News: Fitness
TV fitness infomercials portray 'unrealistic outcomes'
New Zealand's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned TV commercials for the Ab Circle Pro and appealed to investigate the truth behind health-related assertions made...
Oct 14, 2011
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Older adults losing strength
Australians do not exercise at sufficient levels to promote good health, according to a study to be presented at the Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport...
Oct 14, 2011
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Fitness
Banyule Council reveals WaterMarc's dynamic energy
Banyule City Council has unveiled detailed designs and the branding for its $50 million Greensborough regional aquatic and recreation centre. To be named WaterMarc the new...
Oct 14, 2011
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Waterparks
Mobile phone numbers optimise connections with customers
Direct debit company Ezypay have highlighted the importance of recording and maintaining mobile phone numbers in any marketing or member database. Undertaking ongoing industry...
Oct 13, 2011
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TRAC exceeds 3,000 members backed by Technogym
Recognised as one of the top five best equipped facilities in the world, the Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) has attracted more than 3,000 members in less than a...
Oct 12, 2011
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Minister to present Australian Health & Fitness Awards
Federal Minister for Small Business, Senator Hon Nick Sherry has confirmed his attendance at the 2011 Australian Health and Fitness Industry Awards, presented by Fitness...
Oct 12, 2011
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Fitness
50th club opening marks ongoing growth at Genesis Fitness Clubs
Genesis Fitness Clubs have opened their 50th facility, in the North Queensland city of Townsville. Located in the recently completed Townsville RSL Stadium, the newly opened 575...
Oct 10, 2011
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IHRSA reveals Asian and Australasian fitness club performance
The global fitness club industry generated combined revenues of $71 billion in 2010, according to research by the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association...
Oct 7, 2011
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Fitness First to open nine new UAE clubs by January 2012
Fitness First has announced plans to launch nine clubs across the Middle East by January 2012. The global fitness chain, operated by the Landmark Group in the Arabian Gulf, has...
Oct 6, 2011
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Fitness
Anytime Fitness celebrates 100th Australian club opening
Anytime Fitness Australia, part of the world's largest 24 hour unisex fitness franchise, have opened their 100th club in Australia. The club, which opened on 1st October 2011,...
Oct 3, 2011
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Fitness
SMS gets greater 'cut through' than emails
Direct debit company Ezypay believes that SMS gets greater cut through in customer communication than emails for the simple reason that most people receives fewer SMSs than...
Oct 2, 2011
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Fitness
Key appointments at CLM
CLM (Community Leisure Management) has announced the appointment of Brett Jude into a role that will oversee all the CLM operated facilities in the Counties Manukau region....
Sep 30, 2011
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FitnessBiz aims to help businesses get more people exercising
With a vision to get more people exercising in order to reduce Australia's health care costs, Active Management owner Justin Tamsett has launched his 2011 FitnessBiz seminar...
Sep 29, 2011
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Macquarie University unveils cutting edge Health Club
A new state of the art fitness club has opened as part of the Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre. Based on the University campus at North Ryde, NSW the addition of new...
Sep 28, 2011
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Amanda Bracks spreads the word about fitness inspirations
Fitness marketing leader Amanda Bracks has released a new book Inspiration: The Secrets of 50 People and How They Achieved Their Health and Fitness Dreams. Having worked in the...
Sep 27, 2011
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Fitness
CENTAMAN Entrance Control launches new web site for the security market
CENTAMAN Entrance Control, provider of intelligent entrance control solutions, has announced it has launched a new web site which provides customers, prospects, and security...
Sep 24, 2011
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Simons Green Energy launches cogeneration system for Castle Hill RSL
Simons Green Energy has launched a state-of-the-art cogeneration system at Castle Hill RSL Club's C2K Aquatic Centre - one of Sydney's largest multi-purpose leisure and activity...
Sep 21, 2011
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Fitness
TRAC uses social media to share client's success story
The recently opened Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is using social media to promote the weight loss achievements of one of its gym members. With a film posted...
Sep 21, 2011
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Stepz '24/7' franchises expand
Newly established '24/7' fitness operator Stepz Fitness is set to open its latest club in the Brisbane CBD. The club, sited in Albert Street, will offer the advanced fitness...
Sep 21, 2011
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Fitness
Membership, profits fall at Fitness First
Just months before an expected sharemarket float of its international parent company, Fitness First Australia has been losing members and sales. While budget and 24 hour fitness...
Sep 14, 2011
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Fitness
Gym wear becomes lifestyle wear
Leading gym wear supplier Devotion Active Wear have recently expanded its client base from stocking gyms and boutiques in Australia to new markets in the UK and USA. Created and...
Sep 13, 2011
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Fitness
Debitsuccess attains highest global compliance rating for customer data security
Leading direct debit payment processing company, Debitsuccess, has been recognised as the first company of its kind in Australasia to achieve full compliance with a worldwide...
Sep 13, 2011
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Fitness
Palazzo Versace chooses Technogym for the ultimate wellbeing lifestyle
Luxury designer hotel Palazzo Versace Gold Coast has chosen Technogym equipment to equip its newly opened Fitness & Wellbeing Centre. Australia's first and only fashion branded...
Sep 7, 2011
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$26 million lifestyle club opens at Auckland's ASB Tennis Centre
After more than seven years of planning, 18 months of development and at a cost of $26 million dollars, New Zealand's first inner city lifestyle club has opened its doors to the...
Sep 6, 2011
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