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One&Only Reethi Rah, United Fitness Brands launch exclusive partnership
One&Only Reethi Rah, the ultra-luxury all-villa resort set on one of the Maldives’ largest private islands has announced an exclusive partnership with leading fitness experts United Fitness Brands (UFB), offering guests on-demand videos for completely private, in-villa workouts along with on-resort classes with several visiting practitioners to experience their groundbreaking fitness classes while holidaying in the tropics.
This partnership comes as an evolvement of the resort’s prior partnership with Barrecore and allows the resort to expand its offerings with the group’s four main fitness brands: Barrecore, Boom Cycle, KOBOX, and triyoga. Guests at One&Only Reethi Rah will have access to a range of fitness videos on Barrecore, KOBOX, and triyoga guided by expert instructors on the screens within their villas.
United Fitness Brands is the UK’s first fitness supergroup, offering its portfolio of premium studios, accelerated growth, scale, and commercial prowess within the industry and beyond. The parent company to some of the UK’s pioneering fitness brands, their mission is to take their four brands across international waters, including to the stunning azure shores of One&Only Reethi Rah.
There’s something for everyone among UFB’s four main disciplines, whether you’re new to fitness or a seasoned expert. Barrecore, a method founded in 2011 that uses your own body weight and isometric exercises for high intensity and low impact workouts, is recognised as one of the fastest, safest, and most effective body transformation exercises in the UK. Boom Cycle, the nation’s first indoor cycling chain founded in the same year, offers guests an immersive ‘party on a bike’ workout for a heart-pumping fun time. KOBOX, the newest of the four, founded in 2015 and first of its kind, brings high intensity boxing classes under the concept of ‘Fight Club Meets Nightclub’. triyoga, founded in 2000, combines the three elements of yoga, Pilates, and treatments to help individuals achieve true wellbeing inside and out with the support of the best teachers and therapists.
Hilary Rowland, Chief Product Officer at United Fitness Brands, had the following to say about the partnership: “United Fitness Brands is overjoyed to bring our four long-standing and well-loved wellness brands: Barrecore, Boom Cycle, KOBOX and triyoga to the excellent and stunning One&Only Reethi Rah. We believe our class formats and expert trainers will bring an additional edge to the existing perfection achieved by the team at the resort and we only hope we can spend more time there.”
The partnership with UFB complements One&Only Reethi Rah’s complete and holistic programme of wellness and fitness experiences. Home to a cutting-edge gym with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, an outdoor Queenax functional area perched on the beach, and a snack and juice bar, the resort’s personal training programmes are uniquely tailored to each guests’ personal fitness goals and potential with disciplines including kick boxing, Power Plate, and kinesis programmes.
Following their unique and exhilarating workouts, guests can retreat to the award-winning One&Only Spa for a fully rejuvenating treatment at the serene ocean-side sanctuary, where they can indulge in an extensive menu of Asian-inspired revitalising and personalised face and body treatments based on one-on-one consultations.
As part of their holistic and tailor-made health and wellness programme, One&Only Reethi Rah invites fitness and wellness enthusiasts to experience one or all United Fitness Brands’ trailblazing classes in the heart of paradise, either from the comfort and privacy of their own beautiful villa, or against the unrivalled backdrop of the Indian Ocean.
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SO/ Maldives introduces ‘Fight Fit’ island fitness experience
On Friday, 25 April 2026, redefining the boundaries of luxury wellness, SO/ Maldives unveils its high-energy “Fight Fit” island activation, an immersive celebration of strength, movement, and mindful living. As part of the resort’s ongoing 120 Days Fitness Challenge, this dynamic experience is brought to life in collaboration with Fight Soul Maldives, a leading local fitness collective dedicated to showcasing the art and discipline of combat sports.
This exclusive Maldives activation transforms the island into a vibrant stage where guests are invited not only to participate but to witness and connect with authentic local skill and passion. Through this partnership, SO/ Maldives proudly highlights homegrown talent, offering a deeper cultural dimension to the guest experience.
At the heart of the activation is the Muay Thai Guest Workshop, where guests can train alongside skilled fighters from Fight Soul Maldives. Designed for all fitness levels, the sessions introduce the fundamentals of Muay Thai through interactive drills, technique building, and high-energy group engagement creating a powerful and memorable connection to the sport.
The experience extends across the island with a curated lineup of fitness and wellness activities, including sunrise yoga, beach combat training, aqua yoga with DJ beats, and sunset fight showcases. Each activation is thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of the Maldives, turning the resort into a holistic wellness playground.
Complementing the physical journey, guests can enjoy a specially designed healthy menu, crafted to fuel performance and support balanced living, reinforcing SO/ Maldives’ commitment to wellbeing from within.
Further enhancing the wellness offering, guests are invited to experience an exclusive skincare workshop and immersive ritual, alongside the launch of premium products from Comfort Zone. Rooted in science and sustainability, this experience introduces guests to transformative skincare practices that elevate both body and mind.
As the sun sets, the island pulses with energy through foam parties, fire dance performances, and live Muay Thai and kickboxing exhibitions, where Fight Soul Maldives athletes take center stage showcasing their expertise and passion in a captivating display of strength and artistry.
With “Fight Fit,” SO/ Maldives creates more than just an event it delivers a bold lifestyle statement where local collaboration, global wellness trends, and immersive luxury come together in perfect harmony.
For more information or to book your perfect getaway, please visit so-maldives.com or contact so.maldives.reservations@so-hotels.com or call +960 664-9100.
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Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives introduces indoor mini golf experience
Resort experiences are increasingly shaped by the need for flexibility, with guests seeking activities that can be enjoyed beyond peak sun hours, creating a natural demand for engaging indoor spaces and particularly in tropical destinations where brief, seasonal rain showers are part of the island rhythm.
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives builds on this evolving guest preference with the introduction of its new 8-hole Indoor Mini Golf Centre, adding a playful and interactive dimension to the island’s leisure offering. The space was officially unveiled at a recent opening, where a guest was invited to mark the occasion, setting the tone for an experience centred around shared enjoyment and light-hearted moments.

The indoor mini golf course offers a relaxed, air-conditioned space where guests of all ages can take part, whether as a casual game between families, a friendly challenge among couples, or a fun addition to group stays. It provides a comfortable alternative to outdoor activities while maintaining the sense of energy and connection that defines time on the island, regardless of the weather.
The addition builds on the resort’s existing indoor facilities, including billiards, table tennis, and a dedicated kids’ playroom, creating a more rounded leisure experience that caters to different moods and moments. Outdoors, guests can continue to explore a wide range of activities, from beach volleyball and futsal to badminton, diving, and both motorised and non-motorised water sports.

As one of the first resorts in the area to introduce an indoor mini golf experience, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives continues to evolve its offerings in line with how guests choose to travel today, blending activity, comfort, and shared experiences in a setting designed for both relaxation and discovery.
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COMO Maalifushi highlights uncrowded surf access across southern atolls
COMO Maalifushi presents a considered approach to surfing in the Maldives—one shaped by access, expertise, and the quiet privilege of space.
Located in the remote Thaa Atoll, the resort offers entry to a network of lesser-travelled breaks across the southern atolls, where consistent Indian Ocean swells meet uncrowded line-ups. Here, surfing unfolds without urgency—guided by natural rhythm rather than routine.
At the core of the experience is COMO Maalifushi’s long-standing partnership with Tropicsurf, daily sessions are shaped by real-time ocean conditions, with coaching that adapts intuitively to each guest—whether taking to the water for the first time or refining technique across more complex reef formations.
Guests are given access to a curated selection of breaks across Thaa Atoll, Laamu Atoll and Dhaalu Atoll—each offering a distinct character. From the long, forgiving rides of Farms to the more technical, fast-moving rights of ‘Machine’, the programme is designed to evolve with both conditions and capability.
“Surfing at COMO Maalifushi is defined by its sense of space and possibility,” says Peter Nilsson, Managing Director, COMO Maldives. “Our location allows access to some of the Maldives’ most consistent yet uncrowded waves, and through our partnership with Tropicsurf, we’re able to offer an experience that is both highly personalised and quietly exceptional—true to COMO’s way of doing things.”
The season, which runs from April through October, brings steady swells from the southern Indian Ocean. Yet beyond seasonality, it is the absence of crowds that defines the experience—allowing guests to engage with the ocean on their own terms.
Surfing at COMO Maalifushi sits naturally within the wider rhythm of the island. Time in the water is balanced with restorative treatments at the COMO Shambhala Retreat, unhurried dining, and the simplicity of island life—creating a sense of flow between activity and stillness.
Here, surfing is guided with care, framed by nature, and experienced without excess.
For more information, please visit the resort’s website.
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