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Popular fitness club opens new Pilates centre
Over the last twenty years many Czechs have drastically changed their
lifestyles, eating healthier foods and taking up new sports. Every weekend,
cyclists and rollerblade-users hit local parks in Prague from Vítkov Hill
to Stromovka. Fitness clubs which emerged over the same period are also
going strong, drawing regular-goers to work-out in the gym, cycle indoors,
or attend aerobics classes. Martin Nehasil is the programme director as
well as a personal trainer at Solarium Fitness BBC – a popular fitness
chain in the Czech capital. When I met with him at the club’s flagship
gym on Vinohradská Street, he explained there are constant innovations in
the approach to fitness, ideal for anyone looking to improve their health. More
Eight Czechs killed in bus crash in Croatia
For 51 Czech passengers aboard a bus chartered by the Brno travel agency
Atlas Adria, a summer holiday turned into a nightmare on Saturday. En route
to the popular Croatian holiday destination Makarska Riviera, the bus
swerved off the road and overturned. Eight passengers were killed in the
accident and more than 40 injured. Some have since returned to the Czech
Republic via military aircraft. More
Wellness specialist Monika Divišová: even small changes can make a big difference when it comes to improving health
The Czech Republic has repeatedly fared among the worst countries in Europe
when it comes to obesity – placing in the “top five” in past Eurostat
statistics. According to specialists, many adults in the country need to
pay a good deal more attention to what they eat to avoid serious health
problems. In this week’s Czech Life I spoke to nutritionist and wellness
professional Monika Divišová, who runs a wellness centre in Prague. The
first thing I asked her was why – when it comes to weight - many Czechs
are so poorly off. More
Prague Food Festival brings together exotic and regional cuisines
Over the past weekend, the Royal Gardens at Prague Castle remained closed
to ordinary visitors as they hosted the annual Prague Food Festival – a
celebration of good food and fine dining. In the course of three days
around three dozen of the country’s best restaurants showcased their
dishes, served at moderate prices to an appreciative public. More
Prague Food Festival to inspire Czechs to think global, eat local
On Friday, the magnificent Prague Castle gardens will open to host the
annual Prague Food Festival – a three-day celebration of fine dining and
healthy eating. Foodies from Prague and elsewhere will converge at the
venue to sample the delicacies prepared by three dozen classy restaurants
and enjoy the festival’s varied accompanying programme. More
Shopping transformed since 1989 though Czechs still lagging behind West in some respects, says ex-Elle editor
Over the last 20 years Czechs have embraced consumer culture in a big way,
with a great number of shopping centres, both city centre and out-of-town,
now dotted around the country. To discuss how the experience of shopping
has been transformed – and how range and price now compare to other
countries – I met up with former Elle editor Jana Cíglerová at
Prague’s Palladium shopping centre, a short walk from Wenceslas Square. More
Botanicus co-founder Dana Hradecká: planting the seeds of success
The Botanicus chain of stores offering herbal soaps, extracts and
delicacies is a Czech, and growing international, success story. Most
tourists will have probably bought something from one of their outlets in
the country. The small business was founded in the early 1990’s after the
restitution of a family farm around 40 kilometres north-east of Prague.
That has become the centre for the business and a tourist attraction with
more than 50,000 visitors a year. One of the firm’s co-founders Dana
Hradecká explained the roots of the original inspiration for the business. More
Luciela Taschen - a new leather bag brand with a brand-new showroom
It was some six years ago that Lucia Jamrichová started making crochet net
bags – they became a huge success and soon, her brand Luciela Taschen was
featured in magazines and newspapers. Now, Lucia has decided to take her
passion for designing hand bags one step further. Her new designs are made
from quality leather – and can be touched, smelled and purchased at her
showroom on Letná’s Veverkova street. That is where I recently met her
to talk about bags, her love for crafts and fashion and what it feels like
to be sitting in front of one’s newly opened showroom. More
Milliner Jolana Kotábová on hat design in the Czech Republic
In this week’s Czech Life my guest is Czech milliner Jolana Kotábová,
an expert hat designer who – after many years of experience in the field
– opened her own studio in Prague in 2011. Located in a beautiful stone
house with vaulted ceilings in Prague’s Nerudova Street, her studio
focuses on original women’s hats combining both traditional elements and
modern. Anyone interested in felt, straw or braided-straw designs with
flair should take the time to visit. More
Leeda – a unique Czech fashion label going strong for seven years
Not far from the National Theatre, tucked away on Bartolomějská street,
the small flagship store of the label Leeda boasts some of the most
original, colorful and hip clothing in the Czech capital. Run by two young
designers, Lucie Kutálková and Lucie Trnková, Leeda has been putting out
its limited edition collections for nearly seven years. The two designers
both studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague.
Lucie Kutálková explains how the two were given a unique opportunity to
establish their own label and retail space. More
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