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United Arab Emirates, Dubai: A group instructor from J Club, part of Jumeirah Group and Dubai's pre-eminent lifestyle and wellness club broke the Guinness World Record for the longest static cycling class for 31h:3m time, beating Australia’s previous world record of 31h:2m time.
Ran by J Club instructor Graham Parker, the achievement was made with the participation of other 16 athletes. As part of the challenge, the team was allowed a 5-minute break for every hour, with a room for accumulation, resulting in a 10-minute break for every 3 hours of non-stop riding. During the day, the team rode for 12 continuous hours and had a total of 25 minutes break.
The accomplishment came after beating the record of an Australian team with 1 minute, as they had previously achieved a breaking time of 31 hours 2 minutes, whilst J Club’s breaking record reached 31 hours 3 minutes.
J Club’s exclusive memberships combine world-class hospitality, the latest innovations in sports and leisure facilities, and personalised, thoughtful service for an ultimate lifestyle experience that encompasses a wide array of facilities, with state-of-the-art gyms, a knowledgeable team of experts. J Club combines private beach access, dedicated lap pools, 5 squash courts, 10 outdoor tennis courts, and 3 padel courts, providing the best of fitness, leisure, nutrition, spa, and wellness, offering its members a holistic, curated, and personalised experience that inspires them to keep moving forward.
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About Jumeirah Group
Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding and a global luxury hotel company, operates a world-class 6,500+-key portfolio of 25 luxury properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
The group boasts some of the most prestigious and captivating properties in the world, from the iconic flagship hotel and timeless pinnacle of luxury, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, and lavish Arabian palaces across Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah, to its contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Olhahali Island and art-inspired dolce vita on the island of Capri. Whether a modern twist on a British classic in the heart of Knightsbridge at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, or a futuristic setting at Jumeirah Nanjing, Jumeirah’s name is synonymous with service excellence, crafting exceptional experiences for everyone who walks through its doors.
Beyond its properties and resorts, Jumeirah Group is also dedicated to destination dining experiences, combining the most authentic and diverse cuisines with spectacular settings to create those unforgettable moments worth sharing. With over 85 restaurants across its portfolio, Jumeirah Group’s award-winning homegrown concepts including Sal, KAYTO, Shimmers, Al Mare, Pierchic and French Riviera, enjoy an enviable reputation for culinary excellence, with ten featuring in the Gault&Millau UAE 2022 guide. The group also has three Michelin starred restaurants – Shang High, L’Olivo and Al Muntaha.
The health and safety of guests and colleagues remains Jumeirah Group’s utmost priority and as such, the group has implemented a series of protective measures across all of its hotels and strictly adheres to each market’s respective government directives.
About J Club
J Club is the ultimate lifestyle destination launched by Jumeirah Group that gives its members exclusive access to the very best health and wellness facilities.
Empowering people to enjoy every aspect of life, J Club combines unsurpassed leisure, wellness, and fitness facilities from across Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts in Dubai: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Jumeirah Emirates Towers and Jumeirah Al Qasr.
For more information on packages please visit www.thejclub.com and contact info@thejclub.com
