UK. Heathrow has announced an exclusive partnership with FlyFit to open the “world’s first” wellness and fitness studio in an airport.
The studio, due to open this autumn, will offer passengers both instructor-led and interactive strength, restorative yoga, and cardio classes.
The space will be located after security in departures at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2: The Queens Terminal, accessible through a lift down to its private facilities. The FlyFit team will provide rental workout clothing, shower facilities and healthy food options.
The idea was developed by Brian Chappon and Lauren Perkins, two fitness enthusiasts who both travelled lots for work and experienced the challenges of maintaining mental and physical health while travelling.
FlyFit CMO and Founder Lauren Perkins said: “As a long time instructor, coach, triathlete and entrepreneur, I saw my performance and energy levels suffer as I racked up frequent flyer miles. I knew others faced these same challenges. FlyFit was born out of our shared passion to improve health and well-being on the road for ourselves and others. We are creating a space for fitness and community that has previously been lacking in airports.”
FlyFit CEO and Founder Brian Chappon commented: “We picked Heathrow as our FlyFit launch partner because they agree with our ethos of changing the way people travel. We’re trying to create a new experience in the travel space and Heathrow invests in its customer experience.”
Heathrow Retail and Service Proposition Director Chris Annetts said: “We are delighted to be the first airport in the world to provide a calming, convenient exercise space for improving passenger’s health and well-being. The new premium service from FlyFit brings personalised exercise choices into our customer’s journey, leaving them refreshed and ready for their onward travel.”
