News: Wellness
Woman loses legal case after being refused access to Fitness First Pilates class
A female Fitness First member, who took legal action against the group after being denied access to a Pilates class after arriving late, has lost her attempt to sue the gym...
Dec 8, 2024
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Wearable Technology and Exercise Programs for Older Adults among ACSM top Fitness Trends for 2025
The 2025 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Fitness Trends report has been published in its November/December issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal....
Dec 8, 2024
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City of Kwinana receives $17 million funding for Recquatic facility upgrade and city centre redevelopment
The City of Kwinana has been awarded over $17 million in Federal Government funding from the Thriving Suburbs Grant program towards two key projects. The funding will see $15...
Dec 6, 2024
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Social fitness and mental health continue to trend within the active landscape
Social fitness and mental health identified as trending within the active landscape Strava, the digital global community of more than 135 million people across over 190...
Dec 5, 2024
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Partnership announced between Fuel Circle and Gallagher Insurance
Fuel, a movement for ambitious women in fitness, wellness, and health industry, has announced a new partnership between Fuel Circle and Gallagher Insurance. FUEL’s goal is to...
Dec 5, 2024
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Tony de Leede honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at Beyond Activ APAC
Respected fitness and wellness entrepreneur Tony de Leede has been honoured for his career achievements with the presentation of the John Holsinger Lifetime Achievement Award at...
Dec 3, 2024
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Hawthorn FC delivers sensory space for Cazalys Stadium in Cairns
Hawthorn FC delivered game-day sensory spaces staffed by occupational therapists at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns during last month’s AFLW match against the Narrm Demons. In a...
Dec 2, 2024
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Phuket evolves into a ‘longevity tourism’ leader
The wellness industry’s latest longevity solutions, such as DNA profiling and the use of Artificial Intelligence to create tailored health blueprints and programs for every...
Dec 2, 2024
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Wellness
City of Newcastle enhances accessibility for New Year's Eve
The City of Newcastle will, for the first time, be delivering an audio description of the New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrations to enhance the experience for people who are...
Dec 2, 2024
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PWR Fit Studios co-founder Renee Diment-Phillps named New Zealand’s top Personal Trainer for 2024
The 2024 Exercise New Zealand industry awards have seen Renee Diment-Phillps, co-founder of PWR Fit Studios in the Auckland suburb of Kumeu named Personal Trainer of the Year....
Dec 1, 2024
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Partnership launched between Snap Fitness and parkrun Australia
A two-year partnership has been launched between leading 24/7 fitness franchise Snap Fitness and parkrun Australia – aimed at getting communities more connected and active....
Dec 1, 2024
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New report reveals over 45% of Saudi nationals are overweight
According to newly released 2024 Health Determinants Statistics Publication from Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), 45.1% of Saudis aged 15 and older are...
Dec 1, 2024
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Brisbane City Council's $2 Summer Dips initiative returns
Brisbane City Council's program allowing entry to the 22 pools across the city at just $2 a visit has commenced for the summer. Following the success of the inaugural program...
Nov 30, 2024
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Awards celebrate best of New Zealand's fitness industry
Celebrating the amazing work that happens within New Zealand's fitness community, the Exercise New Zealand Industry Awards have been presented in Auckland tonight. The awards -...
Nov 29, 2024
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Swimming Australia spotlights its Body Empowerment initiative
Swimming Australia is spotlighting its Body Empowerment initiative, launched in 2024, and aimed at helping all members of the swimming community understand how to best support...
Nov 28, 2024
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AUSactive commits to helping deliver ASC Play Well Program
AUSactive is among nine organisations recently selected as an affiliate partner in the inaugural Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Play Well Affiliate Program to help deliver...
Nov 28, 2024
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Revo Fitness opens its 49th gym in Adelaide’s southern suburbs
Revo Fitness has opened its 49th Australian gym in Seaford Meadows, delivering its signature 24/7 on-demand gym experience to Adelaide’s rapidly growing southern suburbs. This...
Nov 27, 2024
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AUSactive names Emmett Williams as next Chair
AUSactive has announced the early appointment of current Director and Managing Director of Myzone APAC Emmett Williams as Chair, ahead of Jayne Blake’s term end in July 2025....
Nov 26, 2024
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Strategy to drive movement and tackle inactivity in Western Sydney gets industry launch
Delivering five key recommendations and four next steps to progress more equitable health outcomes through active lifestyles in Western Sydney has been launched at an industry...
Nov 25, 2024
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Piscine Global 2024 showcases offerings from swimming pool and spa industry
The Piscine Global Show, held from 19th to 22nd November, 2024, at Eurexpo Lyon, France, reaffirmed its status as the premier international event for the swimming pool and spa...
Nov 25, 2024
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Fair Work Ombudsman contacted by fitness industry workers 6,267 times over the last five years
The Health and Fitness Association of Australia has advised that the Fair Work Ombudsman was contacted by workers in the fitness industry 6,267 times over the last five years, a...
Nov 21, 2024
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Snap Fitness to launch in Cairns with Franchisees looking to fill fitness positions
Leading 24/7 fitness franchise Snap Fitness is opening its first Cairns club in February 2025 at Raintrees Shopping Centre. Snap Fitness has over 1,000 clubs worldwide and more...
Nov 21, 2024
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Aventuur and RCVRI partner to launch recovery and wellness centre at Perth Surf Park
Aventuur, a global creator of surf and wellbeing destinations has partnered with RCVRI, Australia’s leading recovery destination, to deliver a premium recovery and wellness...
Nov 21, 2024
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One Playground flags features of upcoming Sydney's Haymarket location
Celebrating a decade of innovation and excellence in the fitness industry, One Playground has highlighted the features available at their upcoming flagship location in Sydney’s...
Nov 21, 2024
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