News: Wellness
Myzone establishes global industry advisory group
Jay Worthy, Global Chief Executive at Myzone, the leading heart rate monitoring fitness wearable brand, has assembled a global industry advisory group to provide the business...
Jan 26, 2025
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Environmental Defenders Office releases guidance on grassroots sport and climate change
Independent agency the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has released a guide to help grassroots sport clubs prepare for the impact of climate change. With local clubs and...
Jan 26, 2025
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REVL Training announces MOVE [REPEAT] investment to drive international expansion
Looking to drive plans to enter multiple global markets and lift group revenue, Australian-founded boutique fitness lifestyle brand REVL Training has received a strategic...
Jan 23, 2025
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AusFitness Expo returns to Melbourne in March
Victoria’s largest annual fitness event is set to return to Melbourne next for a weekend of health, fitness and bodypower. Being staged on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March at...
Jan 23, 2025
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AUSTSWIM introduces new aquatic fitness instructor training course
To meet the high demand for aquatic fitness instructors around the nation, AUSTSWIM has announced the introduction of its new Aqua Exercise Instructor course. The leading...
Jan 22, 2025
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Public Health Association of Australia urges action on Obesity, Gambling and Climate
The Public Health Association of Australia has urged the next Australian Government to take action on obesity, reduce gambling harms, and address climate change to protect human...
Jan 22, 2025
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Environment
Data analysis shows strong muscles and fitness reduce cancer death risk
A pooled data analysis of available evidence has revealed that muscular strength and good physical fitness are linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause in...
Jan 21, 2025
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STRONG Pilates launches world-first strength training equipment
Fast-growing, Australian-born fitness franchise STRONG Pilates has launched world-first strength training equipment - bridging the gap between strength conditioning and...
Jan 21, 2025
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Fitness
WNBL partners with ‘Share the Dignity’ on delivering feminine hygiene products
The Cygnett Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has partnered with national charity ‘Share The Dignity’ to deliver a third instalment of ‘Fighting Period Poverty Round’...
Jan 20, 2025
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AUSactive calls for Coalition's proposed tax deductions to include Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for gyms
AUSactive has today welcomed the Coalition's proposal for new Small Business Tax Deductions, calling for the pledge to be extended to Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemptions for...
Jan 20, 2025
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Fitness
Community feedback sought on Fremantle draft Tree Retention Policy
The City of Fremantle recognises that tree canopy is increasingly important in urban environments with the greatest benefits coming from large, mature trees which provide the...
Jan 18, 2025
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Environment
Think tank report suggests future action for aquatic fitness growth
A newly released report based on discussions at last year’s Aqua Summit and Aqua Industry Forum in Sydney has called for stakeholders in aquatic fitness to modernise the...
Jan 16, 2025
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BTL launches mental wellness treatment ‘Exomind’
BTL, an innovator in medical and aesthetic technologies, has introduced Exomind, powered by ExoTMS technology - a state-of-the-art, non-invasive brain stimulation treatment...
Jan 15, 2025
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Technology
Thailand Tourism Forum unveils ‘Joy of Missing Out’ concept
The 2025 Thailand Tourism Forum, held recently at the InterContinental Bangkok and attended by over 1000 delegates, unveiled the concept of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) - replacing...
Jan 14, 2025
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Wellness
Australia represented on newly established ‘Unintentional Doping’ Taskforce
A new taskforce has been established by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) with a focus on unintentional doping. WADA announced in November 2024 the seven members of the...
Jan 14, 2025
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Wellness
BLINK Design Group highlights its advances in ‘placemaking’ and wellness design
BLINK Design Group has ushered in the New Year with a celebration of what it achieved in 2024, from another award-winning year of hotel and resort design inspired by its...
Jan 12, 2025
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Wellness offerings spotlighted for Philippines resort 'The Farm at San Benito'
With 2025 considered to be a landmark year for wellness tourism, marking a global shift toward purposeful, meaningful, and health-focused travel, destinations like The Farm at...
Jan 11, 2025
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Wellness
Glen Eira Council reopens redeveloped Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool
Glen Eira City Council has celebrated the reopening of the redeveloped Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool/Carnegie Swim Centre, a much-loved community facility now revitalised to...
Jan 7, 2025
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CSIRO study reveals the power of personalised goal setting for weight loss
As Australians set health resolutions for the new year, new research from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has unveiled the power of...
Jan 6, 2025
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Fitness
Cancer Council marks 10th anniversary of commercial solarium ban in Australia
With January 2025 marking the10th anniversary of the commercial solarium ban in Australia, Cancer Council encourages all Australians to be SunSmart reminding the public that “no...
Jan 5, 2025
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New outdoor fitness station in Newcastle supports active ageing
A collaboration between City of Newcastle, Port Waratah and the Hunter Ageing Alliance has delivered an outdoor fitness station for Maryville - installed between the Drop In The...
Jan 5, 2025
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Fitness
Federal Assistant Treasurer targets gyms and wellness apps in warning on 'subscription traps'
Picking up on a tactic often adopted by state fair trading and consumer affairs ministers and agencies, Federal Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen...
Jan 5, 2025
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Victoria's inaugural music festival Pill Testing Trial proves to be a success
Victoria’s mobile pill testing service is already proving effective with preliminary data and insights from the Beyond the Valley music festival confirming young people are...
Jan 2, 2025
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Versatile Fluid X Aqua Bags harness properties of water for workouts
Fitness equipment innovator Fluid X has revealed the growing use, acceptance and success of its Aqua Bags - a dynamic and adaptable tools that is capable of redefining workouts...
Jan 2, 2025
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Fitness