News: Fitness
Change of ownership for Anytime Fitness New Zealand
Anytime Fitness has announced a change in ownership of its New Zealand franchise. Previously owned by Anytime Fitness Australia master franchisors Justin McDonell and Jacinta...
Feb 18, 2011
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Seminar series for South Australian fitness operators
Fitness Australia in conjuction with the Government of South Australia and Wentworth Advantage are proud to present Business+, a seminar series for the South Australian fitness...
Feb 16, 2011
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Settlement precedes potential Sunbed banning legislation
The settlement of a gym user's claim that use of a sunbed gave him a melanoma has led to calls for a national ban on solariums. Before Christmas, melanoma survivor Jay Allen...
Feb 14, 2011
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efi Sports Medicine Rebrands as Total Gym and launches New Product Line
efi Sports Medicine; one of the world’ leading manufacturers of functional and bodyweight resistance training equipment for fitness, athletic training and rehabilitation...
Feb 14, 2011
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Les Mills Begins Global Search for the Ultimate Studio
Les Mills International (LMI) has commenced a global search for the ultimate fitness studio. With its international reputation for creating 'fitness magic' through a combination...
Feb 11, 2011
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New fitness format, Krank, arrives in New Zealand
Manukau Leisure has opened New Zealand's first Krank studio at its Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre. The studio, which aims to cater for people with all degrees of fitness and...
Feb 10, 2011
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Women's Fitness Forum Popular with Delegates
The inaugural Women In Fitness Forum, held in Sydney on Friday, was a big success with delegates. The popular events set out to unite female health club, weight loss studio and...
Feb 7, 2011
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Medibank aligns with activity and sport programs
As part of encouraging people to live longer in good health, Australia’s Medibank Community Fund has announced two exciting partnerships which aim to get people moving – one...
Feb 5, 2011
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EYE fitness and GoGetta Finance join to support Flood victim
EYE fitness and GoGetta Equipment Finance have joined join forces to support fitness operators affected by the recent Queensland floods. The popular Generations Health and...
Feb 2, 2011
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Cybex hit by $66 million US lawsuit
A New York woman rendered a quadriplegic when a 270 kilogram Cybex weight machine fell on her in 2004 has won a US$66 million jury verdict. The verdict in the New York State...
Jan 28, 2011
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Next Generation ASB Tennis Centre Redevelopment Set for July Completion
The redeveloped ASB Tennis Centre in the Auckland suburb of Parnell is set to be completed in July, resulting in what has been described as "the flashest sport and leisure club...
Jan 28, 2011
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Fitness First India plans rapid expansion
Fitness First has announced plans to expand to 50 stores in India over the next five years. Since arriving in India in 2008, the company has opened four clubs in India â one...
Jan 28, 2011
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PPCA to Appeal Australian Music Licensing Decision
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA), Australia's recording industry association, has made an application to appeal a December Australian Federal Court...
Jan 27, 2011
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Blue Fitness Excited by Star Trac Changes
Blue Fitness Australia Managing Director Emmett Williams says he is excited about the recent change of ownership of the fitness brand, Star Trac. In a statement Williams...
Jan 27, 2011
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Fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne dies
Fitness pioneer and entrepreneur Jack LaLanne passed away on Sunday at the age of 96. LaLanne's contributions to the fitness industry span more than 70 years, starting his...
Jan 26, 2011
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Sport and Fitness Expo for Melbourne
Melbourne is to host a new sport and fitness exhibition in March. To be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 12th and 13th March, the FitX Sport and Fitness Expo has been...
Jan 24, 2011
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Earthquake Repairs Scheduled for Christchurch Pools
Christchurch City Council's swimming pools at QEII, Pioneer and Centennial Recreation and Sport Centres will undergo repair work this year to correct damage caused by the...
Jan 24, 2011
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Peter Stirling-Benson Departs Fitness First Australia
Peter Stirling-Benson, Managing Director of Fitness First Australia, has left the company. A spokesperson confirmed the departure and added that the company is "expecting to be...
Jan 24, 2011
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Foxtix announces account wins
Foxtix Commercial Director Harley Evans has announced that the company is now ticketing for a number of new events. These events are: • V8 Supercar Championships: 2011 Winton...
Jan 23, 2011
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Portuguese Fitness Franchise Reaches Singapore and Malaysia
Women's only fitness franchise Vivafit is set open 200 clubs in Malaysia and Singapore by 2020. The Portugeuse fitness franchise has agreed a master with Singpore-based...
Jan 21, 2011
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PCYC Queensland Urges Community to Break Bad Habits
Police-Citizens Youth Clubs Queensland (PCYC) community role has been highlighted in recent weeks with several branches being used as emergency relief centres during the recent...
Jan 10, 2011
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Mackay's fitness industry gives consumers confidence and choice
Nine Registered Fitness Businesses in the Mackay/Whitsunday region have joined forces to encourage more people to lead a fitter, healthier lifestyle. In a joint partnership with...
Jan 7, 2011
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Turbulent Times for Star Trac
Recent troubles have forced US-based fitness equipment manufacturer Star Trac to enter into an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) in accordance with California law....
Dec 22, 2010
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New Marketing and Communications Manager for YMCA Sydney
The YMCA of Sydney has appointed James Ellender as its new Marketing and Communications Manager. Ellender, the former establishment and Precinct Manager for the National Centre...
Dec 22, 2010
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