News: Wellness
Deakin's Global Obesity Centre reconfirmed as world-leading research centre by WHO
Deakin's Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE) has had its status as a world-leading research centre on obesity prevention reconfirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO). GLOBE has...
Jun 7, 2020
Education /
Wellness
Rollercoaster riders told not to scream at reopened Japanese theme parks
Screaming, shouting and yelling are to be prohibited on Japanese rollercoasters according to new COVID-19 health and safety guidelines developed by the nation’s theme park...
Jun 6, 2020
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Attractions
Global Wellness Institute collaborates with the Vatican on 'Resetting the World with Wellness'
As part of a new commission created by Pope Francis’s to create a better world post-COVID, the Global Wellness Institute is contributing a series of white papers on how wellness...
Jun 5, 2020
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Education /
Wellness
Approval of Industry Plan sets path for reopening of Queensland’s swimming pools and aquatic centres
The Queensland Government’s approval of an Industry COVIDSafe Plan for Swimming Pools and Aquatic Centres is set to see an acceleration of the reopening of facilities in the...
Jun 5, 2020
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Aquatics
Eden Park Chief Executive ‘thrilled’ at prospect of again welcoming fans to watch live sport
With New Zealand’s Coronavirus restrictions potentially being further eased next week to allow fans to again attend sporting events, Eden Park Trust Chief Executive, Nick...
Jun 4, 2020
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Ticketing
New Zealand fitness centres return to 70% activity levels
A survey from the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) shows that gyms and fitness facilities were back to 70% activity levels within two weeks of re-opening at the...
Jun 4, 2020
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Fitness
Ambitious revegetation project undertaken to green Melbourne
In an ambitious project to green Melbourne and respond to the COVID-19 health alert, the City of Melbourne and the Victorian Government will plant 150,000 trees, shrubs and...
Jun 4, 2020
Recreation /
Wellness /
Environment /
Parks
Singapore prepares for swimming pool openings as Coronavirus restrictions eased
With aquatic centres permitted to open under Phase 2 of Singapore’s post-Coronavirus circuit breaker period, the Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) is proposing that just one...
Jun 4, 2020
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Fitness
Industry plan prompts Queensland Government to allow fitness clubs to operate with more than 20 exercisers
The Queensland Government is to allow gyms and fitness clubs to operate with more than 20 exercisers after the state’s Chief Health Officer’s approval of an industry COVIDSafe...
Jun 4, 2020
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Fitness
YMCA Victoria leads extensive customer research to help inform its facility reopenings
The YMCA, a leader in the aquatic and recreation industry, has recently teamed up with strategy and insights agency The LAB and research agency Nature , to undertake significant...
Jun 4, 2020
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Fitness
New Zealand looks for return of spectator sport from next week
Professional sport in New Zealand could welcome fans back to venues as early as next week with the nation’s Government set to decide whether to lift all social distancing...
Jun 4, 2020
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Venues
Val Morgan Outdoor to have gym advertising network reactivated by 15th June
Val Morgan Outdoor (VMO) has advised that its network of screens in gyms and active spaces will be back up and running by 15th June. With Coronavirus lockdown closures of...
Jun 4, 2020
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Technology /
Fitness
Fitness First Australia announces reopening of all clubs
Fitness First Australia has advised that "in accordance with the revised COVID-19 regulations" it is to open all of its clubs. In a Facebook post yesterday (3rd June) and in...
Jun 3, 2020
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Fitness
Belgravia Leisure survey reinforces focus on health and safety when more facilities reopen
Belgravia Leisure has surveyed over 6000 members to determine their health and safety concerns on returning to aquatic, fitness and recreation environments following the lifting...
Jun 3, 2020
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Fitness
Queensland's Chief Health Officer approves Fitness Australia's COVIDSafe industry plan
Fitness Australia has received confirmation from the Queensland Chief Health Officer that its COVIDSafe industry plan for the Queensland fitness sector has been approved – the...
Jun 3, 2020
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Fitness
2020 Impact Report confirms public value of Perth Festival
The Perth Festival 2020 report has confirmed the Festival as delivering a significant boost to Western Australia’s social wellbeing, economy and hospitality industry. The Perth...
Jun 2, 2020
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Arts
Jetts Fitness’ Thailand clubs welcomes back members under new regulations
With the Thai Government having introduced its latest Coronavirus easing measures this week, Jetts 24 Hour Fitness has opened all of its 30 clubs across the country. Welcoming...
Jun 2, 2020
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Fitness
Eastern Riverina Arts launches PLATFORM for improved accessibility at festivals and events
Eastern Riverina Arts has unveiled PLATFORM, a multi-sensory mobile art installation space adapted from a 20-foot shipping container, that allows festival and event organisers...
Jun 1, 2020
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Entertainment /
Arts
Global Wellness Day 2020 to be celebrated through 24-hour live stream
With the Coronavirus pandemic forcing a rethinking of global events, the ninth annual Global Wellness Day will be hosted using a 24-hour live stream to highlight the importance...
Jun 1, 2020
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Wellness /
Fitness
Queensland opens up intrastate travel but borders to stay closed
The Queensland Government has announced an easing of its Coronavirus restrictions to allow Queenslanders to travel to most places in the state. However, the easing of...
May 31, 2020
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Government
Fitness Australia releases Checklist to ensure gyms offer safe environments when reopening
With gyms in some states already reopening as a result of the easing of Coronavirus restrictions, and operators in other states hoping that restrictions on their facilities will...
May 29, 2020
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Fitness
AlphaFit notes local support for Australian manufactured equipment
With the Coronavirus crisis having thrown a spotlight on Australia’s manufacturing sector, Queensland-based fitness equipment company AlphaFit has emphasised how the local...
May 29, 2020
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Fitness
Report suggests that registered clubs in NSW will reopen with more than 500 patrons from Monday
Registered clubs in NSW could welcome crowds of more than 500 people in certain locations from Monday, with the industry boasting it "heavily influenced" NSW Government...
May 28, 2020
Hospitality /
Wellness /
Venues
Study tracks post-Coronavirus attractions re-openings in China
A study into the re-opening of attractions undertaken by the China-based subsidiary of consultancy MR-ProFun, Inc. is providing clear indications of what attraction operators...
May 28, 2020
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Consultants