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Gladstone Health & Leisure technology backs 24/7 gyms
The technology backing fitness clients’ 24-hour access to gyms is more accessible than ever, with software easily able to integrate with facilities’ security systems. Ian...
Apr 25, 2016
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Debitsuccess and Cap2 announce strategic partnership
Leading payment solutions provider Debitsuccess has announced a strategic partnership with Cap2 Solutions, specialists in course management systems. The integration will see...
Apr 21, 2016
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Lower wage costs boost profitability of 24/7 gyms
The increase in the number of 24/7 gyms has driven substantial growth in the number of facilities operating within the fitness industry, which is forecast to rise at 6.4%...
Apr 19, 2016
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Outdoor gyms open in Wodonga parks
Australian made fitness equipment manufactured by a_space is now operational at two locations in the Victorian city of Wodonga. Wodonga City Council has opened two spectacular...
Apr 19, 2016
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Technogym acquires controlling stake in software specialist Exerp
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp – a global digital specialist in fitness club member engagement software. The deal...
Apr 11, 2016
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Fingerprints to be tested as access control and payment ‘currency’
The Japanese Government is set to introduce a system in which visiting foreign tourists will be able to verify their identities and make retail purchase using only their...
Apr 8, 2016
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AirActive sharing technology launched for exercise consumers
The AirActive digital platform that connects active people with a variety of health and fitness classes, gym workouts and other activities has been launched to the Australian...
Apr 7, 2016
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Fitness First gives teenagers free club access during the school holidays
Mindful that young women are twice as likely to be more sedentary than young men and the new Australian Government #girlsmakeyourmove campaign calling on young women to be more...
Mar 22, 2016
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Netpulse releases mobile app features to attract new club members
Mobile app provider Netpulse has released a series of Mobile Acquisition Add-Ons to help fitness club operators acquire new members. The new features of the Netpulse Club Mobile...
Mar 13, 2016
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Transaction Services Group announces Executive Team changes
Leading global payment solutions provider Transaction Services Group (TSG) has announced a number of changes to its Executive Team. With TSG expanding in the USA, Ian Jones has...
Mar 11, 2016
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Ardent Leisure attractions launch new memberships program
Ardent Leisure’s Gold Coast attractions have launched a new membership program giving access throughout the year to the Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and SkyPoint properties for...
Mar 1, 2016
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KFit expansion to be backed by US$12 million funding
The expansion of leading mobile fitness-sharing platform KFit is to be backed by a US$12 million investment. Launched in April last year, in less than nine months of operation,...
Feb 20, 2016
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Debitsuccess wins second international Innovation and Excellence Award
For the second year running, leading payment solutions provider Debitsuccess has been named a winner in Corporate LiveWire’s 2016 Innovation & Excellence Awards, taking out the...
Feb 11, 2016
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Fairfield Leisure Centre gym introduces 24/7 opening
The gym at the Fairfield Leisure Centre has introduced 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week opening as of Monday 1st February 2016. The introduction of 24/7 access is in response...
Feb 8, 2016
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Gyms risk breaching unfair terms ban
Consumer NZ is calling on fitness clubs to get their membership contracts into shape following a review of contracts that found many contained terms unfairly weighted in the...
Feb 8, 2016
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Te Ara o Whareroa cycle trail gets official opening
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Te Ara o Whareroa trail at Queen Elizabeth Park has been officially opened, ending a year of planning and construction that’s resulted in a...
Jan 26, 2016
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Membership retention lessons from 2015 that gyms need to know in 2016
Looking into fitness club membership activity and its impact on retention, The Retention People's 2015 TRP 10,000™ study highlighted three key findings that will impact club...
Jan 21, 2016
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Debitsuccess and GymMaster join forces
Leading payment solutions business Debitsuccess has announced a strategic partnership with GymMaster, a provider of gym and health club membership management software. The...
Jan 17, 2016
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Jetts fitness founder warns consumers not to sign lock-in contracts in 2016
Aware that an estimated 150,000 Australians are considering signing a gym contract in January to make good on their New Year resolutions, Jetts fitness founder and Managing...
Jan 7, 2016
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Why good software matters to gym management
Mike Henton of Jonas Leisure explains how in the changing world of fitness, as people’s needs are becoming more sophisticated, so software can tell more about the fitness market...
Dec 30, 2015
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Australia Zoo offers flexible memberships thanks to Debitsuccess
Leading billing solution company Debitsuccess has formed an alliance with Australia Zoo, home of The Crocodile Hunter and the Irwin family. As Australia Zoo’s membership payment...
Dec 20, 2015
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Hong Kong fitness coach jailed over HK$1.4 million credit card fraud
A fitness coach working for Hong Kong fitness club group California Fitness has been jailed for three years and four months after the court heard how he secretly used his...
Dec 16, 2015
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Payment solutions boost performance at World Gym Australia
Few gym facilities can boast impressive statistics like World Gym Australia – a proud 40-year history and more than 18,000 members nationally. Established in 1976, World Gym is...
Dec 10, 2015
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Latest version of Clubware fitness centre management software offers new features
The latest version of leading fitness centre management software Clubware offers a range of new and improved features, further strengthening its profile as the most user...
Dec 2, 2015
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