News: Wellness
International physical activity market to be worth more than US$1.1 trillion by 2023
The global physical activity market, identified by the Global Wellness Institute as consisting of six-sectors - fitness, sport and active recreation, mindful movement,...
Oct 14, 2019
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Genesis Health and Fitness continues network expansion with new Queensland club
As part of a continually expanding portfolio, Belgravia Health and Fitness has today opened Genesis Health and Fitness’ 12th club in Queensland – sited in Gympie, 160 kilometres...
Oct 14, 2019
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Fitness
Active Citizens Worldwide network highlights links between physical activity and social capital around the world
Physical activity and sport are directly contributing to happiness, levels of trust and mental wellbeing in cities across the world, according to a new report from the Active...
Oct 13, 2019
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YMCA aids young people during mental health month
With 18 to 24 years olds having the highest prevalence of mental illness than any other age group in Australia, YMCA NSW is expanding its expand Uplift mental and physical...
Oct 11, 2019
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Wellness
Soma Collection a new entry in Sydney’s premium gym market
The new Soma Collection gym at Sydney’s Chifley Tower - a new entrant in the NSW capital’s premium gym market - has been described as feeling “more like a social club than...
Oct 10, 2019
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Healthy Ageing Summit announces momentum and sponsors for inaugural 2020 Brisbane event
Ken Baldwin, founder of the Healthy Ageing Institute and the force behind the Healthy Ageing Summit, has reported remarkable interest in the inaugural event, being held in...
Oct 10, 2019
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Finalists named for 2019 New Zealand exercise industry awards
Excellence among New Zealand's exercise leaders and fitness facilities who help the nation stay active and healthy has been recognised with the Exercise Association of New...
Oct 9, 2019
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New research shows parents fear of judgement as barrier to children walking to school
Coinciding with VicHealth’s launch of their 2019 Walk to School program, the health promotion foundation has released new research that finds parents are worried about being...
Oct 9, 2019
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Stratford District Council commits $15 million for new swimming pool complex
Stratford District Council on New Zealand’s North Island has committed $15 million to the development of a new aquatic centre. The central Taranaki town's new facility, which...
Oct 8, 2019
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Aquatics
Snap Fitness backs Mental Health Awareness Week
Snap Fitness clubs are holding an open week aligned with Mental Health Awareness Week, which will see the group’s gyms open their doors for the public to train for free. Being...
Oct 8, 2019
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Property developer embraces fitness and wellness at major city developments
Wellness centres will form a significant part of two of Walker Corporation’s major precincts in Melbourne and Sydney, as part of a new commercial health and wellness strategy...
Oct 8, 2019
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YMCA hosts successful Get Active Expo for Seniors Month
Last week, YMCA Camp Manyung in partnership with Sports and Recreation Victoria, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Frankston City Council, hosted a successful Get Active Expo as part...
Oct 8, 2019
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Waikato walking and cycling link development set to start
Construction on the first section of the 20 kilometre Cambridge to Hamilton Te Awa shared path is set to get underway, with the cycling and walking trail, which runs from...
Oct 8, 2019
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COM Marketing takes online fitness workshop to Wollongong
On the back of successful workshops in Adelaide, Sydney and New Zealand, fitness sales experts COM Marketing will be presenting their acclaimed New Age of Online Marketing...
Oct 8, 2019
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Mindbody expands in Asia with Indian software company acquisition
Digital fitness platform MINDBODY is continuing to expand its business having "quietly acquired" Simplicity First, a software consulting firm based in the Indian city of Pune...
Oct 7, 2019
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New report reveals NSW's cleanest and dirtiest swimming sites
NSW’s annual State of the Beaches report shows an overall slight improvement in the cleanliness of popular swimming and surfing spots around the state, with nine sites rising in...
Oct 6, 2019
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Environment
Open space and cultural projects aim to transform Saudi Arabian capital
Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission for Riyadh City is investing in four major projects worth US$23 billion that aim to transform and enhance the lives of the seven million...
Oct 5, 2019
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YMCA Victoria launches regular inclusive LGBTIQ+ strength training classes
Brunswick Baths is leading the way with YMCA Victoria’s first regular inclusive LGBTIQ+ class. Backed by Moreland Council, the Q-Fit program is the result of a six-week program...
Oct 3, 2019
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Research highlights the benefits of resistance training for seniors’ fitness
According to a new Deakin University study, community exercise programs could be key to helping Australia’s ageing population maintain bone and muscle health, while busting...
Oct 3, 2019
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ExerciseNZ backs relaunch of Yoga New Zealand
Yoga New Zealand (YogaNZ), the national yoga body for yoga in Aotearoa New Zealand, has been relaunched with its own national yoga council guiding its operations. First...
Oct 2, 2019
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Healthway sponsorship backs Western Australian basketball
Western Australian heath promotion agency Healthway has announced a two-year, $710,000 partnership with Basketball WA to promote the Smarter than Smoking message. Aiming to...
Oct 2, 2019
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Survey reveals health professionals prescribing parkrun to boost Australia’s health
A survey of almost 3,000 Australian-based health professionals has revealed the extent to which patients are being signposted to parkrun events around the country, as an...
Oct 2, 2019
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Life Fitness Australia introduces space-saving solution for small group training spaces
Leading commercial exercise equipment supplier Life Fitness Australia has introduced SYNRGY180, a comprehensive space-saving wall-adjacent storage and functional training...
Oct 1, 2019
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PCYC Queensland advises of full co-operation with investigation into teenager's gym death
The Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (PCYC Queensland) has advised that it is fully co-operating with authorities in the prosecution relating to the death of teenager...
Sep 29, 2019
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