Get HCM digital magazine and ezines FREE
Sign up here ▸
Jobs   News   Features   Products   Magazine      Advertise  
PRODUCT NEWS
Glasgow Life announces opening dates for its gyms
07 Jul 2020 . BY Tom Walker
Glasgow Life will open its Glasgow Club Springburn in the north of the city on 21 September / Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has said that it will begin opening its gyms and fitness facilities from 17 August.

The operator said the first site to open will be its Glasgow Club Scotstoun, where the gym, fitness studios and outdoor pitches will be made available for users. The centre's swimming pools, however, will remain closed.

Next to open will be the fitness facilities at Tollcross International Swimming Centre on 24 August – but again, the pools will remain shut.

The first two openings will then be followed by the fitness facilities at Glasgow Club Donald Dewar and the Emirates Arena (31 August) and Glasgow Club Bellahouston and Glasgow Club Gorbals (7 September).

The remaining fitness facilities will also be opened in phases – Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall and Glasgow Club Castlemilk will reopen on 14 September, followed by Glasgow Club Springburn and Glasgow Club Maryhill on 21 September.

The first swimming pools will reopen to the public at Tollcross and Gorbals on 28 September.

Glasgow Life is the first operator in Scotland, England or Wales to reveal concrete reopening plans.

Its plans are, however, still dependent on the Scottish government relaxing current COVID-19 lockdown measures.

The government is following a four-part route map out of lockdown – in which gyms and indoor fitness will be allowed to open under Phase 3. Scotland is currently in Phase 2.

Glasgow Life outlined its reopening plans in a lengthy statement, in which it also said it is facing "significant financial challenges" regarding its services.

As a result of the financial pressures, the trust revealed that not all of its venues would re-open.

"Since lockdown began, we’ve received hundreds of enquiries about which of our venues and facilities will be reopening and when," the statement reads.

"This statement clarifies our current position and explains the phased approach we’ll be taking in reopening some of the city’s museums, libraries and sporting venues over the coming weeks.

"It also highlights the significant financial and other challenges we continue to face in re-starting any of our services.

"We have identified 61 venues and facilities which we’re aiming to reopen across four phases between July and October.

"We’ve already delivered phase one with the reopening of 11 golf, tennis and lawn bowls facilities across the city last month.

"Phase three will run throughout July and will see more of our office-based and frontline staff returning to work to prepare venues for reopening to the public.

"Phase four, from August to October, will see the reopening of some of our venues to the public more widely, in line with ongoing public health and government guidance.

"As we prepare for a new way of living and working after coronavirus, our fundamental concern must be to ensure that our facilities are safe for our staff and the public.

"We have furloughed nearly 1,000 employees while many more are shielding or have underlying health or childcare issues; significantly reducing the capacity of our workforce.

"While the government’s Job Retention Scheme will provide some financial relief, it won’t compensate fully for the substantial losses we’re facing this year, which could run into tens of millions of pounds.

"This means that some of what we did previously will not continue in the same way. It’s simply not possible. Ongoing social distancing restrictions also mean many of our 171 venues can’t re-open safely; and we will need more staff than before to be working at the venues we do reopen to ensure these restrictions are followed.

"With that being the case, not all of the venues we currently run will re-open and not all of the services we deliver will continue.

"Without doubt, the effects of this crisis will be felt for some time to come.

"There are no easy solutions and it’s highly unlikely that we will be able to return to anything like our normal service provision in the near future."

• To see Glasgow Life's full reopening plans, click here.
PRODUCT NEWS
Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts
Keiser has released a new line of resistance equipment designed to give real-time feedback and data analytics.
MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Art of Cryo's 12-person cryochamber breaks four world records
Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber at Cryo Center Coolzone Madeira, claimed to be the largest cold therapy treatment experience in the world.
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK
Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique
Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented reality (AR) display.
Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment
Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used as a replacement for traditional weights on the fitness floor, rather than solely as circuit-based machines.
Myzone’s heart rate training ecosystem now available through Apple and Android smartwatches
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world-renowned heart rate training biome through their pre-owned Apple or Android smartwatch.
Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Sprung Gym-Flooring: leading fitness flooring provider paves the way for top performance
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
Longevity and recovery specialist Jonathan Leary to headline PerformX 2024
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and CEO of Remedy Place, as the headliner for its 2024 event.
Elevate registrations soar: a record-breaking start to Elevate 2024
Elevate, the premier event in the physical activity, fitness, sports therapy and performance sector, is thrilled to announce that registrations for its 2024 conference are now live – and the response has been nothing short of exceptional.
+ More products  
LATEST JOBS
Fitness Motivator and Personal Trainer
Everyone Active
Salary:
Job location: Market Rasen
Fitness Motivator and Personal Trainer
Everyone Active
Salary:
Job location: Gainsborough
+ More jobs  

COMPANY PROFILES
Mindbody

Mindbody is the leading business management software for the fitness and wellness industries. [more...]
Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.

Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
 
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

28-30 Apr 2024

Spa Life Scotland

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow,
08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

Hotel Melià , Milano , Italy
+ More diary  
 
ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
 
HCM
LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES
HEALTH CLUB HANDBOOK
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2024
Get HCM digital magazine and ezines FREE
Sign up here ▸
Jobs    News   Products   Magazine
PRODUCT NEWS
Glasgow Life announces opening dates for its gyms
07 Jul 2020 . BY Tom Walker
Glasgow Life will open its Glasgow Club Springburn in the north of the city on 21 September / Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has said that it will begin opening its gyms and fitness facilities from 17 August.

The operator said the first site to open will be its Glasgow Club Scotstoun, where the gym, fitness studios and outdoor pitches will be made available for users. The centre's swimming pools, however, will remain closed.

Next to open will be the fitness facilities at Tollcross International Swimming Centre on 24 August – but again, the pools will remain shut.

The first two openings will then be followed by the fitness facilities at Glasgow Club Donald Dewar and the Emirates Arena (31 August) and Glasgow Club Bellahouston and Glasgow Club Gorbals (7 September).

The remaining fitness facilities will also be opened in phases – Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall and Glasgow Club Castlemilk will reopen on 14 September, followed by Glasgow Club Springburn and Glasgow Club Maryhill on 21 September.

The first swimming pools will reopen to the public at Tollcross and Gorbals on 28 September.

Glasgow Life is the first operator in Scotland, England or Wales to reveal concrete reopening plans.

Its plans are, however, still dependent on the Scottish government relaxing current COVID-19 lockdown measures.

The government is following a four-part route map out of lockdown – in which gyms and indoor fitness will be allowed to open under Phase 3. Scotland is currently in Phase 2.

Glasgow Life outlined its reopening plans in a lengthy statement, in which it also said it is facing "significant financial challenges" regarding its services.

As a result of the financial pressures, the trust revealed that not all of its venues would re-open.

"Since lockdown began, we’ve received hundreds of enquiries about which of our venues and facilities will be reopening and when," the statement reads.

"This statement clarifies our current position and explains the phased approach we’ll be taking in reopening some of the city’s museums, libraries and sporting venues over the coming weeks.

"It also highlights the significant financial and other challenges we continue to face in re-starting any of our services.

"We have identified 61 venues and facilities which we’re aiming to reopen across four phases between July and October.

"We’ve already delivered phase one with the reopening of 11 golf, tennis and lawn bowls facilities across the city last month.

"Phase three will run throughout July and will see more of our office-based and frontline staff returning to work to prepare venues for reopening to the public.

"Phase four, from August to October, will see the reopening of some of our venues to the public more widely, in line with ongoing public health and government guidance.

"As we prepare for a new way of living and working after coronavirus, our fundamental concern must be to ensure that our facilities are safe for our staff and the public.

"We have furloughed nearly 1,000 employees while many more are shielding or have underlying health or childcare issues; significantly reducing the capacity of our workforce.

"While the government’s Job Retention Scheme will provide some financial relief, it won’t compensate fully for the substantial losses we’re facing this year, which could run into tens of millions of pounds.

"This means that some of what we did previously will not continue in the same way. It’s simply not possible. Ongoing social distancing restrictions also mean many of our 171 venues can’t re-open safely; and we will need more staff than before to be working at the venues we do reopen to ensure these restrictions are followed.

"With that being the case, not all of the venues we currently run will re-open and not all of the services we deliver will continue.

"Without doubt, the effects of this crisis will be felt for some time to come.

"There are no easy solutions and it’s highly unlikely that we will be able to return to anything like our normal service provision in the near future."

• To see Glasgow Life's full reopening plans, click here.
PRODUCT NEWS
Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts
Keiser has released a new line of resistance equipment designed to give real-time feedback and data analytics.
MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK
Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique
Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented reality (AR) display.
Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment
Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used as a replacement for traditional weights on the fitness floor, rather than solely as circuit-based machines.
Myzone’s heart rate training ecosystem now available through Apple and Android smartwatches
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world-renowned heart rate training biome through their pre-owned Apple or Android smartwatch.
Team GB chooses Absolute Performance for Olympic gym contract for third time
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design, supply and install three gyms for Team GB for the 2024 games in Paris.
Balanced Body partners with Third Space on its new group reformer pilates offering
As Third Space unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon at the end of 2023 as part of its growth development into suburban, residential locations, it also revealed a new state of the art Reformer Pilates studio at the new site in response to members seeking a low-impact, full- body workout for all abilities.
Skillcourt UK launches at The Kia Oval, London
Skillcourt UK is thrilled to announce the official launch of its innovative platform at The Kia Oval in London.
VibeShift technology delivers enhancing vibration to indoor cycling
Power Plate’s new VibeShift technology is now available on the Power Plate Rev bike.
Resolute Multi-Stations offer a configurable design
In response to the growth in strength training, Precor has launched its Resolute Multi- Stations.
Nada Rx flooring reduces stress on joints
Ecore has launched Nada Rx, an ECOsurfaces PVC-free flooring line.
+ More products   
 
COMPANY PROFILES
Mindbody

Mindbody is the leading business management software for the fitness and wellness industries. [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

28-30 Apr 2024

Spa Life Scotland

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow,
08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

Hotel Melià , Milano , Italy
+ More diary  
 


ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2024

ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS