News: Wellness
CrossFit wins US$4 million in damages in 'false and fabricated data' court case
Global exercise and sport regimen CrossFit has been awarded almost US$4 million in damages against the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) of the USA in...
Dec 6, 2019
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Poor air quality impacts Sydney sport
Concerns over air quality resulting from the east coast bushfires is impacting sport across NSW with NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) Junior Representative trials, scheduled to be...
Dec 6, 2019
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Fitness Australia business members rank 'Exercise is Medicine' as the hottest industry trend for 2020
Fitness Australia has advised that a survey of its industry business members asking for predictions for next year anticipates that ‘Exercise is Medicine’ will be the hottest...
Dec 6, 2019
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DFSNZ calls on sport and to stand strong for clean athletes
With the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) set to consider whether Russia should be excluded from all international sporting events, including next year’s Tokyo Olympics,...
Dec 5, 2019
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2020 to see launch of LiveFit Health and Fitness Festival in Auckland
A new event celebrating activity, exercise and wellness is to be staged in Auckland next year, blending the best elements of an expo and a festival and presenting some of the...
Dec 5, 2019
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Program for Woodford Folk Festival 2019/20 includes wellness events
Set to return from 27th December 2019 to 1st January 2020 the latest edition of the Woodford Folk Festival will not only feature music, entertainment, craft activities and...
Dec 5, 2019
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Fitness facilities have the potential to ‘be the leading providers of weight loss solutions’
With a belief that fitness clubs, gyms and aquatic and recreation centres can be leaders in the battle against obesity, fitness industry veteran Jamie Hayes is offering his...
Dec 5, 2019
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MINDBODY's inaugural Australia Wellness Index shows changing exercise behaviours of Australians
Leading industry technology platform MINDBODY has released its first Wellness Index for Australia, showing that 'experiential wellness' activities are capturing consumer's...
Dec 4, 2019
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Fitness Show's Shaun Krenz assesses Top Fitness Trends for 2020
Shaun Krenz, Event Director for the Fitness Show, has shared his assessment of the American College of Sports Medicine's latest Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2020 ,...
Dec 3, 2019
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Tasmanian Planning Commission rejects Chinese-backed consortium’s plans for resort overlooking Freycinet National Park
A controversial Chinese-backed multi-million-dollar tourist development in Tasmania has been blocked by the Tasmanian Planning Commission, which found the application to rezone...
Dec 1, 2019
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Otago study shows importance of adventure recreation
With New Zealand famed for its adventure tourism, a new study by the University of Otago has shed new light on the importance of engaging with the adventure recreation...
Dec 1, 2019
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Coffs Harbour City Council introduces sunscreen vending machine
With its residents having a rate of melanoma higher than the national average, Coffs Harbour City Council has commenced a 12-month trail of vending machines that dispenses...
Dec 1, 2019
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Snap Fitness Club defibrillator helps save member’s life
A readily available Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Victorian 24/7 fitness club, Snap Fitness Hampton, has contributed towards saving a club member’s life. Snap...
Nov 29, 2019
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DeakinACTIVE recognised for contribution towards student wellbeing and safety
DeakinACTIVE, a subbrand of Deakin University and managed by Clublinks, was honoured with the award for “Outstanding Contribution to Student Wellbeing and Safety” at the...
Nov 28, 2019
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Western Australia aims to become Australia’s healthy weight state
Western Australia's first Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019-2024 has been developed to help respond to rising rates of obesity and to see WA become Australia's healthy weight...
Nov 27, 2019
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Virgin Active opens new club in Sydney's St Leonards
Virgin Active Health Clubs has opened its latest club in the Sydney suburb of St Leonards and will be opening a second new Sydney club in Bondi Junction on 9th December. Located...
Nov 27, 2019
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Nelson boxing gym delivers positive change through youth programme
Nelson’s community boxing gym, Victory Boxing, reaches out to people from all walks of life, but the heart of the organisation is its youth programme – and now that programme is...
Nov 26, 2019
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Lift Brands’ Ty Menzies joins ExerciseNZ board
Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has announced that Lift Brands APAC Chief Executive, Ty Menzies, is to become their newest board member. Menzies was elected to...
Nov 26, 2019
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AlphaFit share advice on Commercial Gym Flooring
With flooring one of the most important elements to designing a high quality training area - and often something that is overlooked and not noticed until it is too late -...
Nov 25, 2019
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Fitness and Lifestyle Group expands links with media agency PHD
The Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG) has expanded its relationship with Sydney-based media agency, to include more of the company's brands across Australia and New Zealand....
Nov 25, 2019
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Canterbury secures top New Zealand fitness industry awards
The Canterbury region has secured the principal accolades at the 2019 New Zealand Exercise Awards, with Christchurch fitness studio Adapted Yoga and Pilates securing the Supreme...
Nov 24, 2019
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Australian and New Zealand teenagers among the least active in the world
A damning new report from the World Health Organization shows that Australian youth are among the most inactive in the world, with New Zealand faring only slightly better. The...
Nov 22, 2019
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Pride in Practice Conference set to be attended by Business, Sport and Health Leaders
The Pride in Practice Conference is set to be attended by over 900 delegates from across Australia, gathering in Sydney for the only national summit dedicated to advancing the...
Nov 21, 2019
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Singapore's ExPRO Fitness convention to link with new FIBO Southeast Asia event
FitnessSG has advised that its ExPRO Fitness convention, staged for the first time earlier this year, is to link with the new FIBO Southeast Asia event in 2020. Introducing the...
Nov 21, 2019
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