News: Fitness
Self Esteem Brands to expand Anytime Fitness franchising into the United Arab Emirates
Self Esteem Brands has announced the appointment of an investment group led by Dr Mark Mobius as its master franchisee for the expansion of the Anytime Fitness portfolio in the...
Mar 24, 2024
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Virgin Active to close Bourke Street Melbourne club
Virgin Active is closing its Bourke Street club in Melbourne, which boasts a 25-metre pool and a 13-metre rock climbing wall, from Thursday 4th April. Members have expressed...
Mar 21, 2024
Fitness
Revo Fitness plans to open 16 new gyms in 2024
Fast growing Western Australian gym chain Revo Fitness has plans to open 16 new gyms in 2024. Since opening in a 200 metre² warehouse in Shenton Park Western Australia, Revo...
Mar 21, 2024
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Move Moira Get Active initiative returns in 2024
The Move Moira Get Active initiative is returning in April 2024 offering the Moira Shire community an opportunity to enjoy a month-long celebration of active living. The...
Mar 21, 2024
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Fitness
AIS workshops help strength and conditioning coaches enhance their skills
The Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) specialised professional development workshops are helping to develop and enhance the skills of strength and conditioning coaches to...
Mar 20, 2024
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Outdoor Gym in Trundle makes fitness more accessible
The community of Trundle, a small town in Parkes Shire in the Central West of New South Wales, has welcomed the opening of a free outdoor gym at Berryman Oval, making fitness...
Mar 20, 2024
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Fitness
Evolt launches multi-language Learning Hub in a global wellness industry first
Advanced body composition technology innovator Evolt has launched its global learning hub - the first of its kind in the industry with the innovative platform initially...
Mar 19, 2024
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Keepme Chief Executive appointed to Gymnation Board
Ian Mullane, Keepme Chief Executive, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at GymNation, as they plan for rapid expansion across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This Board...
Mar 19, 2024
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Fitness
EMF Performance and Recovery Centre opens multi level fitness and wellness hub in Brisbane
EMF Performance and Recovery Centre has opened a four level fitness and wellness hub spanning 3,000 metre² at Quanta Investment Funds’ 157 Ann Street Brisbane. The $10 million...
Mar 18, 2024
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Australian Olympic Committee invited to give even more evidence to diabetes inquiry
The Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport continues with its inquiry into Diabetes and will hear from the Australian Olympic...
Mar 18, 2024
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Wanneroo City Council approves business plan for Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre
The long-discussed new aquatic and recreation centre in the Perth suburb of Alkimos is a step closer to breaking ground following the Wanneroo City Council’s approval of the...
Mar 18, 2024
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World Gym Australia sees opening of two new clubs
World Gym Australia has opened two new clubs this month - in Albury in the NSW border region and at Gregory Hills in south western Sydney. Covering 1500 metre², the Albury club,...
Mar 14, 2024
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Fitness
Merging Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory business looks for new chief executive
Following the recent announcement of their merger, fitness companies Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory are reported to be seeking a chief executive for the combined business....
Mar 14, 2024
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Fitness
AusFitness Expo heads to Melbourne on 13th and 14th April
The AusFitness Expo - Australia’s biggest festival of fitness - is heading to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 13th and 14th April. Aimed at all types of...
Mar 13, 2024
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Technogym’s Let’s Move For a Better World campaign returns for 2024
Let’s Move For a Better World, the social campaign that leverages Technogym’s technology and connected ecosystem to motivate people to move more and more regularly, is underway...
Mar 13, 2024
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Australian Sports Foundation advise that one in four regional sporting clubs are at ‘breaking point’
The Australian Sports Foundation has revealed that the "backbone of community sporting clubs" is breaking with one in four regional and remote Australian sporting clubs...
Mar 13, 2024
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Sam Wood’s wellness programme looks to address New Zealand’s obesity epidemic
Celebrity personal trainer Sam Wood is to launch his ‘28 by Sam Wood’ in New Zealand, aiming to contribute to the reversal of the country’s obesity and inactivity challenges....
Mar 13, 2024
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Fitness
ClassPass expands inventory with testing of F&B experiences
Global fitness sharing platform ClassPass is looking to expand by adding food and beverage offerings onto its roster of bookable experiences. Being introduced in the USA cities...
Mar 12, 2024
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AUSactive set to launch 2024 National Awards program
AUSactive has advised that it will be opening entries for its 2024 National Awards program as of 25th March. In a significant move, the Awards program has been expanded with an...
Mar 12, 2024
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AUSactive’s call for fringe benefits fitness tax exemption in workplaces gets wider backing
AUSactive’s lobbying of the Federal Government to prioritise the implementation of fitness initiatives to promote healthier workplaces is gaining backing from professions...
Mar 11, 2024
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MZ-Open launched to enable gym users access to all existing Myzone powered training zones
Until now, Myzone own brand wearable devices have provided the only access route into their renowned heart rate training ecosystem and global community. From 13th March, this...
Mar 10, 2024
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Northern Territory’s City2Surf marks more than half a century
The Northern Territory’s largest fun run - NT City2Surf - is returning to Darwin on 2nd June and is expected to attract more than 2000 participants. NT City2Surf is run by...
Mar 10, 2024
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Revo Fitness opens first ‘The Studio’ in NSW
Revo Fitness opened ‘The Studio’ in late February 2024 at its 1000 square metre gym in the Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre - marking a first for Revo in New South Wales....
Mar 7, 2024
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Plans to merge Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem will form US$3.5 billion business
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have announced plans to merge “as equals” which will result in the creation of a new company with around US$3.5 billion a year in sales and...
Mar 6, 2024
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