News: Fitness
Perth gym owner jailed for faking own death and collecting life insurance payout
A Perth-based F45 franchisee who faked her own death to claim a life insurance payout of more than $700,000 has been sentenced to three years in prison. Having earlier pleaded...
Oct 28, 2024
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Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre reopens with impressive fitness memberships and learn to swim registrations
Southern Gold Coast’s largest community facility - the Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre - has officially reopened today following an $87.5 million refurbishment. Gold...
Oct 27, 2024
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Women encouraged to get active together during VicHealth’s 2024 This Girl Can Week
With VicHealth’s This Girl Can Week returning in 2024 from 10th to 17th November, women across the state are being encouraged to come together and get active at one of the many...
Oct 27, 2024
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Plant Forged Physique delivers one-stop destination for sustainable fitness products
Until recently, there were limited and subpar quality products to meet the needs of the ethically conscious athlete and eco-friendly fitness and wellness enthusiast. Plant...
Oct 27, 2024
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ARV member program expands with new fitness events
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) is expanding its reach beyond its traditional remit with the presentation of two fitness events in November. With fitness and gym...
Oct 27, 2024
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HYROX world competitor spotlights the event's benefits and potential drawbacks
HYROX - challenging event which combines running with functional workouts – has gained a significant rise in popularity across Australia with curious Australians responsible for...
Oct 27, 2024
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Fitness
Pickleball and Augmented Reality Fitness a focus at Global Sources Sports and Outdoor Show
With growing global awareness of health consciousness, the sports and outdoor industry is experiencing explosive growth. The Global Sources Sports and Outdoor Show first...
Oct 27, 2024
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Fitness
Healthy Ageing Summit 2025 to explore future of active, healthy living
The Healthy Ageing Institute has announced the Healthy Ageing Summit 2025 - with the theme ‘The Way to the Future’ - will be held from 30th to 31st May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel...
Oct 24, 2024
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Fitness
Parkrun establishes new event in Sydney’s north
Parkrun Australia, which stages popular organised running events at more than 500 locations throughout Australia, has established its latest weekly event at a new course in...
Oct 24, 2024
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Fitness
Record attendance reported for this year’s AusFitness Expo and Industry Trade Show and Summit
A record attendance has been reported for this year’s AusFitness Expo and Industry Trade Show and Summit, held at ICC Sydney from 11th to 13th October. Shaun Krenz, co-founder...
Oct 23, 2024
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Fitness
Life Fitness Australia announces new Chief Commercial Officer
Life Fitness Australia has appointed David Loats as their Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Following nine years in the role of Business Development, Loats’ new...
Oct 23, 2024
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Fitness
New fitness park and free outdoor fitness training for western Sydney
Fairfield City Council, located in western Sydney is delivering a $4.2 million ‘fitness park’ for its community recognising the need to provide opportunities to lead healthier,...
Oct 23, 2024
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Fitness
Fernwood Fitness and Plus Fitness among 2024 Topfranchise award winners
The 10 THOUSAND FEET Strategic Market Research team has announced the 2024 Topfranchise Award winners with Fernwood Fitness and Plus Fitness among this year’s overall top 10....
Oct 22, 2024
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AUSactive unveils emerging fitness and wellness trends for 2025
AUSactive has revealed the emerging trends within Australia's fitness and wellness industry for 2025 after a comprehensive analysis of industry-led data shed light on the...
Oct 22, 2024
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Fitness
Keepme deploys AI Sales Agent to address lead generation solutions for fitness operators
Keepme, a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) - driven solutions for the fitness industry, is deploying an AI Sales Agent via LinkedIn on 1st November 2024 to answer...
Oct 22, 2024
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New format launched for gym-based fitness challenges
With traditional fitness challenges often seeing a waning in enthusiasm after the first few weeks, co-founders of My Inspiration Never Dies have developed and launched a new...
Oct 22, 2024
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Fitness
Lack of industry recognition holding back aquatic fitness
Professionals attending the 2024 Aqua Alliance Forum have expressed their views about a range of issues that they feel are holding back aquatic fitness activities. Key among...
Oct 21, 2024
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STRONG Pilates announces acceleration of USA expansion
Australian fitness franchise, STRONG Pilates has announced the acceleration of its USA expansion with over 100 new studios confirmed across the country. The announcement of the...
Oct 21, 2024
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Revo Fitness brings affordable, high-quality fitness options to the Mandurah community
Fast growing Perth-based gym chain Revo Fitness is today opening a new facility in Mandurah - Australia’s fastest-growing city - bringing its accessible, high-quality fitness...
Oct 21, 2024
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Oran Park Leisure Centre opens with array of aquatic, fitness and sport activities
Oran Park Leisure Centre has officially opened its doors to the community following a ‘Grand Opening Event’ held on Sunday 20th October. This $67 million Leisure Centre is...
Oct 21, 2024
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Jetts Fitness welcomes AUSactive award wins
Jetts Fitness has highlighted a week of successes, securing two awards at the 2024 AUSactive National Awards while celebrating the opening of new and refurbished gyms across...
Oct 20, 2024
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2024 Australia Sports Innovation Week showcases ‘Women-Led Design’
2024 Australia Sports Innovation Week includes ‘Women-Led Design’ showcase event The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has announced that this year’s Australia...
Oct 20, 2024
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Findings from Australia’s first ever mystery shopping data study to be revealed at FitnessBiz24
The Australian fitness industry is about to experience a game-changing reveal at FitnessBiz24, learning groundbreaking insights about how clubs across the country can better...
Oct 20, 2024
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Coach Welly partners with Aspen Medical Technology to enhance employee wellbeing
Wellness and member retention platform Coach Welly has announced its newest customer, Aspen Medical Technology, part of the Aspen Medical Group, a global leader in healthcare...
Oct 20, 2024
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