News: Wellness
Children across Australia participate in National Walk Safely to School Day
Aiming for a healthier future, children across Australia have today (11th September 2020) participated in National Walk Safely to School Day which encourages the health benefits...
Sep 11, 2020
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Fitness
VicHealth study shows food delivery services pushing unhealthy options in low-income suburbs
New VicHealth research has found an increase in the number of unhealthy food promotions targeting Victorians living in low-income suburbs on food delivery platforms during...
Sep 10, 2020
Marketing /
Wellness
Proludic Diabolo Baby secures award for design and innovation
Proludic Diabolo Baby - an innovative range of play equipment specifically designed for very young children – has won a Good Design Award in Australia's International Good...
Sep 10, 2020
Design /
Wellness /
Play
Ritz-Carlton opens luxury resort and spa on Japanese mountainside
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has launched a new luxury resort and spa in Japan, expanding its luxury Asia Pacific portfolio into the historic mountain region of Nikko. The...
Sep 9, 2020
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Wellness
12RND Fitness' Michael Jordan backs challenge to Victorian Chief Health Officer's comments that gyms are ‘high risk’
Backing industry moves to challenge comments made at the weekend by Victorian Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton that gyms are "high risk" and “cause outbreaks”, 12RND...
Sep 9, 2020
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Fitness
Skills Active announce two of the finalists for Apprentice of the Year
New Zealand industry training body Skills Active has announced two of the finalists for the 2020 Apprentice of the Year competition as Nicole Shand and Lewis Young. Shand and...
Sep 9, 2020
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Aquatics /
Fitness
Gold Coast inspires through their delivery of Surf Life Saving inclusivity
While many surf lifesaving clubs across Australia run separate programs for children with special needs, Gold Coast’s Nobbys Beach Surf Club is running an inspirational...
Sep 8, 2020
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Wellness
Drug Free Sport New Zealand shares review recommendations on school rugby anti-doping programme
Drug Free Sport New Zealand’s (DFSNZ) commissioned independent review into its anti-doping programme in school rugby made a total of nine recommendations, aimed at getting an...
Sep 8, 2020
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Wellness
Study shows tennis players live longer
A new study has shown the benefits of sports participation for longevity, with those who regularly play tennis gaining, on average, an extra 9.7 years to their lives. The...
Sep 8, 2020
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Wellness
New body to advocate for the reopening of fitness centres in Victoria
A new advocacy body for the Victorian fitness industry has been formed to highlight that fitness centres are COVIDSafe and must re-open if Victoria is to avoid a physical and...
Sep 8, 2020
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Fitness
Victorian Chief Health Officer's comments 'devastating' to gym owners
Comments made yesterday by Victorian Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton that in relation to gyms and Coronavirus, that facilities are a “known high risk setting” and...
Sep 7, 2020
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Fitness
FILEX announces revamped event calendar for 2021 and beyond
The organisers of FILEX have announced a new format for the event that will see the southern hemisphere’s largest fitness convention transform into three separate education...
Sep 7, 2020
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Fitness
The Australian Institute of Sport raises awareness on disordered eating in high performance sport
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) have today launched a call to action around awareness of poor self-image and poor body...
Sep 7, 2020
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Wellness
Sunshine Coast community benefits from new initiative to improve beach accessibility
Sunshine Coast Council together with The Compass Institute are making the beaches even more accessible for people of all abilities with the delivery of a new beach wheelchair...
Sep 6, 2020
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Environment
Fitness First Deakin prioritises health and safety for staff and members
Fitness First Deakin is prioritising health and safety with COVID-19 gym compliance to ensure Canberrans can train with confidence. Deakin Club Manager, Jason Richie - who...
Sep 6, 2020
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Wellness /
Fitness
Fitness Australia challenges Victorian Chief Health Officer’s assertion that gyms ‘cause outbreaks’
Fitness Australia has disputed a statement made by Victorian Chief Health Officer Professor, Brett Sutton today that gyms cause outbreaks of COVID-19. Speaking today on the...
Sep 6, 2020
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Fitness
No agreement on states reopening as Australia's external borders to remain closed until December
Today's meeting of Australia's National Cabinet has been unable to reach consensus on take down state borders and ease domestic travel restrictions. With Australian Prime...
Sep 4, 2020
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Government
Australian Golf Industry Council releases TV production to promote mental health benefits of golf
The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) has released an inaugural three-hour-long slow TV feature film - Tee Your Mind - that promotes the mental health benefits of golf....
Sep 4, 2020
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Environment /
Golf
Drug Free Sport New Zealand calls for further change from WADA
Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) acknowledges that while there has been some positive steps taken this year by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the current pace of change is...
Sep 3, 2020
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Wellness
Victorian gym owners plan legal 'class action' to reopen gyms
With fitness industry stakeholders lobbying for exercise facilities to reopen as and when the Victorian Government eases its current Stage 4 Coronavirus restrictions, Fitness...
Sep 3, 2020
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Government /
Fitness
Snap Fitness aims to raise more than $50,000 to support mental health initiatives
Coinciding with International Mental Health Month in October, Snap Fitness Australia is partnering with mental health charity, LIVIN to raise vital funds and awareness to...
Sep 2, 2020
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Finance /
Wellness /
Fitness
Matrix Fitness introduces new cardio equipment portfolio
Matrix Fitness has launched an all-new cardio offering designed to make it easier for customers to find fitness solutions specific to their needs. The company’s three new cardio...
Sep 2, 2020
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Technology /
Fitness
Safe Work Australia acknowledges the impact of COVID-19 during National Safe Work Month
During October, Safe Work Australia invites employers, organisations and work health and safety leaders to take part in National Safe Work Month and focus on health and safety...
Sep 1, 2020
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Education /
Wellness
Independent gym owners urge Victorian Government to allow gyms to re-open when Stage 4 restrictions conclude
With the Victorian Government set to announce measures to ease its Stage 4 Coronavirus lockdown measure, independent gym operators around the state are demanding that they be...
Sep 1, 2020
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Fitness