News: Fitness
Eric urges Australians to Swap It, Don't Stop It!
The Australian Government has launched its 'Swap it don't stop it' advertising campaign ï¾ a call to make easy, small, healthier lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of illness...
Apr 1, 2011
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Ironman Champion Launches Youthtown Fitness Trail
Champion New Zealand Ironman triathlete Cameron Brown has launched Youthtown's national Fitness Trail initiative at Balmoral School in Auckland. Funded by the Youthtown Property...
Mar 29, 2011
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SOKO Fitness & Spa Group Continues to Expand
Chinese health club operator SOKO Fitness & Spa Group has expanded its presence with eight new facilities during its fiscal third quarter. During the quarter: • SOKO opened four...
Mar 29, 2011
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MYZONE: Changing the face of fitness and health forever
Launched at the recent IHRSA 2011 Convention and Trade Show, MyZone is a real time heart rate monitoring and calorie counting system that will help fitness club members achieve...
Mar 29, 2011
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Exceed recognised for 'Fitness for All' campaign
At a ceremony in Beijing to celebrate China's 'Fitness for All Campaign - Walking to 100 Universities', the Exceed Company Ltd received the Outstanding Contribution Award from...
Mar 25, 2011
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Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre opening attracts the crowds
The brand new Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre (MIISC), operated by the YMCA of Sydney and built by Canterbury City Council, welcomed well over 1,000 people through the doors...
Mar 25, 2011
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Christchurch takes Group Fitness to the Outdoors
With aquatic, fitness and recreation centres across the city affected by damage from the 22nd February 2011 earthquake, Christchurch City Council is offering free outdoor group...
Mar 24, 2011
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Fitness First India plans growth
Fitness First has announced plans to grow its Indian business to 50 clubs over the next five years. Since arriving in India in 2008, the company has opened four clubs: in...
Mar 23, 2011
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Anytime Fitness in Japan Unharmed after Earthquake
The Tokyo Anytime Fitness club and its master franchise team were unharmed during the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last week. Tomokazu Ihara, one of the Anytime...
Mar 21, 2011
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Star Trac Changes Present Opportunities for Blue Fitness
Ben Davies, Director of Blue Fitness Australia and New Zealand, says he is excited about the recent change of leadership at global fitness equipment supplier Star Trac. As...
Mar 16, 2011
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Clubware now in 500 fitness clubs across Australasia
For members joining a fitness club, one of the first things they'll usually do is meet with a personal trainer who will work with them to tailor a fitness program to suit their...
Mar 15, 2011
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Women-only Classes Create Media Storm
Plans by Councils in Melbourne to introduce womens-only fitness and swimming sessions in aquatic and recreation centres have been criticised by Melbourne newspaper The Herald...
Mar 14, 2011
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After-school exercise declines in NSW despite Federal backing
The Australian Sports Commission's Active After-School Communities programs has failed to increase children's physical activity levels in NSW, with participants no more likely...
Mar 12, 2011
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Focus on fitness creates new business opportunities
The fitness industry is in the strongest position it has been in for many years, with a high level of support from community groups and even the entertainment sector. According...
Mar 11, 2011
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Anytime Fitness signs Qatar expansion deal
US-based fitness club franchise Anytime Fitness has signed a franchise deal with Doha's Almuftah Group to open three fitness clubs in Qatar by July. Anytime Fitness'...
Mar 10, 2011
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Goodlife Health Clubs Acquires three Re-Creation Clubs
The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX: AAD) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of three Re-Creation health clubs in Melbourne for its Goodlife Health Club brand and...
Mar 9, 2011
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Singapore's National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign to target obesity
Singapore's National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign is to be remade to inspire more Singaporeans. Speaking in the Singapore Parliament on Friday, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for...
Mar 8, 2011
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Australians encouraged to get moving through International Fitness Week
Australians are being encouraged to get moving, get fit and get healthy during International Fitness Week which runs from 14th to 20th March, 2011. International TV personality...
Mar 8, 2011
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C-Life Reaches New Heights with Xercise Pro
C-Life Health Club, Canterbury-Bankstown's premium fitness and health Club, has recently invested in Xercise Pro to assist its personal trainers manage their clients' exercise...
Mar 3, 2011
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2011 Fitness Australia Benchmarking Survey
Fitness Australia in conjunction with the University of South Australia will be beginning data collection via a survey for an ongoing benchmarking exercise on the fitness...
Mar 2, 2011
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Fitness Australia's Industry Leaders Forum
Fitness Australia's recent Industry Leaders Forum considered the vision, future possibilities and opportunities for the fitness industry and discussed Fitness Australia's role...
Mar 1, 2011
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Abu Dhabi's Grand Millennium Al Wahda opens health club and spa
Abu Dhabi's new Grand Millennium Al Wahda hotel has opened what is claimed to be the Emirate's largest health club. The 2,700 metre² gym and spa is open to members, hotel guests...
Feb 28, 2011
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Zumba shakes Federal Government offices
The Federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has apparently banned the Latin American fitness craze Zumba from its Canberra headquarters after a dance...
Feb 27, 2011
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South Australian Aquatic Centre set to make a big splash
The first splash of 10 million litres of water has begun flowing into the pools at South Australia's new State Aquatic Centre. South Australian Infrastructure Minister Pat...
Feb 22, 2011
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