News: Wellness
Anytime Fitness looks to drive future growth outside of clubs’ ‘four walls’
US-based gym franchise Anytime Fitness is looking at further growth and innovation in the Australian market in partnership with its local master franchisee the Collective...
Dec 29, 2019
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ESSA highlights the benefits of staying active over the festive season
ESSA has advised on the benefits of staying active over the festive season with Anita Hobson-Powell, Chief Executive of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) noting “for...
Dec 23, 2019
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TFX opens Singapore’s largest fitness centre on Raffles Boulevard
Singapore’s homegrown fitness brand, True Group has opened TFX Millenia Walk - the country’s largest commercial fitness centre. The 3,874 metre² TFX facility at Millenia Walk on...
Dec 22, 2019
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FISU to roll out Healthy Campus initiative from May 2020
Aiming to bring universities around the world onto a single platform for information sharing, best practices and guidelines for maintaining a healthy campus, International...
Dec 19, 2019
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Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition looks to help sector meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC), the umbrella organisation for spa associations and businesses across Asia, is creating a sustainability program in response...
Dec 17, 2019
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Adelaide Zoo keep animals cool through summer heat
Adelaide Zoo’s animals are being offered cool treats throughout the week to help them keep cool during the forecasted extreme heat. Keepers have delivered icy treats to animals...
Dec 16, 2019
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Upgraded Beerwah Aquatic Centre opened for summer
Swimmers and water therapy patients now have a contemporary new pool and better amenities to enjoy following to a $1.8 million upgrade of the Beerwah Aquatic Centre. The...
Dec 16, 2019
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YMCA Victoria and Melbourne Stars partner for second year to improve community wellbeing
YMCA Victoria and Melbourne Stars have partnered for the second year, with the aim of continuing to make physical activity more accessible to all Victorians. Wade Mackrell, YMCA...
Dec 15, 2019
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Spotlight on student research at Massey University sport conference
How athletes can beat the heat at next year's Tokyo Olympics to exploring the effects of a menstrual cycle phase on female rugby athletes' physical performance and iron status,...
Dec 13, 2019
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Healthy Ageing Institute and FITREC partner to expand opportunities for professionals
Described as “a powerful new alliance for the Australian fitness industry”, the Healthy Ageing Institute and industry registration service FITREC have announced a partnership...
Dec 12, 2019
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TSG appoints new chief executive to lead company’s Asia expansion
Aiming to further drive its expansion in Asia, the Transaction Services Group has announced the appointment of Olivier Vandercamme to the new position of Chief Executive, Asia....
Dec 12, 2019
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Cricket Victoria releases findings on player participation in All Abilities Cricket
Cricket Victoria has released an evaluation undertaken on the “Health and Social Impact of Participation in Cricket for People with Intellectual Disabilities”, following the...
Dec 12, 2019
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International Swimming League to allow continued participation by Russian athletes
Following the World Anti-Doping Agency decision to ban Russia’s participation in international sport competitions earlier this week, the International Swimming League (ISL) will...
Dec 12, 2019
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New $4.2 million aquatic facility opens at USC Sports Precinct
A major new aquatic facility for the Sunshine Coast has officially opened at the USC Sports Precinct. The $4.2 million USC (University of the Sunshine Coast) Aquatic Exercise...
Dec 12, 2019
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Research recommends food labels should display exercise required to burn off kilojoules
A new study from Loughborough University in the UK recommends that food packaging labels should display how much exercise is required to burn off the calories (kilojoules)...
Dec 11, 2019
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Virgin Active Health Clubs open latest location at Sydney's Bondi Junction
Virgin Active Health Clubs has opened its latest club with a new eight-level facility at Bondi Junction in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a smaller footprint compared to when...
Dec 11, 2019
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NSW Government to introduce drug amnesty bins but no pill testing at music festivals
Following an inquest into several drug-related deaths at music festivals last summer, NSW Government's response to the Deputy Coroner's recommendations is to roll out drug...
Dec 10, 2019
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FIBO 2020 to accommodate latest wellness industry trends
New concepts and ideas for the global wellness industry are set be presented at the FIBO 2020 fitness trade show. FIBO consider the notion of wellness to have long since moved...
Dec 10, 2019
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Shire of Balonne opens Artesian Thermal Hot Springs at St George Pool complex
The Balonne Artesian Thermal Hot Springs (BATHS), funded with $750,000 from the Works for Queensland Program, has opened at the St George Pool complex. Located in the Shire of...
Dec 9, 2019
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World Anti-Doping Agency bans Russia from Tokyo Olympics and 2022 FIFA World Cup
Russia has been handed a four-year ban from the Olympics and a range of other international sporting championships following a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruling to punish...
Dec 9, 2019
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Unique brands to transform spaces into wellness solutions
A new business, Wellness Solutions, is offering a range of unique brands and products that will enable clubs, gyms, facilities and studios to offer total body and mind wellbeing...
Dec 8, 2019
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Melbourne Zoo innovation leads to giraffe medical breakthrough
Innovative thinking from keepers and vets at Melbourne Zoo has resulted in a new technique to help monitor the dental health of one of the Zoo’s ageing citizens - a 23-year-old...
Dec 8, 2019
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MCG Sheffield Shield game abandoned as pitch deemed unplayable
The Melbourne Cricket Club has today apologised for the state of the pitch at the MCG, which forced a Sheffield Shield match to be abandoned after attempts to make it playable...
Dec 8, 2019
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Parramatta Council offers training subsidies for fitness and sport professionals
Through its new Better Ageing Fitness Development Subsidy Program, City of Parramatta Council is offering local sport, fitness and exercise professionals an opportunity to help...
Dec 6, 2019
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