News: Fitness
Gwinganna Retreat launches Men's health program
The Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has introduced its first mens' health program, 'The Men's Retreat', a new health retreat custom designed to meet men's health issues. To be held...
Jul 21, 2010
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HF Industries add to their Balanced Body Pilates products
Sydney-based HF Industries has announced a new addition to their product range from Balanced Body Pilates - The Orbit. As Anne Woodford, HF Industries' Pilates Product Manager...
Jul 20, 2010
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Ezypay Wins at Telstra NSW Business Awards 2010
Direct debit service provider Ezypay has been named the Panasonic Best Medium Business of the Year in the Telstra NSW Business Awards. This is the third recognition that the...
Jul 14, 2010
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Fitness identity slams Tasmania's Preventative Health Policy
One of the key instigators behind the establishment of the Tasmanian Premier's Physical Activity Council (PPAC) has resigned over the direction that the Tasmanian Health...
Jul 8, 2010
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2010 GetNZ Active Conference Details Announced
Following the success of its recent 2010 Business Grow seminars, staged in nine cities over 11 days, Fitness New Zealand has announced details of its 2010 GetNZ Active...
Jul 7, 2010
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Pioneering Sport and Event Complex to Open in Thailand
The groundbreaking Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC) is poised to become Asia's pre-eminent competition, training and event complex when it opens...
Jul 6, 2010
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Fitness NZ slams 'invalid' claims of TV advertised exercise equipment
Industry peak body Fitness New Zealand has released a statement, based on research by exercise professional William Sukala, slamming a piece of exercise equipment commonly...
Jul 2, 2010
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Thai Convention returns to inform Asian fitness industry
Details have been announced of the second Asia Fitness Convention being held at the Bangkok Convention Centre @ Centara Grand, Thailand from 17th to 19th September 2010. The...
Jun 29, 2010
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Ezypay ranked 23rd in BRW's top 50 Best Places to Work
Direct debit service provider Ezypay has been ranked 23rd in BRW’s list of the 50 Best Places to Work for in 2010. Being included with a number of high profile companies, such...
Jun 28, 2010
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Alexander exits White City as Hakoah Club steps in
Jewish social group, the Hakoah Club, has bought Sydney's White City tennis and sporting complex. It is believed that the Hakoah Club paid around $15 million for the eastern...
Jun 25, 2010
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Green Light for Graham Condon Centre
Christchurch City Council is set to begin construction of the Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre. Work on the $13 million project was due to start a year ago but was...
Jun 24, 2010
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Power Plate signs Williams deal to attract male users
Vibration training equipment manufacturer Power Plate has signed a three-year deal with the Williams Formula One team. Power Plate has previously relied on endorsements from...
Jun 23, 2010
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Fit n Fast innovates with Facebook membership
New fitness industry entrant Fit n Fast, who last week opened their first gym in Penrith, are powering ahead with a social media client engagement strategy. As part of this they...
Jun 23, 2010
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Australasian team leads Anytime Fitness record growth
With nearly 40 clubs now open and more than 100 franchise territories sold, Anytime Fitness Australia/New Zealand has quickly become the fastest-growing segment of the world's...
Jun 22, 2010
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Virgin Active brings back the Hula Hoop
The Virgin Active Health Club in Sydney’s Frenchs Forest has revived the Hula Hoop craze familiar to many from their childhood years. The Club’s ‘Hoop and Tone’ classes started...
Jun 21, 2010
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Japan Agreement Leads Anytime Fitness into Asia
Fast growing fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has reached a master franchisee agreement in Japan. One year in the making, the Japanese agreement comes just weeks after the...
Jun 20, 2010
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Fitness Australia to Appeal Copyright Tribunal Decision
Fitness Australia is to proceed with an appeal against the recent Australian Copyright Tribunal decision on licensing payments to play protected sound recordings in fitness...
Jun 18, 2010
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Key Appointments Pending for Sapphire Aquatic Centre
The soon to open Sapphire Aquatic Centre at Pambula is on the NSW Far South Coast is currently filling key management roles. The recruitment process for a Centre Manager is...
Jun 18, 2010
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Greg Oliver Moves to Head Goodlife
Ardent Leisure owned Goodlife Health Clubs has appointed Greg Oliver to the position of Chief Executive. A fitness industry professional with more than 30 years experience in...
Jun 16, 2010
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Saudi cleric says sport is 'corrupting' women
A leading Saudi cleric has urged the Saudi Arabian Government to uphold a ban that disallows women's sports in the Kingdom. Sheikh Abdul Karim al-Khudhair, a member of Saudi...
Jun 15, 2010
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Curves targets Indian fitness market
US-based women's fitness club franchise Curves International Inc has announced plans to open up to 250 fitness centres in India. The clubs will be opened over the next three...
Jun 14, 2010
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High Performance Sport Centre for AUT Millennium Campus
An exciting new National Training Centre that will deliver the high performance sport programs that feature at the core of the Government's sports strategy has been announced by...
Jun 14, 2010
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Les Mills launches new training modules
Fitness provider Les Mills has launched its new Advanced Instructor Module (AIM) training, which has been designed to boost standards in group exercise instruction. Certified...
Jun 11, 2010
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Fit n Fast launch offers 'Quickie' Fitness
New fitness industry entrant Fit n Fast has opened its first club in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. Founded by industry veteran Tony de Leede, the former Chief Executive...
Jun 8, 2010
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