News: Fitness
Westpac banks on Jetts with franchise accreditation
Leading 24-hour gym group Jetts Fitness, has partnered with Westpac to provide a high level finance accreditation package for its burgeoning franchise network. The Australian...
Sep 5, 2011
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Fitness expert joins netball ace to champion FIT Health Insurance
AFL Club Sport Science Director, David Buttifant is teaming up with other high profile sporting identities to promote FIT Health Insurance, the official health insurer of the...
Sep 2, 2011
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Insurance
FSB presents 'the future for the world of recreation'
The biennial event, to be held in Cologne from 26th to 28th October, is expected to attract in excess of 600 companies from over 40 countries within a total exhibition space of...
Aug 30, 2011
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QEII Fitness reopens at Parklands
Christchurch City Council is once again offering health and fitness opportunities to communities in eastern Christchurch with the move of the QEII fitness centre to Parklands...
Aug 29, 2011
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Video marketing to boost fitness membership
Following the resounding success of their seminar on the Gold Coast earlier this month, presenters Amanda Bracks and Steve Brossman are bringing the Video Marketing for the...
Aug 26, 2011
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Fitness
Scott Dumbell wins national gym award
Jetts Fitness Geelong Owner Scott Dumbell has lived up to his name, taking out top honours at the inaugural Jetts Fitness national conference and awards. Dumbell was the big...
Aug 25, 2011
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Western Australian Government backs Beatty Park refurbishment
One of Western Australia's best known aquatic and recreation facilities is to receive a makeover following the handover of $5 million funding from the Western Australian...
Aug 23, 2011
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Exercise should be 'standard part of cancer care'
All patients getting cancer treatment should be told to do two and a half hours of physical exercise every week, says a report by UK health charity Macmillan Cancer Support....
Aug 11, 2011
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Fitness
100,000 members join Jetts Fitness
Leading 24/7 gym chain, Jetts Fitness, has signed up its 100,000th Australian member. Managing Director of Jetts Fitness, Brendon Levenson said the six-figure milestone was...
Aug 11, 2011
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Fitness
Matching Australians with their optimum fitness and health options
Australia is set to witness a new initiative to promote health and wellness with the launch of a new website, 1selectfitness.com.au, that will make it easier for potential...
Aug 10, 2011
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Anytime Fitness Australia hits 200 territories
Anytime Fitness has today reached a major milestone, selling its 200th territory in Australia being sold. It has taken the franchise just over two and a half years to reach this...
Aug 9, 2011
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Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo gains momentum
The Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo has continued to gather momentum ahead of its staging in October, with Fitness Australia's support adds to the weight of credibility...
Aug 3, 2011
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Links Modular Solutions introduces new innovations and technology
With technology evolving at breakneck speed, Links Modular Solutions (Links) are using cutting edge technology to stay at the top of the leisure industry with new products and...
Aug 3, 2011
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Fitness First aims to get Singaporeans active
Fitness First is aiming to get more Singaporeans to join their health clubs. The international club chain, which currently operates 11 clubs in Singapore, intends to open...
Aug 1, 2011
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Fitness
Surry Hills Library crowned a world leader
The City of Sydney's Surry Hills Library has officially been crowned a world-leading community facility after winning one of architecture's most prestigious international...
Jul 28, 2011
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Early bird registration set to close for Asia Fitness Convention
Early bird registration discounts for the 2011 Asia Fitness Convention are due to close on 31st July. The third version of the event, being held from 21st to 23rd October 2011...
Jul 28, 2011
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Virgin Active plans Australian expansion
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is planning to open further Virgin Active health clubs in Australia, in a $40 million move that will see the brand expand beyond its current...
Jul 27, 2011
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Fitness
Fitness First to launch budget club brand in UK
Global fitness club operator Fitness First is to launch a new budget gym brand in the United Kingdom. The group closed nine of its clubs earlier this month to convert them to...
Jul 24, 2011
Fitness
Traverse wall climbing solutions reach new heights
Making the most of the growing interest in indoor climbing and with an aim to improve youth fitness, Eye Fitness has launched Traverse Wall. As Eye Fitness Director David Norman...
Jul 20, 2011
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Fitness
Last chance to book for athletes contracts Conference
The Australian Athletes' Alliance (AAA) is presenting its 2011 Legal Education Conference: Negotiations in Sport: Collective Bargaining and Player Agents. The conference, being...
Jul 15, 2011
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Fitness Australia to seek industry leaders for its Directorships
Industry peak body Fitness Australia is seeking industry leaders to join its Board of Directors. On its web site, the industry body explains "in any non-profit association,...
Jul 13, 2011
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Fitness
Health Club Business Summit heads across the Tasman
The 2011 Health Club Business Summit will reach an international audience this year with the successful annual event being held in Auckland as well as Melbourne. Health Club...
Jul 12, 2011
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UQ Sport opens new fitness and aquatic facility
UQ Sport has opened a new fitness and aquatic facility at the University of Queensland's Gatton Campus. Both students and the local community will benefit from the opening of...
Jul 8, 2011
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Cityfitness Expansion Continues
Cityfitness has opened its 17th club in the Wellington suburb of Lyall Bay, aiming to offer a competitive fitness package for the south Wellington market. Occupying the former...
Jul 8, 2011
Fitness