News: Fitness
Consumer advocacy group highlights difficulty in cancelling fitness app subscriptions
A report by the Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC) has highlighted challenges users face when trying to cancel subscriptions of popular fitness apps, the ‘28 by Sam Wood’...
Aug 23, 2024
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Media reports on member dissatisfaction at Adelaide's Next Gen Memorial Drive
Adelaide newspaper The Advertiser has reported on "a member revolt" at the Next Gen Memorial Drive in Adelaide over poor facilities Members of the 25-year-old premium facility...
Aug 22, 2024
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TAFE NSW spotlights fitness career journey of Bathurst local
With this week being National Skills Week, TAFE NSW is spotlighting the fitness career journey of Bathurst local Ewen Griffith-Menzies and the role of TAFE NSW in supporting...
Aug 22, 2024
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Aligned Leisure's Shane Dunne named new Chief Executive at AFL's Richmond FC
The AFL's Richmond FC has named Shane Dunne as its new Chief Executive, replacing the outgoing Brendon Gale. Dunne, who has been Chief Executive of Aligned Leisure, the club’s...
Aug 22, 2024
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AUSactive urges its members to understand new casual employment changes
With the Fair Work Commission introducing changes to casual employment, AUSactive will be hosting a dedicated HR Recruitment webinar on Friday 30th August at 12.00pm to provide...
Aug 22, 2024
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Fitness and Lifestyle Group launches affiliate partnership marketing program
The Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG) has launched an affiliate partnership marketing program in Australia in collaboration with partnership management platform impact. com. The...
Aug 22, 2024
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Matrix Fitness launches premium Onyx Collection
Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, has launched the Onyx Collection - a five-machine assortment of ultra-premium cardiovascular...
Aug 21, 2024
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UniSA research shows that 'it only takes 15 minutes to change your health'
New research from Dr Ben Singh at the University of South Australia has revealed that engaging in light-to-moderate exercise is significantly more effective than medication for...
Aug 20, 2024
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F45 Training appoints new Asia-Pacific General Manager
Global fitness franchise, F45 Training Group, has appointed Adrian Furminger as their new General Manager for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Furminger will spearhead the...
Aug 20, 2024
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Technogym spotlights its contribution to 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics as official fitness equipment supplier
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games recently completed and with the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games being held from 28th August to 8th September, Technogym has spotlighted their...
Aug 20, 2024
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California Fitness launches new Women Wellness Program
Leading premium gym network in Vietnam - California Fitness & Yoga - has launched a new Women Wellness Program to support women through the physiological changes of their...
Aug 20, 2024
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Medibank agrees to acquire corporate wellness provider Pinnacle Health Group
Leading health insurer Medibank has announced that it has agreed to acquire Pinnacle Health Group, one of Australia's leading corporate health and wellbeing providers. Founded...
Aug 20, 2024
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Impact Training membership sales event to focus on overcoming objections
Impact Training Corporation's latest sales training event is to focus on how to 'Turn Objections Into New Members'. Being held on Friday 23rd August 2024, the latest installment...
Aug 19, 2024
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Active Management awarded for best training and development consulting in the fitness industry
Active Management awarded for best training and development consulting in the fitness industry Sydney-based Active Management has been recognised for its outstanding consultancy...
Aug 18, 2024
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California Fitness introduces mass participation brand HYROX to Vietnam
California Fitness and Yoga - one of the most popular high-end gym chains in Vietnam – has partnered with Hybrid Fitness Racing Hong Kong to bring the global phenomenon of HYROX...
Aug 15, 2024
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AUSactive calls on member and community support for inclusion of Yoga Therapy under the NDIS
The current draft categorisation of Yoga Therapy in the list of NDIS Supports states it is “not value for money/effective or beneficial”. AUSactive, as part of its commitment to...
Aug 14, 2024
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City of Boroondara spotlights its offerings for Women’s Health Week 2024
To celebrate Women’s Health Week which this year is being held from 2nd to 6th September, the City of Boroondara, located in Melbourne’s east, is inviting women across...
Aug 14, 2024
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F45 subsidiary FS8 reveals expansion plans for Europe and the USA
Workout brand FS8 has announced plans to open 50 new locations across Europe, including the UK, and the USA. Founded in Sydney in 2021 by the now USA-based F45 Training, the...
Aug 14, 2024
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Viva Leisure reports 15.9% growth in annual income
Leading health club group Viva Leisure has reported that its income in the 2023/24 financial year increased by 15.9% to $163.6 million, with EBITDA increasing 21% to $35.4...
Aug 14, 2024
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Adventure running and cycling events return to Central Australia
Adventure company Rapid Ascent will be delivering the Run Larapinta and Shimano Gravel Muster Stage Race later this month in Central Australia. The events are supported by the...
Aug 13, 2024
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Wexer partners with ARK Living to enhance Digital Wellness Offerings
Leading provider of wellness content solutions, Wexer, has partnered with ARK Living, a brand dedicated to enhancing physical, mental, and overall well-being. This partnership...
Aug 13, 2024
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JETSET Pilates to launch its milestone first international studio in Melbourne
US - based luxury Pilates brand, JETSET Pilates®, will be launching its first studio outside of the US at Glenarm Square, Glen Iris located in Melbourne’s south-east with an...
Aug 12, 2024
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Sydney-founded fitness technology platform Hapana raises $17million
Sydney-founded fitness technology platform, Hapana - that manages member accounts at more than 900 clubs globally - has raised $17.3 million in a funding round led by OIF...
Aug 12, 2024
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Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre marks 20th anniversary
Blue Mountains Council is inviting the community to celebrate Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre’s 20th birthday on Saturday 24th August. The current Centre was opened in...
Aug 12, 2024
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