News: Fitness
Australian women have highest rising obesity rate
Newly released research reveals that Australian women have the fastest rising obesity rate in the world. The research, which reveals Australia as one of the heaviest nations on...
Feb 3, 2010
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Anytime Fitness Australia Sets New Growth Record
Anytime Fitness has earned the title of "fastest-growing fitness club in the world," according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). And...
Feb 2, 2010
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Parks Interconnect in western Singapore
The recent completion of Singpore's Western Adventure Park Connector Network (PCN) offers a wide range of recreational experiences for western Singapore awaits residents. The 23...
Feb 1, 2010
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Goodlife Launches Revive Weight Control Program
Goodlife Health Clubs, in conjunction with Ultra Lite Health Management, have launched 'Revive', a new weight control program. Initially being trialled at Goodlife's Alexandra...
Jan 28, 2010
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Johnson Health Tech acquires PBM Fitness
Morwell, Victoria-based PBM Fitness Pty has announced that it has been acquired by Johnson Health Tech and that it will now trade as Johnson Health Tech Australia. Johnson...
Jan 21, 2010
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Ardent Leisure acquires Seven Zest Clubs in WA
The Ardent Leisure Group (ALG) is to acquire a portfolio of seven fitness clubs in Perth from Zest Health Clubs. The seven clubs include five purpose built facilities and two...
Jan 21, 2010
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City of Sydney Tenders Aquatic and Leisure Facilities
The City of Sydney has tendered the management of its aquatic and leisure facilities including the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre and...
Jan 20, 2010
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MSAC's Energise in 30 Days program
The Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) is to launch a new intensive lifestyle program. The Energise in 30 Days program is led by lifestyle coaches who assess participants...
Jan 19, 2010
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Les Mills Releases 'Future of Fitness' Research
The fitness industry and the people who earn their livings in it cannot afford to be complacent about their place in the future, according to new research. 'The Future of...
Jan 15, 2010
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Power Plate Institute of Australia Opens
The Power Plate® Institute of Australia opened its doors to the public in the Sydney suburb of Balmain just before Christmas to provide an exclusive education and training...
Jan 14, 2010
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Ezidebit and SportLogic announce inTennis software
A collaboration between electronic payment specialists Ezidebit and SportLogic, a market leader of sports business management software, has resulted in the upgrade launch of the...
Jan 13, 2010
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Council charges threaten outdoor personal training
As more Sydney councils charge a fee for the use of parks, sporting fields and beaches, personal trainers are warning that they will have to pass the cost on to their clients....
Jan 13, 2010
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Introducing the Australian Fitness and Health Expo
Diversified Exhibitions has announced the strategic brand repositioning of its award winning exhibition, the Australian Fitness Expo. The new look Australian Fitness & Health...
Jan 12, 2010
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Next Generation To Develop new Auckland Tennis Centre
Details for a new $25 million tennis centre and health club in Auckland have been confirmed. Set to replace the ASB Tennis Centre in the suburb of Parnell, the venue will be...
Jan 11, 2010
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Fitness to Benefit as Australia Turns to Self-Improvement
Wellness, fitness and recreation will benefit from Australians' desire for self-improvement in 2010. The strong Australian dollar will lead to a boom in international travel,...
Jan 5, 2010
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US Authorities Close Down Les Mills Counterfeiters
In cooperation with US Federal authorities, Les Mills International (LMI) has broken up a North Carolina-based group that traded in counterfeit versions of its group fitness...
Dec 29, 2009
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Big Year for Belgravia Leisure
Belgravia Leisure has reported that 2009 has been "a year of stellar growth and achievement." Chief Executive Adrian Johnston explains that "in 2009 Belgravia Leisure grew by...
Dec 21, 2009
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Lawyer sues over Personal Training Injury
A decision by the NSW Supreme Court has stopped short of finding a personal trainer liable for injuries allegedly suffered by a client during a training session. David Wilson; a...
Dec 21, 2009
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Original Fitness Co expands into Dubai
Bootcamp pioneer Corey Oliver is a man on a mission to get Dubai into shape. Oliver, Managing Director of fitness solutions firm Original Fitness Co (OFC), is a former...
Dec 17, 2009
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New resources for NZ Register of Exercise Professionals
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is realising a series of resources for exercise professionals and exercise facilities. The resources cover a range of...
Dec 16, 2009
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Nautilus sells StairMaster and Schwinn Assets
US-based fitness equipment maker Nautilus, Inc. has announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the sale of certain assets of its commercial business to Fit...
Dec 10, 2009
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Snap Fitness to flex more muscle in India
Global health club chain Snap Fitness, which has nine outlets in India, is open to acquisitions in the sub-continent to reach a target figure of 150-200 clubs by March 2012....
Dec 7, 2009
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Bodytastic in Business
Leading fitness equipment brands Landice and Monark now have new distribution arrangements in Australia through BodyTastic. Founded by the well-known Martin Cowling in February...
Nov 30, 2009
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Nautilus To Sell Commercial Brands
US-based fitness equipment company Nautilus Inc is to sell its commercial equipment brands. Having recorded losses of US$41 million in the first quarter of 2010 and a 37% drop...
Nov 27, 2009
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