News: Fitness
Les Mills announces global launch of new LES MILLS SMARTSTEP
Global fitness leader Les Mills has globally launched its all-new LES MILLS SMARTSTEP™ - delivering better functionality, style and performance to enhance the studio experience...
Sep 2, 2025
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New $52 million aquatic and recreation facility opens in Mount Barker
Aiming to support activity and wellbeing in its local community in the Adelaide Hills, the new Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre has opened in Mount Barker. Opened at the...
Sep 1, 2025
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Recreation
FILEX gears up as the fitness industry’s biggest education event of the year
With the event just a week away, the organisers of the FILEX Business Summit 2025 have advised that the gathering is “gearing up as the fitness industry’s biggest education...
Aug 29, 2025
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Wellness
BlueFit appoints AFL executive Josh Mahoney as Chief Operating Officer
Community aquatic and recreation facility management company BlueFit has announced the appointment of Josh Mahoney as its new Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening its...
Aug 29, 2025
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Sport
Matrix Fitness Australia brings innovative solutions to influential hospitality event NoVacancy 2025
With wellness playing an ever-increasing role in the hospitality sector, Matrix Fitness Australia is returning to NoVacancy 2025, Australia’s largest and most influential event...
Aug 27, 2025
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Wellness
Jetts Fitness announces and congratulates its 2025 Award Winners
Jetts Fitness has recognised outstanding performances, leadership, and contributions across its national network at its annual conference, The Gathering, and inspiring Gala...
Aug 27, 2025
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Fitness
AUSactive’s Million Moves campaign gets Ballarat launch
City of Ballarat has advised how it will be part of the AUSActive Million Moves campaign - the health initiative designed to get more Australians moving and feeling great this...
Aug 22, 2025
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Wellness
New Sales Authority Club event targeted at fitness club and studio operators
The Sales Authority Club along with Impact Training Corporation is counting down to the staging of a practical workshop to help fitness club and studio operators convert more...
Aug 21, 2025
Fitness /
Marketing
Studio Pilates accelerates global growth
Studio Pilates International, a global leader in boutique fitness, is accelerating its global growth with the announcement of its first studio in Germany. Opening in Wiesbaden...
Aug 20, 2025
Fitness /
Wellness
Johnson Fitness and Wellness Australia partners with Chill Bunny to launch premium recovery products
Leading fitness equipment distributor, Johnson Fitness & Wellness Australia, has announced partnership with emerging recovery brand Chill Bunny Chill to bolster wellness...
Aug 20, 2025
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Wellness
Mt Barker gym owner found guilty on rape charge
The franchisee of a South Australain BFT gym has been taken into custody awaiting sentencing after a District Court jury found him guilty of two counts of rape. 33-year-old...
Aug 20, 2025
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Legal /
Safety
ABC Fitness makes EMEA Commercial Director appointment
Fitness business technology leader ABC Fitness has today announced the appointment of Dave Alstead as Commercial Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In this...
Aug 19, 2025
Fitness
Sunny Advertising backs AUSactive’s Million Moves initiative
Sunny Advertising is lending its expertise to AUSactive’s Million Moves program, the 21 day community physical activity campaign funded by the Queensland and Western Australian...
Aug 19, 2025
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Wellness
World Gym Australia opens new Rouse Hill club
National fitness chain, World Gym Australia, has announced the official opening of its Rouse Hill club, located in the Hills District of Sydney. The opening of the Rouse Hill...
Aug 18, 2025
Fitness
Harry Konstantinou welcomes HFA’s acknowledgement of Viva Leisure’s high performing member and unit growth
Harry Konstantinou, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Viva Leisure, has welcomed findings of the group's high performance in the Health & Fitness Association's newly...
Aug 18, 2025
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Wellness
HFA report shows fitness industry’s global growth continued in 2024
The Health & Fitness Association's newly released 2025 HFA Global Report shows the fitness industry is experiencing record growth, with record membership levels in key markets,...
Aug 18, 2025
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Wellness
InBody body composition technology driving member engagement and retention
At a time when fitness facilities are seeking to offer more personalised and measurable fitness experiences, InBody technology devices empower trainers and coaches to design...
Aug 18, 2025
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Technology /
Wellness
Victorian BFT Studios team up with Polished Man for fundraiser challenge
Australia’s fastest growing fitness franchise, Body Fit Training (BFT) has advised that a number of its Victorian BFT Studios are supporting the Polished Man campaign via a new...
Aug 17, 2025
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Wellness
ASIC moves to wind up Derrimut Gym business
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a notice of application for a winding up order for an entity in the Derrimut gym group. Commenced by the...
Aug 16, 2025
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Legal
Global Wellness Institute partners with Anytime Fitness on inaugural report on Australia’s wellness economy
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has collaborated with Anytime Fitness to release GWI’s first-ever report on Australia’s wellness economy. The findings show Australia is one...
Aug 16, 2025
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Wellness
Viva Leisure reports best results in its history
Viva Leisure Limited has announced its financial results for the year ended 30th June 2025, delivering the strongest performance in its history and further strengthening its...
Aug 14, 2025
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Fitness
Belgravia Group’s Geoff Lord to be recognised with Beyond Activ Lifetime Achievement Award
Geoff Lord, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Belgravia Group, is being recognised with Beyond Activ’s Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at Beyond Activ’s Melbourne...
Aug 13, 2025
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Fitness
Study charts growth of Australian fitness industry since 2022
Australia’s fitness industry has experienced exponential growth after 2022 with increased health awareness during the post-pandemic period saving the sector following the...
Aug 13, 2025
Fitness
New Derrimut 24:7 gym served with eviction notice prior to planned opening
Troubled fitness chain Derrimut 24:7 has been dealt a blow prior to the opening of a new gym in Adelaide’s outer northern suburbs with a termination-of-tenancy notice posted on...
Aug 12, 2025
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Fitness