News: Wellness
ExerciseNZ encourages entries for 2019 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) is inviting applications for the 2019 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards. The annual Awards are designed to recognise...
Apr 16, 2019
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Venues across New Zealand to light up red for World Haemophilia day
On 17th April each year, people and member organisations worldwide celebrate World Haemophilia Day to increase public awareness of haemophilia and other inherited bleeding...
Apr 15, 2019
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City of Moonee Valley puts a gym in the Avondale Heights Library
Mindful that some who are keen to exercise find traditional gym environments off putting, the City of Moonee Valley Council has installed a gym in its Avondale Heights Library....
Apr 14, 2019
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Sport Australia Chief Executive backs Fitness Australia’s new physically activity goals
Kate Palmer, Chief Executive of Sport Australia, has used today's Women of Influence Forum at the 2019 FILEX Convention as a platform to throw the Federal Government agency's...
Apr 13, 2019
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David Allan, Ken Baldwin, Amanda Bracks and Leon McNiece inducted into Fitness Australia Roll of Honour
Respected and longstanding industry achievers David Allan, Ken Baldwin, Amanda Bracks and Leon McNiece have been inducted into the Fitness Industry Roll of Honour, presented at...
Apr 12, 2019
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Wexer partners with vitual fitness innovators Wellbeats
Wexer, the creator of virtual digital fitness solutions have announced their partnership with virtual fitness innovator Wellbeats to deliver Wellbeats’ on-demand fitness classes...
Apr 11, 2019
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Rural exercise program aimed at curbing farmer suicide wins national fitness award
The 2019 Australian Fitness Awards Community Excellence award has been presented to Active Farmers - the registered not-for-profit organisation and health promotion charity –...
Apr 11, 2019
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New Wireless Electro Muscle Stimulation System offers quick results
A wireless Electro Muscle Stimulation System that is claimed to be the “most innovative and advanced in the world” will be on display at the upcoming Fitness Show Sydney. The...
Apr 11, 2019
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New permanent Fitness Australia Chief Executive announces peak body will focus on 'core business’
Opening the FILEX Business Summit in Sydney today, Barrie Elvish, newly confirmed as the permanent Chief Executive of Fitness Australia, has announced that the fitness...
Apr 11, 2019
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Xtend Barre expands with two new Sydney studios
Popular Pilates-based workout routine, Xtend Barre, has announced that it is expanding with two new studios opening in Sydney this month. The newest addition to Collective...
Apr 11, 2019
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First major fitness conference to be staged in Christchurch for 15 years
The growth of boutique fitness studios as well as specialist classes such as aqua and spin will be among the topics discussed at the FitEx-Lite conference in Christchurch next...
Apr 10, 2019
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VicHealth research reveals widespread promotion of alcoholic drinks on social media
New research from health promotion foundation VicHealth has revealed the murky nature of alcohol promotion on social media, with a lack of disclosed sponsorship common among...
Apr 8, 2019
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Les Mills International partners with Disney to inspire youth fitness
Les Mills International has partnered with Disney to create a Marvel superhero workout to inspire millions of children to become more physically active and adopt a positive...
Apr 7, 2019
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Program launch for National Sports Convention 2019 with Reimagining Sport theme
Returning for its latest edition, the National Sports Convention has released its 2019 program, with the theme Reimagining Sport: More people active with greater participation...
Apr 7, 2019
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Anytime Fitness partners with R U OK? suicide prevention charity
Anytime Fitness, Australia’s largest gym chain, has announced a new partnership with suicide prevention charity, R U OK? The partnership will see Anytime Fitness will support...
Apr 7, 2019
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Total Gym appoints Meghan Jarvis as new National Business Development Officer for Australian operations
Progressive fitness equipment company Total Gym has announced that activity, fitness and wellness technology expert Meghan Jarvis has joined its team as its new National...
Apr 7, 2019
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Campbelltown aquatic and fitness centres offer Free fitness passes for Youth Week
Young people in Campbelltown aged between 16 and 25 will be able to enjoy free access to Council’s pools, gyms and fitness classes to celebrate Youth Week. New members can use...
Apr 6, 2019
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New Zealand launches national arts and health network
With the arts and creativity acknowledged as contributing to wellbeing in everyday life and increasingly valued as a cost-effective way to nurture healthy, resilient...
Apr 5, 2019
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Healthy Inspirations studio helps members achieve 10,000 kilogram weight loss
The Healthy Inspirations studio in the Adelaide suburb of Prospect has become the group’s seventh franchise to have helped members have lose over 10,000 kilos. Commenting on the...
Apr 4, 2019
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Pureprofile research reveals behaviours, habits and motivations behind fitness
A new study by global data and insights company Pureprofile, has revealed the behaviours, habits and motivations of Australians' approach to fitness. The study looks at the...
Apr 3, 2019
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New activity guidelines backed by record recreation and sport investment in Federal budget
In the wake of yesterday’s Federal budget, Australia Minister for Sport, Bridget McKenzie has launched new guidelines to get more Australians, more active more often. The...
Apr 3, 2019
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Respected industry veteran joins Leisure Concepts team
Leading fitness equipment distributor Leisure Concepts has announced that industry veteran, Xenophon Angelides has joined its team as its new as the National Key Accounts...
Apr 3, 2019
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Technogym movement campaign attracts record participation
World leading wellness company Technogym has advised that the 2019 edition of its ‘Let’s Move for a Better World’ activity campaign has seen a community of 200,000 people...
Apr 3, 2019
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Australian Innovative Systems' Chief Executive dances to help stop domestic violence
Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of leading international water disinfection company, Australian Innovative Systems (AIS Water), is returning to Brisbane’s City Hall dance floor in...
Apr 2, 2019
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