News: Wellness
Leschenault Leisure Centre waives gym fees for over 80s fitness program
The Leschenault Leisure Centre in the Western Australian town of Australind has introduced a new incentive for seniors over the age of 80 to participate in physical activity, by...
Sep 29, 2019
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IAAF World Athletics Championships open in Doha
The opening ceremony of the International Association of Athletics Federations’ 17th World Athletics Championships has held at the Khalifa Stadium in Qatari capital of Doha....
Sep 28, 2019
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FIBO to introduce new South East Asia event in Singapore
Global events organiser Reed Exhibitions has announced that its FIBO fitness convention brand will expand to Singapore next year, staging the first FIBO South East Asia (FIBO...
Sep 28, 2019
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AFL Grand Finalists Richmond commended for setting healthy sponsorship benchmark
The overwhelming majority of AFL clubs were sponsored by at least one company that promoted junk food, alcohol or gambling products during the 2019 AFL season, a review by the...
Sep 27, 2019
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Australian researchers find that higher intensity workouts improve health and reduce mortality
A group of Australian researchers have debunked the ‘no pain, no gain’ approach to exercise, finding in a newly published study that vigorous activity reduces mortality risks....
Sep 24, 2019
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Fitness
Stonnington prepares for Walk to School program
The City of Stonnington, a local government area located within the metropolitan area of Melbourne, is joining VicHealth in its mission to get children walking, riding and...
Sep 24, 2019
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Federal Sport Minister backs Active Nation Day events
Fitness Australia's partnership with activewear brand Lorna Jane to encourage Australians to participate in hundreds of free events to celebrate Active Nation Day on Sunday 29th...
Sep 23, 2019
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Fitness Australia looks for constitution changes to add registered personal trainers on board
Fitness Australia is set to hold a Special General Meeting at which it hopes voting members will to agree to proposals for a series of changes in its constitution that will...
Sep 20, 2019
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MINDBODY backs Climate Strike as part of commitment to all forms of wellness
Digital fitness business MINDBODY is supporting its employees in taking part in the climate strike happening today in Sydney, advising that the day of action aligns with the...
Sep 20, 2019
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Plus Fitness franchisees raise $70,000 for Beyond Blue
Continuing their relationship as a partner of Beyond Blue, 24/7 gym chain Plus Fitness has raised $70,000 for the mental health charity during its National ‘Lift Yourself Up’...
Sep 15, 2019
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World-first sees Fitbit integration into Singapore's public health program
Fitbit is to collaborate with the Government of Singapore on a population-based public health initiative that will see residents supplied with ‘free’ fitness trackers. The first...
Sep 13, 2019
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Framework endorsed to encourage health and wellbeing for Puketāpapa
Puketāpapa Local Board (one of the 21 local boards of the Auckland Council) and Auckland Regional Public Health Service have endorsed a 'Strategic Health and Wellbeing...
Sep 12, 2019
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UK yoga brand Fierce Grace set to launch first Australasian studio in Queenstown
The UK’s fastest growing yoga brand, Fierce Grace Yoga, is set to launch its revolutionary yoga system on New Zealand, with a first studio due to open in Queenstown next month....
Sep 11, 2019
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Wellness
YMCA South Australia moves to combat childhood obesity
In an aggressive move against the rise in childhood obesity, members of YMCA South Australia managed recreation centres will receive free membership for their children aged...
Sep 9, 2019
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Evolt launches new mobile app offering personalised body composition information
Technology-driven health and wellness company Evolt has today announced the launch of its new app for iOS and Android mobile devices, catering for users of its revolutionary...
Sep 8, 2019
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Western Australian Government appoints new Lotterywest and Healthway Chief Executive
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Susan Hunt as Chief Executive of both the Lotterywest and Healthway agencies, with the experienced...
Sep 7, 2019
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Global Wellness Institute announces new initiative to define yoga therapy
With extensive evidence acknowledging that yoga breathing and relaxation lower blood pressure as much as aerobic exercise, the non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is...
Sep 7, 2019
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New Zealand Government commits to cleaning up its polluted waterways
The New Zealand Government has announced an ambitious plan to clean up the country’s freshwater lakes and rivers, after years of pollution have made many of them unswimmable....
Sep 6, 2019
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20PerFit to stage business launch events in Melbourne and Sydney
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training system 20PerFit is inviting anyone interested in the potential of the revolutionary innovation to upcoming launch events in...
Sep 5, 2019
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Reclink Australia program makes a difference in disadvantaged communities
A newly released report from the Centre for Sport and Social Impact at La Trobe University demonstrates the significant positive impact of the Reclink Australia National...
Sep 3, 2019
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Inaugural Healthy Ageing Summit to address activity and wellness among older demographics
To be held in Brisbane in March next year, a new event, the Healthy Ageing Summit, will bring together world renowned stakeholders and educators to specifically address issues...
Sep 3, 2019
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Western Australian women and girls focus of new health and wellbeing policy
A new Women's Health and Wellbeing Policy has been developed by the Western Australian Government's Department of Health to promote better health for women and girls. Launched...
Sep 2, 2019
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Blacktown City Council welcomes breastfeeding at its aquatic centres
Blacktown City Council has revealed that its aquatic centres are "proud" to be breastfeeding friendly facilities with them now being registered with the Australian Breastfeeding...
Sep 2, 2019
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ESSA highlights the power of exercise this Women’s Health Week
With the theme for 2019 Women’s Health Week in Australia (running from 2nd to 6th September) being 'Women’s Health, Powerful Stuff', Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)...
Sep 2, 2019
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