News: Fitness
New report identifies affordability as primary barrier preventing more New Zealanders from joining gyms
ExerciseNZ has flagged a new report that reveals reducing the cost of exercise facilities could significantly increase physical activity levels in New Zealand, delivering major...
Mar 3, 2025
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Fitness
AUSactive boosts Western Australian team with appointment of Karinda Lobb
AUSactive has boosted its Western Australian team with the appointment of Karinda Lobb to spearhead the upcoming Million Moves launch and assist with important advocacy work for...
Mar 3, 2025
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Fitness
Toowoomba Regional Council flags its Parks Week 2025 health and wellbeing offerings
Toowoomba Regional Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of various activities across the Region marking Parks Week 2025 taking place from 3rd to 10th March 2025....
Mar 3, 2025
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Parks
Life Fitness Australia introduces Symbio cardio equipment
Life Fitness Australia, a leader in commercial fitness equipment, has introduced Symbio™, a groundbreaking cardio collection redefining the connection between body and machine....
Mar 2, 2025
Technology /
Fitness
New Zealand Parliamentarians set to get 'Fit For Office' in national exercise challenge
Members of the New Zealand Parliament from across the political spectrum are preparing to lace up their sneakers and lead by example as part of the Fit For Office (F4O)...
Mar 2, 2025
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Fitness
TotalFusion opens latest health and wellness destination in Brisbane’s north
Leading premium fitness and wellness brand TotalFusion has today unveiled its newest destination today at Westfield Chermside in Brisbane’s north. Spanning 4,600 square metres,...
Mar 2, 2025
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Fitness
University of Auckland’s Hiwa Recreation Centre gets official opening
The University of Auckland has staged the official opening of its $320 million aquatic, recreation and sport centre. Staged on 21st February, the official opening of the Hiwa...
Mar 2, 2025
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New fitness and play equipment installed at Penrith's Jim Anderson Park
Penrith City Council has advised that the final stage of the playspace upgrade at Jim Anderson Park are complete. Council has also installed a range of new outdoor fitness...
Mar 2, 2025
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Parks
Sydney’s One Playground launches semi-private Pilates program for pre-natal wellness
Fast growing boutique gym, One Playground, has launched semi-private Reformer Pilates at its new wellness destination, Urban Oasis, in Sydney’s Surry Hills. As part of its...
Mar 1, 2025
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Fitness
AUSactive's Barrie Elvish slams Federal Government's Medicare injection
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has taken aim at the Federal Government’s weekend announcement of an additional $8.5 billion injection into Medicare account - quickly...
Feb 28, 2025
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Fitness
Bodyfit expands at Glebe’s Tramsheds with new Group Fitness Studio
The Bodyfit Group has announced the opening of its newly expanded facilities, including a new group fitness studio at Tramsheds in Glebe, inner west Sydney. The expansion...
Feb 27, 2025
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Fitness
Christchurch City Council embarks on recruitment drive for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre
Christchurch City Council is looking to fill around 200 positions via its largest ever recruitment drive ahead of New Zealand’s biggest indoor sport centre - Parakiore...
Feb 24, 2025
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Nike partners with Kim Kardashian-owned Skims to launch new active wear brand
Global sporting brand Nike is launch new range of women's activewear in partnership with Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear label SKIMS. The partnership with the reality media star...
Feb 24, 2025
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Flinders University research reveals fitness apps fuel disordered eating
New research out of Flinders University reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered eating, body image concerns and excessive exercise. Flinders...
Feb 23, 2025
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Fitness
FIBO 2025 to showcase future of wellness, hospitality and longevity
With modern hospitality being shaped by an increasing number of tourists and guests prioritising health and well-being, FIBO 2025 is showcasing the future of wellness,...
Feb 22, 2025
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Fitness
Belgravia Foundation event raises over $63,000 for inclusive communities
The Belgravia Foundation has advised that its 2025 Inspiration Breakfast has raised over $63,000 for inclusive communities. Held at Melbourne’s Zinc, Federation Square on 13th...
Feb 21, 2025
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New Zealand's fitness industry set for significant growth in 2025
Despite ongoing economic pressures, a new consumer survey by ExerciseNZ reveals a promising outlook for New Zealand's fitness industry. Conducted by Horizon Research for the...
Feb 20, 2025
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Fitness
Technogym’s Nerio Alessandri launches new wellness vision Healthness
Having introduced the concept of wellness 40 years ago, Technogym has now launched Healthness - a new vision aimed at transforming the future of wellness and prevention....
Feb 20, 2025
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Fitness
GapMaps launches feature to help fitness and retail businesses rank potential location sites
Australian-built and owned company GapMaps has launched GapFinder, a powerful new feature within its cloud-based platform, GapMaps Live, designed to help an array of businesses,...
Feb 20, 2025
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Fitness
Fitness First Middle East partners with GoXPro
Fitness First Middle East has partnered with GoXPro, an innovative digital platform for personal training and clubs, to enhance coaching and deliver an even more immersive and...
Feb 20, 2025
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Fitness
Cloud 9 Women’s Fitness founder Kerry Jeffs looks to expand by franchising her female-friendly fitness space
With program and sessions designed for women’s unique body composition, physiology and psychology, Brisbane-based Kerry Jeffs is looking to expand her Cloud 9 Women’s Fitness...
Feb 20, 2025
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Fitness
Strategic partnership announced for GoXPro and ClubReady to empower fitness businesses
A strategic collaboration has been announced for GoXPro, an innovative digital platform for personal training, and ClubReady, a leading provider of full-suite management...
Feb 19, 2025
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Fitness
Torque Fitness launches new TANK M3 push sled
Torque Fitness, a supplier of innovative functional and strength and conditioning equipment for organisations including Anytime Fitness and Gold’s Gym, has launched the all-new...
Feb 19, 2025
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Fitness
Accor reimagines future of wellness design in hospitality
Accor has released its latest white paper - ‘Making Waves: Rethinking Spa and Wellness Design for a Modern Era’ - in which the global hospitality brand reveals a new era of...
Feb 19, 2025
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Fitness