News: Wellness
Finalists announced for 2020 Australian Fitness Awards
Fitness Australia has today revealed the finalists in the 2020 Australian Fitness Awards - recognising and celebrating individuals, businesses and community groups dedicated to...
Feb 23, 2020
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Final plans revealed for Brimbank’s health and wellbeing hub
Brimbank Council has announced the finalisation of designs for their health and wellbeing hub. St Albans Leisure Centre will be permanently closed to the public as of 14th April...
Feb 23, 2020
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Canterbury Rugby League calls for alcohol-free rugby league fields
A Christchurch City Council Hearing Panel has backed a call by Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) to ban alcohol from their field sidelines to make them a safe, family-friendly...
Feb 22, 2020
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Mental health initiative accepted as an official Rugby League World Cup 2021 program
A sports-based program, Ahead of the Game, developed by University of Wollongong (UOW) psychology researchers to improve the wellbeing and resilience of teenage boys, has been...
Feb 19, 2020
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Tourism Authority of Thailand updates event and travel industry recommendations in wake of Coronavirus
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has advised that the World Health Organization (WHO) Thailand Situation Report on COVID-19 dated 17th February, 2020, highlights the...
Feb 19, 2020
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Fitness Australia and InsideOut Institute co-launch National Eating Disorder Recommendations
Peak industry association Fitness Australia and the InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders have today co-launched new recommendations for the identification and support of...
Feb 19, 2020
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NZREPS shares research insights into exercise and fitness trends for 2020
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (NZREPs) has shared recent research from the respected American College of Sports Medicine on their predicted exercise and...
Feb 18, 2020
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Belgravia Leisure’s accessible facilities saved communities more than $15 million
A report by ActiveXchange, in partnership with KPMG and DataHub released during National Heart Research Month 2020 has revealed that Belgravia Leisure’s accessible facilities...
Feb 18, 2020
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Research finds cigarette pack warnings ineffective in Japan
According to new research from the University of Waterloo in Canada, the lack of images on cigarette pack warnings and partial smoke-free laws are ineffective in Japan, the...
Feb 18, 2020
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Noosa to host Australia's inaugural Wellness Tourism Industry Summit
Noosa on the Sunshine Coast will be the backdrop for Australia’s first Wellness Tourism Summit next month. Supported by Tourism Noosa, Tourism Australia and Sofitel Noosa...
Feb 18, 2020
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ExerciseNZ questions fast food and sugary drinks sponsorship of sporting teams
12 months out from the start of America’s Cup yacht racing in Auckland, the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has today challenged whether McDonald’s should be a...
Feb 18, 2020
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IAAPA shares resources on Coronavirus outbreak
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has compiled a range of resources for members regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. IAAPA has...
Feb 17, 2020
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Gym80 International continues Asia-Pacific expansion
Gym80 International has continued to expand in the Asia-Pacific Region with recent and upcoming installations across a number of major markets including Australia, China, Hong...
Feb 17, 2020
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Mindbody opens new office in India
Leading fitness and wellness technology platform Mindbody has announced that it is to expand its operations with the launch of a new office in India. Based out of Pune in the...
Feb 17, 2020
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Second South Australian business goes plastic free
Another South Australian business, House of Health Collective in the Adelaide Central Market, has officially been certified as ‘plastic free’ under the South Australian...
Feb 15, 2020
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Environment
GlobalData considers the impact of Coronavirus on South East Asian tourism
Following the news that the South East Asian tourism industry could be significantly impacted by Coronavirus, GlobalData considers the various financial losses expected for some...
Feb 14, 2020
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Wellness
Gold Coast personal training company Fitness Enhancement celebrates 20 years in business
Gold Coast-based personal training company Fitness Enhancement - which now covers more than 2000 suburbs across Australia - is celebrating 20 years in business. Founded by Scott...
Feb 13, 2020
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FitTech Summit and FIBO collaborate to project the future of fitness
FIBO 2020 is collaborating with the FitTech Summit in early April in the German city of Cologne to present insights from the FitTech industry and project the future of fitness....
Feb 13, 2020
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Coronavirus fears sees postponement of F1 Chinese Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, due to be held in Shanghai on 19th April, has been postponed due to concerns over the Coronavirus outbreak. The Formula 1 race is the latest...
Feb 13, 2020
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ATIC calls for government support to counter Coronavirus impact on tourism industry
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) has outlined to the Federal Government consideration for a fresh funding injection to best counteract the impact of coronavirus...
Feb 12, 2020
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Coronavirus continues to impact China’s sports events
The coronavirus continues to impact China’s sports events as China’s General Administration of Sport (GAS) has instructed the nation’s sports associations to consider postponing...
Feb 11, 2020
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Tokyo Olympic organisers emphasise Games will go ahead despite coronavirus
Despite media reports of concerns that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled due to the Coronavirus, Tokyo Olympic Games organisers have stressed the games will go ahead as...
Feb 9, 2020
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Choosing a Pilates teacher training program
With Pilates continually evolving, its growth has brought with it an influx of studios, fitness instructors and occupational therapists looking to incorporate it into their...
Feb 8, 2020
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FIT Summit growth sees event expand in second year with new awards program
Following the success of its inaugural series of events last year, FIT Summit has entered 2020 with the expansion of its core Singapore event and the introduction of Fitness and...
Feb 7, 2020
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