News: Wellness
Experienced fitness operator addresses clubs' ongoing hygiene and business challenges
Experienced fitness industry executive David Norman's new venture Fitbodonline has released an industry specific 'Gym Safe' sanitiser and portable stand and automatic dispenser....
May 14, 2020
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Inaugural virtual summit attracts elite athletes and science experts
Organisers of a world-first virtual summit, CompeatCon 2020, announced that the two-day event held on 30th April and 1st May raised thousands of dollars destined to fund...
May 13, 2020
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CQUniversity and Health and Wellbeing Queensland deliver 10,000 Steps program to boost physical activity
CQUniversity's 10,000 Steps program, led by Professor Corneel Vandelanotte, and Health and Wellbeing Queensland have joined forces encouraging Queenslanders to take on 'The...
May 13, 2020
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AFL announces protocols for return to training and play
The AFL has today announced strict protocols to ensure its 2020 season can resume, ordering every listed player and staff member to be tested for COVID-19 by Friday before...
May 13, 2020
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Life Fitness helps guide safe reopenings of fitness and wellness centres
Leading global commercial strength and cardiovascular fitness brand, Life Fitness, has created a Reopening Kit to aid the transition for fitness facilities at the safe and...
May 13, 2020
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Suncorp Super Netball advises clubs of no team training until 31st May
The Suncorp Super Netball league has today advised clubs that, until 31st May, no team training can be held and that athletes are to continue their 12 hours of individualised...
May 13, 2020
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Wellness
Community aquatic, recreation and sport industry alliance seeks 12-month stimulus package from Federal and state governments
The alliance of industry peak bodies, facility operators and program and activity providers in the aquatic, recreation and sport industry are seeking Federal and State...
May 12, 2020
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Technogym to stage Let’s Move for a Better World Day on 16th May
World leading fitness equipment company Technogym has announced that its Let’s Move for a Better World Day will be staged on 16th May. Rearranged from its original date in March...
May 12, 2020
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Industry alliance provides guidance on community aquatic, recreation and sport operations in eased Coronavirus environment
An alliance of industry peak bodies, facility operators and program and activity providers who collectively provide opportunities to encourage Australians to be more physically...
May 12, 2020
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Smoking banned across all Bayside beaches
Victoria’s Bayside City Council has banned smoking across all its beaches including Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary and surrounds, and the Brighton Dunes, from June 2020....
May 11, 2020
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Environment
Exercise industry ready for Alert Level two but not business as usual
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has advised that hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders are ready to go back to gyms, studios and exercise facilities, when...
May 11, 2020
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Fitness
EventBooking secures 2020 Best Workplace award
EventBooking, the cloud-based venue software company that serves over 1,000 clients worldwide, has been named one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, with Inc. magazine...
May 11, 2020
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Women in Fitness Association appoints further global ambassadors
The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA) has announced the appointment of seven new global Ambassadors, including Leisl Klaebe, Fiona Kriaris and Mel Tempest from Australia and...
May 11, 2020
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Victorian Government clears AFL clubs to train in groups of 10 from Wednesday
The Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, has announced both the state’s AFL teams and the NRL’s Melbourne Storm will be cleared to train in groups of 10 as of Wednesday. This...
May 11, 2020
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PLAE and BeaverFit formalise partnership to boost athletic training options in Oceania
Leading sports flooring provider PLAE and functional training equipment suppliers BeaverFit have agreed a new joint-venture to expand athletic training solutions in the Oceania...
May 10, 2020
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Live Nation says no return to ‘full scale’ concerts until 2021 as it looks to drive-in events
With the spread of Coronavirus have stopped live shows across the world, international entertainment giant Live Nation has advised that it is not planning to resume concerts at...
May 10, 2020
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Melton Council commences construction on $31 million indoor stadium
Construction of the $31 million Cobblebank Indoor Stadium in Melton, situated on Melbourne's western rural-urban fringe has commenced.. The largest project ever undertaken by...
May 9, 2020
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Physiotherapists warn of potential for injuries as Australians resume physical activity
Sports clubs and players are being urged to ensure they are match fit before they hit the court or field as Coronavirus restrictions ease and Australians return to normal life....
May 9, 2020
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Fitness Australia welcomes Federal Government's Coronavirus relaxations that focus on importance of exercise
Fitness Australia has welcomed today’s announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the wind back of COVID-19 restrictions, that will see the delivery of outdoor bootcamps...
May 8, 2020
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Centaman Entrance Control launches virus-fighting screens
Security experts, Centaman Entrance Control, have launched a countertop screen designed to help prevent the spread of viruses at aquatic and recreation centres, gyms, cafes and...
May 8, 2020
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Anytime Fitness Grafton named Fitness Business of the Year Award at 2020 Australian Fitness Awards
The third instalment of the 2020 virtual Australian Fitness Awards ceremony has announced Anytime Fitness in Grafton NSW as the national winner of the Fitness Business of the...
May 7, 2020
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World Rugby releases guidelines for top level matches to be held in closed stadiums
World Rugby has published guidelines for the safe return to rugby union as Coronavirus restrictions ease, indicating that a minimum of 167 people would be needed to stage...
May 7, 2020
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Latest AusPlay data shows further increase in adult participation in sport and physical activity
More than 82% of adult Australians participated in sport and physical activity at least once a week in 2019 according to the latest AusPlay figures from Sport Australia....
May 7, 2020
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Western Australian Government releases factsheet on how easing of Coronavirus restrictions will impact community sport and recreation
Western Australia's Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has released a Community Sport and Active Recreation COVID-19 Factsheet to provide...
May 7, 2020
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