News: Fitness
University of Sydney research shows 7,000 steps a day reduces array of serious health issues
With many people finding 10,000 steps a day too challenging, a new study from University of Sydney researchers has associated walking 7,000 steps a day with a reduced risk of...
Jul 28, 2025
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Newcastle Jets announce Genesis Health + Fitness partnership
The Newcastle Jets have announced Genesis Health + Fitness as their Official Gym Partner of the Club for the 2025/26 A-League Season. The partnership will see the Newcastle Jets...
Jul 28, 2025
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Yarra Leisure secures new AUSactive Triple Accreditation
Service excellence and a commitment to consistently delivering exceptional programs has once again paid off for Yarra Leisure, with facilities in Richmond, Collingwood and...
Jul 28, 2025
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Workshops and business panels among offerings at The Pilates Journal Expo 2026
The Pilates Journal Expo will be held in Sydney from 21st to 22nd February 2026, bringing together some of the world’s most respected names in Pilates for two unmissable days of...
Jul 28, 2025
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Arketa raises US$15 million to back expansion of AI-powered platform for boutique fitness studios
Arketa, an AI-powered platform for boutique fitness studios founded in 2020 by yoga instructor turned entrepreneur Rachel Lea Fishman, has raised US$15 million in Series A...
Jul 27, 2025
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Football Victoria agrees Jetts Fitness partnership to back high-performance athletes
Football Victoria has announced a partnership with Jetts Fitness to back its high performance program for season 2025. Football Victoria Executive Manager of Commercial, Chris...
Jul 26, 2025
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Crunch Fitness' Victorian locations now operating and trading under Revo Fitness brand
Andrew Holder, founder and Managing Director of fast growing Revo Fitness, has taken to social media to advise that the group's recently acquired Crunch Fitness outlets in...
Jul 25, 2025
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Core Health and Fitness announces acquisition of select assets from Aktiv Solutions and Gym Rax
Core Health and Fitness - a vertically integrated global manufacturer and distributor of fitness equipment, has acquired select assets from Aktiv Solutions and Gym Rax. The...
Jul 24, 2025
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PCYC spotlights Karly Moller-Buck’s journey from volunteer to disability advocate and role model
PCYC is spotlighting Karly Moller-Buck’s journey from PCYC volunteer at the Muswellbrook facility to disability advocate and role model. Living with cerebral palsy and reliant...
Jul 24, 2025
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Kane Constructions appointed to deliver stage two of the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Kane Constructions has been appointed to deliver stage two of the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre for Victoria’s Surf Coast community to enjoy their favourite...
Jul 23, 2025
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AUSactive introduces membership model to reflect a growing and diverse industry
AUSactive has launched a new professional membership model designed to better reflect the growing diversity and evolution of the industry. The new two-tiered framework -...
Jul 22, 2025
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Anantara Hotels & Resorts partner with Technogym to launch exclusive wellness series
Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the experiential luxury brand of Minor Hotels, has entered into an exclusive global partnership with leading fitness and wellness brand, Technogym, to...
Jul 19, 2025
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Landlord evicts Derrimut 24:7 from Adelaide premises
Embattled fitness chain Derrimut 24:7 is understood to have been evicted from its premises at Angle Vale in Adelaide’s outer northern suburbs. Adelaide's The Advertiser reported...
Jul 18, 2025
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Local fitness and wellness providers invited to participate in Healthy Darwin 2025-26 Wet Season program
The City of Darwin is inviting local fitness and wellness providers to be part of the upcoming Healthy Darwin 2025-26 Wet Season program. Healthy Darwin is a year-round...
Jul 17, 2025
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AUSactive extends its Million Moves Challenge to Ballarat and Wollongong
With just under 50 days to go, AUSactive has announced its upcoming Million Moves challenge will now offer the Ballarat and Wollongong communities the opportunity to participate...
Jul 15, 2025
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Sport Singapore continues to enhance its facilities
Sport Singapore (SportSG) has revealed the refreshed Sengkang Sport Centre, which includes new water slides, dedicated space for smaller-scale fitness activities, and new...
Jul 14, 2025
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Keepme launches Immersive AI Sales Agent Demo
Keepme, a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) - driven solutions for the health and fitness industry has launched a ground-breaking demo experience that lets fitness...
Jul 14, 2025
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Belgravia Leisure enhances fitness programs and equipment across Canberra facilities
Belgravia Leisure is enhancing its health and wellness offerings across the aquatic, fitness and recreation facilities it operates in Canberra with revamps and state-of-the-art...
Jul 14, 2025
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Ladies-only Reformer Pilates studio included in GymNation’s largest facility launched in Riyadh
GymNation, Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing fitness brand, recently launched its largest and most advanced facility in Qurtubah, Riyadh - spanning 7,200 square metres. GymNation’s...
Jul 14, 2025
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Founder of Brisbane's Fit Village looks to change guilty plea in fraud case
Jacob 'Jake' Henley, founder of the now closed Fit Village gym in the Brisbane suburb of Paddington, has made in surprise move in Court case over a fraud in excess of $100,000...
Jul 11, 2025
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Colac Otway Council to introduce Matrix Upper-body cycle at Bluewater gym
Colac Otway Shire Council has advised that an upgrade to its Bluewater gym will include some of the most innovative fitness equipment in Australia. The gym will close from...
Jul 11, 2025
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Derrimut 24:7 takes action against ATO over $14.6 million tax debt
Controversial gym chain Derrimut 24:7 is reported to be in dispute with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) over repayment of a multi-million tax debt. Last week the Lawyerly...
Jul 10, 2025
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ASC welcomes latest Play Well Affiliates
Another seven organisations are joining the Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well Affiliates program to help more people be physically active. The organisations all play a...
Jul 10, 2025
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Global study led by University of Queensland shows exercise reduces early death risk by 40%
A global study led by the University of Queensland has found adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40%....
Jul 10, 2025
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