News: Wellness
Four Nation alliance aims to advance women's sport
Four nations have formed an alliance aimed at helping female athletes overcome prevalent health issues to reach their full sporting potential. The Global Alliance for Female...
Mar 6, 2025
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Crunch Fitness looks to open minimum of 75 gyms across India
Leading Fitness Franchisor, Crunch Fitness has announced the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement for India – a development which will bring a minimum of 75 Crunch Fitness...
Mar 6, 2025
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Dunedin City Council encourages student activity with ‘Move It March’ initiative
Move it March is a new initiative from Dunedin City Council designed to extend the effects of Walk ‘n’ Wheel Week through encouraging active travel to and from school for the...
Mar 5, 2025
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Technogym Checkup included in revamped Fremantle Leisure Centre
Fremantle Leisure Centre has announced an upgrade of its gym facilities, with the introduction of new strength and cardio equipment from Technogym as well as the Technogym...
Mar 5, 2025
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Study reveals obesity to impact over half of adults and third of children by 2050
According to a major new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study BMI Collaborators, published in The Lancet, without urgent policy reform and action, around 60% of...
Mar 5, 2025
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New report identifies affordability as primary barrier preventing more New Zealanders from joining gyms
ExerciseNZ has flagged a new report that reveals reducing the cost of exercise facilities could significantly increase physical activity levels in New Zealand, delivering major...
Mar 3, 2025
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AUSactive boosts Western Australian team with appointment of Karinda Lobb
AUSactive has boosted its Western Australian team with the appointment of Karinda Lobb to spearhead the upcoming Million Moves launch and assist with important advocacy work for...
Mar 3, 2025
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Councillors ask questions over proposed builder of the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre
City of Greater Dandenong Councillors have voted at their latest meeting to put their decision to appoint the ADCO Group to build their new Dandenong Wellbeing Centre on hold....
Mar 3, 2025
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WSYD Moving initiative makes its way to NSW Parliament
Following the launch of WSYD Moving as a Health Promotion Charity in November 2024, the organisation continues to build momentum, demonstrating its ‘bias for action’ in tackling...
Mar 3, 2025
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Government
New Zealand Parliamentarians set to get 'Fit For Office' in national exercise challenge
Members of the New Zealand Parliament from across the political spectrum are preparing to lace up their sneakers and lead by example as part of the Fit For Office (F4O)...
Mar 2, 2025
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TotalFusion opens latest health and wellness destination in Brisbane’s north
Leading premium fitness and wellness brand TotalFusion has today unveiled its newest destination today at Westfield Chermside in Brisbane’s north. Spanning 4,600 square metres,...
Mar 2, 2025
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Sydney’s One Playground launches semi-private Pilates program for pre-natal wellness
Fast growing boutique gym, One Playground, has launched semi-private Reformer Pilates at its new wellness destination, Urban Oasis, in Sydney’s Surry Hills. As part of its...
Mar 1, 2025
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Fitness
AUSactive's Barrie Elvish slams Federal Government's Medicare injection
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has taken aim at the Federal Government’s weekend announcement of an additional $8.5 billion injection into Medicare account - quickly...
Feb 28, 2025
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Bodyfit expands at Glebe’s Tramsheds with new Group Fitness Studio
The Bodyfit Group has announced the opening of its newly expanded facilities, including a new group fitness studio at Tramsheds in Glebe, inner west Sydney. The expansion...
Feb 27, 2025
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International Olympic Presidential candidates urged to address human rights
The Sport & Rights Alliance has flagged that a lack of priority for IOC Human Rights policies poses risk to athletes, fans and workers. The Sport & Rights Alliance has noted...
Feb 27, 2025
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Nike partners with Kim Kardashian-owned Skims to launch new active wear brand
Global sporting brand Nike is launch new range of women's activewear in partnership with Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear label SKIMS. The partnership with the reality media star...
Feb 24, 2025
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Flinders University research reveals fitness apps fuel disordered eating
New research out of Flinders University reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered eating, body image concerns and excessive exercise. Flinders...
Feb 23, 2025
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FIBO 2025 to showcase future of wellness, hospitality and longevity
With modern hospitality being shaped by an increasing number of tourists and guests prioritising health and well-being, FIBO 2025 is showcasing the future of wellness,...
Feb 22, 2025
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New Zealand's fitness industry set for significant growth in 2025
Despite ongoing economic pressures, a new consumer survey by ExerciseNZ reveals a promising outlook for New Zealand's fitness industry. Conducted by Horizon Research for the...
Feb 20, 2025
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Technogym’s Nerio Alessandri launches new wellness vision Healthness
Having introduced the concept of wellness 40 years ago, Technogym has now launched Healthness - a new vision aimed at transforming the future of wellness and prevention....
Feb 20, 2025
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Cloud 9 Women’s Fitness founder Kerry Jeffs looks to expand by franchising her female-friendly fitness space
With program and sessions designed for women’s unique body composition, physiology and psychology, Brisbane-based Kerry Jeffs is looking to expand her Cloud 9 Women’s Fitness...
Feb 20, 2025
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UniSA and SportsUnited look to combat loneliness through sport nostalgia
Working with SportsUnited, a study by the University of South Australia is exploring the experiences and benefits of older people involved in a community reminiscence program -...
Feb 18, 2025
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Thailand’s Banyan Tree Spa Krabi launches weightless therapy
Banyan Tree Spa Krabi, recently lauded by the MICHELIN Guide as one of the seven ‘most luxurious’ spas in Thailand, has introduced complimentary weightless therapy classes for...
Feb 18, 2025
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Wellness
Elite athletes in high demand for school and sports club mental health program
The Australian Institute of Sport Mental Fitness Program - a joint venture with the Black Dog Institute built around elite athletes delivering powerful talks to high school...
Feb 17, 2025
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