News: Wellness
NRL Chief Executives re-enforce zero tolerance approach to racism and abuse of players
A meeting of chief executives of National Rugby League clubs has seen a re-enforcement of the game's zero tolerance approach to racism and abuse of players. At a meeting in...
Aug 14, 2019
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Wellness
Three years of operation at Crunch Fitness’ Sydney CBD gym
Crunch Fitness is this month marking the third Birthday of its Sydney CBD gym. Located in the heart of the city - suitable for corporate professionals, lunchtime gym goers and...
Aug 14, 2019
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Fitness
Airlines face demands caused by oversize passengers
Following reports that climbing rates of obesity may force Australian airlines to recalculate the average weight of their customers, a senior Qantas executive has advised that...
Aug 13, 2019
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Wellness
20PerFit EMS brand prepares for franchising launch and welcomes new team members
In a matter of weeks, 20PerFit will be launching its revolutionary electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training system to the Australian market - a system which will allow...
Aug 13, 2019
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City of Ballarat funds defibrillator for Karate school
City of Ballarat’s Community Impact Grants program has seen the not-for-profit Ballarat Kyokushin Karate school receive a life-saving automated external defibrillator (AED....
Aug 11, 2019
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Wellness
MINDBODY co-founder shares experience of industry technology interfacing with the consumer
Rick Stollmeyer, co-founder and Chief Executive of digital wellness platform MINDBODY, has shared his views on fitness operators expanding their customer base through...
Aug 9, 2019
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Virgin Active opening four new clubs in Sydney
Virgin Active Health Clubs are in the process of opening four new facilities in Sydney, their first since Virgin Active Barangaroo in March last year. Set to see the...
Aug 8, 2019
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Fitness
AFL ladder position based on player injury can now be determined
In a first for Australian football, Deakin University researcher Daniel Hoffman, has developed a formula to determine the impact of AFL player injuries on where a team is likely...
Aug 7, 2019
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Wellington named New Zealand’s fittest city
An international insurance company has crowned Wellington as New Zealand's fittest city based on its transport system and clean air. AIA (the former American International...
Aug 7, 2019
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Insurance
Event series to 'connect Asia’s fitness industry'
Following the success of Singapore's FIT Summit in March, the event organisers are expanding their activities with a series of events and business gathering in Bali, Bangkok and...
Aug 6, 2019
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Fitness
Free exercise program popular in Cairns
Free exercise and wellbeing classes will continue to be rolled out across Cairns after a successful trial of Cairns Regional Council’s Active Living program. Building on the...
Aug 6, 2019
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Fitness
Gymnastics Australia releases new 'Body Positive Guidelines'
Taking another positive step for Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement, Gymnastics Australia has announced new Body Positive Guidelines for all involved in the sport. Aiming to set...
Aug 5, 2019
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Fitness
Fitness Australia creates new membership category for small boutique studios
Creating a close-knit culture where their clients know each other and enjoy socialising outside of training, in particular for boutique fitness businesses, has become a key...
Aug 5, 2019
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Fitness
New Zealand's largest bouldering facility opens in Christchurch
Central Christchurch has seen the opening of New Zealand's largest bouldering facility and one of the largest climbing gyms of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. Occupying...
Aug 4, 2019
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Pioneering Electro Muscle Stimulation training technology now available in Australasia
miha bodytec, the German-based leader in Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training, has announced Munich Sports Pty Ltd as the exclusive distributor of its award-winning...
Aug 4, 2019
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Fitness
Expansion works commence at Sunshine Coast’s Beerwah Aquatic Centre
Exciting new experiences for swimmers of all abilities will soon be on offer at the Beerwah Aquatic Centre, with the first sod turned on a $1.8 million upgrade of the facility....
Aug 2, 2019
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Aquatics
Melbourne Fitness Show looks to share insights into fitness, health and wellness
Returning to Melbourne for its 6th year, the Melbourne Fitness Show, held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 26th and 27th October 2019, is set to promote the...
Jul 30, 2019
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Fitness
Hanmer Springs announces name for new waterslide
A key element of its current $4.5 million development, the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has announced that its new hydroslide/waterslide is to be known as the Conical...
Jul 30, 2019
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Waterparks
Logan City Council research encourages a more active community
Logan City Council has been able to secure funding, improve community education and define planning and program strategies by partnering with Griffith University on a study into...
Jul 29, 2019
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Wellness
EMS ‘powersuit’ now available in Australia
Growing recognition of the potential of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training has seen Visionbody Australia launch a revolutionary wireless EMS training system. An...
Jul 27, 2019
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Fitness
Queensland Government reveals 10-year sport and recreation strategy
The Queensland Government has today unveiled its 10-year sport and recreation strategy, Activate! Queensland, that will see $506.4 million invested over the next three years to...
Jul 26, 2019
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Fitness
Board members announced for new Health and Wellbeing Queensland agency
Rugby league legend and Indigenous health ambassador Preston Campbell has been named as an interim board member for the newly established Health and Wellbeing Queensland...
Jul 25, 2019
Recreation /
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Government
National Sports Convention hears about action to meet youth physical activity guidelines
Presenting today at the 2019 National Sports Convention, and in response to the findings of the Global Matrix 3.0, Professor Mark Tremblay, President of the Active Healthy Kids...
Jul 25, 2019
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Canberra's Project Fitness Group to transition to HIIT Republic brand as it joins Viva Leisure stable
Viva Leisure Limited has today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the business of the ACT-based Project Fitness Group. Viva Leisure’s acquisition of the...
Jul 25, 2019
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Fitness