running and organise workshops and coaching to give people the confidence to lace up their running shoes and get out there.”

The RunThrough Foundation has partnered up with various charities including ‘Home Start Warrington’ a charity who help parents and families through challenging times, and the Warrington based St Rocco’s Hospice providing support and specialist care for those with life limiting diagnosis. Through working with charities, the Foundation aims to reach out to those in need of a physical and mental outreach, and aid fundraising efforts along the way.

The event is supported by ‘Lets Do This’ the UK’s largest mass participation booking site, along with Watsons Solicitors in Warrington, both contributing to getting the event over the start line and completely free for all participants.

Two former international athletes are on a mission to encourage more people from disadvantaged backgrounds to take up running.

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SBTRCT LAUNCHES AT HARRODS

SBTRCT has announced its launch into Harrods’ standalone beauty store, H Beauty.

The sustainable skincare brand’s range of solid bars of cleansers, balms and serums will now be available at H Beauty stores in Bristol and Gateshead, as well as online at Harrods.com.

SBTRCT’s solid skincare range is aimed at consumers who want to consider their environmental impact without compromising on their skincare.

The beauty brand is plastic-free, palm oil-free and uses domestically compostable packaging as part of its sustainability initiative. It aims

to address plastic pollution, water waste and over-reliance on palm oil: three of the biggest environmental issues that the beauty industry is currently facing.

The SBTRCT range is also certified cruelty-free and vegan, using ingredients including squalane, glycerin, vitamin C and retinoids. The range currently consists of a Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Moisturising Facial Balm, Makeup Melt, Rejuvenating Night Balm, Clarifying Facial Exfoliator and Vitamin C Booster. All products in the SBTRCT range are available as a starter

kit and include an accessory manufactured from natural materials including bamboo. Most products are available for refill at the H Beauty stores.

SBTRCT founder Ben Grace says: “Launching into H beauty marks a significant and brand-affirming moment for SBTRCT, and it is an honour to see our brand listed within such an iconic and world-renowned retailer. This partnership will support our ambition to reach new audiences, and those who want to reduce their environmental impact without compromising on great skin.”

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In conjunction with their production partners and fellow innovators they have been able to manufacture what they consider the healthiest vitamins using clean resources with active ingredients in their most bioavailable forms, that are sweetened from plants and are sugar free and only flavoured and coloured with natural ingredients. They want to address our body’s requirements not just for vitamins but also for minerals, so they have added trace minerals to their formulations.

Nutriburst are committed to perfecting their practices to use the Earth’s resources responsibly, without polluting the environment, by eliminating waste and supplementing their resource consumption by giving back to the various ecosystems.In effect, they are putting back more than they take out.

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Nutriburst develop comprehensive, nutritional supplements with sustainability at the forefront of everything they do. Nutriburst have carefully formulated their gummies using the most cutting-edge research and the finest and cleanest ingredients available. For example their KSM-66® Premium Ashwagandha is extracted using a unique process without the use of alcohol or any other chemical solvent. This exclusive method harnesses full spectrum extract which maintains the balance of various constituents of the original herb.

ONLY NUTRITION BRAND TO ACHIEVE NET ZERO PLASTIC FOOTPRINT

Nurtiburst wants to make a positive impact on the future and use innovative technology to use less energy, create less waste, and get more from our resources. In 2022, they became the first brand in their industry to be certified ‘Net Zero plastic to nature.’ They want people to join them in creating a healthier planet. They want to work with partners to reduce waste and achieve a

net zero plastic footprint. They are focusing on reducing their own plastic use and investing in global impact. Nutriburst achieved a Net Zero Plastic Footprint in 2022 by setting targets for reducing internal plastic use and investing in global climate action.

CARBON NEUTRAL PACKAGING: OFFSETTING CO2 FROM PLASTIC PACKAGING.

Nutriburst is working to remove the same amount of CO2 created by their packaging through investing in a certified afforestation project in UK, in addition to meeting circular economy goals. This is part of their commitment to achieving carbon-neutral packaging.

PLASTIC REMOVAL PROJECT IN INDIA VIA GREEN WORMS

Green Worms is a company that aims to create jobs and reduce plastic pollution by using a circular economy. They started in a small village in India and have grown to focus on coastal communities and islands. They are working to improve waste management in the Kozhikode region of India, where plastic bottles are collected and sold but other types of plastic are often discarded or burned. By collaborating with Ampliphi and Green Worms – a local social enterprise – they sponsor the collection and recovery of multi-layered plastics that are otherwise bound for nature. In 2022, they financed the removal of more than 5 metric tons of plastic waste, which is equivalent to 200,000 plastic bottles. Nutriburst also goes beyond environmental conservation and provides various socio-economic co-benefits. Partnering with a project in India, they found an opportunity to empower local individuals, while establishing the waste management systems and infrastructure needed to achieve an economy that leaves nobody behind.

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‘NOTOX’ SKINCARE - BETTER THAN BOTOX?

There is no surprise that the popularity of ‘Notox’ treatments are now trending. People are saying goodbye to needles and ‘quick fix’ injectables, in favour of skincare treatments that plump, smooth and firm skin and replenish fine lines and wrinkles.

THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO ‘AGEING’ SKIN than just wrinkles – and these ‘Notox’ skincare products firmly put the focus back into intensely hydrating and energising the skin and stimulating the skin’s own collagen and elastin production. The result? Plumper, hydrated, healthier skin, a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and a firmer, lifted, ‘bouncier’ complexion. Naturally.

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SUSTAINABLE GUT HEALTH AT ZULAL WELLNESS RESORT DURING HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN

Tailored retreat programmes and dietary plans optimise the body for healthy fasting

The Middle East’s largest and first full immersion wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, is supporting guests on their journey towards holistic wellness and spiritual purification during the Holy Month of Ramadan with tailormade sustainable wellness and dietary programmes specifically designed to prepare mind and body for periods of fasting, devotion and reflection.

Ramadan is a special time for reflection, self-improvement, kindness and spirituality, when those observing the Holy Month fast from dawn to dusk. Fasting has been used as a healing, spiritual and purification process for centuries, allowing the body to detox from overeating and exposure to unwanted chemicals in food and the environment. Changes to eating habits, sleeping patterns and daily routine can however affect physical and mental health, so it is especially important to look after one’s wellbeing during any period of fasting.

Aligned with the phases of the Holy Month – prior, during and post-season – Zulal Wellness Resort’s

tailored programmes and specially-devised meal plans are focused on preparing for and supporting fasting, bringing guests’ digestive and metabolic systems back to optimal function as well as rebalancing mind, body and spirit.

Before stepping into Ramadan fasting, Zulal Wellness Resort’s Therapeutic Cleanse Retreat programme, together with Cleansing Diet, are ideal for preparing the digestive system for a period of fasting, by balancing the microbiome and improving the metabolism.

The first 10 days of Ramadan are considered the days of Mercy; a time to reflect on the body as a blessing, and care for it accordingly. Healing the gut by acting on the mental balance is the right step to take control of the health, especially during Ramadan. Zulal’s Mind-Body Retreat and Gut Healing Diet work in tandem to re-establish the connection between gut and brain, balance the mind and heal the gut.

The middle 10 days of the Holy Month are aligned with Forgiveness and provide an opportunity

to internalise and establish healthy physical and mental lifestyle choices. Building on the positive habits initiated during the first two phases, Zulal’s Sustainable Weight Loss programme focuses on restoring the gut and digestive system functions. The programme combines a personalised diet programme with metabolism-boosting exercises and detoxifying treatments to support and educate guests on best practices to help achieve their longterm wellness goals.

While the first 20 days of Zulal’s Ramadan programme are aligned with self-discovery and self-improvement, the last 10 are centred on connection, the familial nature of Holy Month and bringing people together. Zulal’s unique dedicated family offering, Zulal Discovery, offers an inclusive Family Bonding Retreat focused on encouraging families including the young ones to explore health habits,

while fostering stronger connections between families. The programme is designed to create shared experiences that strengthen bonds whilst enjoying family-centric activities and meals for a memorable Ramadan experience – especially for children fasting for the first time.

Each retreat programme at Zulal Wellness Resort includes accommodation and individually tailored wellness cuisine meals per day; a personal health and wellness consultation; customised treatments based on individual goals and Ramadan practice; and full access to daily activities and the wellness centre, including hydrothermal suite, sauna, steam rooms, Himalayan salt room and swimming pools.

Zulal Wellness Resort is also celebrating its first anniversary with a special offer for all bookings during the month of March, including one complimentary nutrition consultation, TAIM consultation or cooking class; complimentary follow-up consultation; early check-in and late check-out. Valid for stays of three or more nights, until 30 September 2023. For more information or reservations, please email Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som at reservations@zulal.com, call/ WhatsApp +974 4477 6500 or visit www.zulal.com.

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FAACE LAUNCHES ITS FIRST DAILY MOISTURISER

Skincare brand Faace has introduced its first ever daily moisturiser, designed to help stop the impact of stress on skin in just 2 hours.

Stress Faaace has a whipped balm formula designed for twice-daily use. The moisturiser is suitable for overtired, overwhelmed, over stimulated skin that is oily, dry, dull or sensitised.

The new formula is packed full of fast-acting plant powered ingredients that will make skin feel

smoother, brighter and less turbulent. Neurophroline leaves skin looking more luminous and evens skin tone, while allantoin and Japanese rice bran oil leave the skin feeling soothed and hydrated.

The calming aroma of the moisturiser works to instantly de-stress, with a soothing fragrance of jasmine, ylang-ylang, geranium and patchouli.

In clinical trials, Stress Faace was found to achieve up to -70% cortisol production inhibition, while in 24 hours it triggered up to +163% b-endorphin production and the activation of stress-regulating genes (for detoxification, antioxidant response, antimicrobial peptide and skin barrier function). It was also proven to achieve up to 57% increase in skin luminosity, over 2 times lower skin redness and up to 99% colour improvement.

Stress Faace is available now at wearefaace.com, RRP £34.

HÆCKELS BEAUTY SCHOOL OPENS IN MARGATE

Hæckels Academy is a beauty school from the Margatebased brand with skincare courses focused on treating skin of colour

Hæckels is opening a beauty school in Margate, Kent, with the first courses offered on a complimentary basis to young, local students and a full rollout to follow in March 2023.

The new beauty school will be led by Lottie Rowlatt, a therapist who joined the Hæckels team in 2019 and has long worked to change the education system in the beauty industry, particularly when it comes to the needs of diverse groups. She has developed a range of courses that include VTCT Level 2 Facial Massage and Skincare, Level 3 Massage Therapy, and Facial Electrotherapy and Certificate in Facial Treatment for Skin of Colour.

putting sustainability and inclusion at the core of what we do. In this way, our academy is here to disrupt the traditional beauty education system, which is overdue an update.

‘I have written a course which enables skincare professionals to gain a certificate in Facial Treatment for Skin of Colour,’ she continues. ‘The purpose of this Beauty Guild-accredited course is to develop knowledge on how to successfully provide facial treatment for clients with different skin types, moving away from specifics around white skin. We build on the existing knowledge of facial skincare, gaining thorough understanding of the specific needs of skin of colour and how to get the best results for your clients. By delivering this knowledge and filling in the gaps, we will bring about a more inclusive future for our industry.’

The beauty school complements Hæckels’ overarching mission of supporting the local community and fostering a new wave of change within the industry.

Speaking about the Facial Treatment for Skin of Colour course, Rowlatt says, ‘We will be offering this training within the context of our values as a brand

‘Ultimately, I want the impact of Hæckels Academy to be a force for change for inclusion in skin care through education,’ says Rowlatt. ‘For us, it’s about elevating this standard beauty education model. We hope to inspire a new generation of therapists to make a positive impact in the beauty industry by embodying our core values. It’s about transforming the beauty, skincare and wellness sectors from within to create spaces where people from diverse groups feel truly at home and that their specific needs are understood and treated effectively. We are so proud of the connection with our local community and this new space is a true reflection of that.’

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(Image credit: Haeckels)

(Image credit: Haeckels)