News: Wellness
Surfing WA delivers skin cancer prevention education to Western Australians
Healthway's $290,000 two-year partnership with Surfing WA will deliver a suite of education programs that encourage sun protection and provide healthier community events for...
Nov 25, 2018
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Skills Active awards leaders in the fitness and wellness industry
Skills Active has recognised some of its star performers in the world of fitness, at the New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards in Auckland, hosted by the Exercise Association of...
Nov 25, 2018
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2018 ExerciseNZ awards set to be presented in Auckland
New Zealand's fitness experts and exercise facilities who help half a million Kiwis get physically active and healthier will be vying for the Exercise Association of New Zealand...
Nov 21, 2018
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Plus Fitness and Nissan Motorsport join forces to run Breast Cancer Awareness Week
In the lead up to the final round of the 2019 Supercars Championship, Plus Fitness and Nissan Motorsport have taken the pink theme to their Car #7 for the Newcastle 500 in...
Nov 20, 2018
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Health insurer HBF secures naming rights for Perth’s NIB Stadium
Health insurance company HBF has agreed to acquire the naming rights for Perth’s nib Stadium, adding to its stable of Western Australian venues. The stadium, which has been...
Nov 19, 2018
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New Zealand organisations release guide to working in the exercise industry
To support people working in, or looking at working in, New Zealand’s exercise industry, REPs has developed an industry guide to assist new and potential industry professionals...
Nov 17, 2018
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Western Australian netball partnership to deliver nutrition education
Netball WA and West Coast Fever have extended their partnerships with wellness promotion agency Healthway in an effort to continue to deliver the LiveLighter message across...
Nov 16, 2018
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Ceramic Solutions equips Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
Ceramic Solutions have outlined their input to the new $31 million Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing centre in Bendigo, designed by Peddle Thorp Architects. Featuring a 51.5 metre pool,...
Nov 15, 2018
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New study reveals strong ongoing growth in wellness tourism
A new report from the Global Wellness Institute shows that wellness tourism grew from a US$563 billion market in 2015 to be worth US$639 billion in 2017, or 6.5% annually - more...
Nov 13, 2018
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Val Morgan expands fitness advertising network with Collective Media acquisition
Looking to expand its presence in fitness club advertising, which it describes as “the least avoided” of all out-of-home advertising formats, Val Morgan Group’s gym advertising...
Nov 11, 2018
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Dubai Fitness Challenge looks to encourage increase in activity
Aiming to encourage Dubai residents to accommodate 30 minutes of exercise into their daily routine, the month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge has launched five themed fitness...
Nov 10, 2018
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F45 launches new model for youth and over sixties
Australian fitness franchise F45 has unveiled a new offering, introducing specially designed programs for both youth and over-60s. Known as F45X, the latest innovation from the...
Nov 7, 2018
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Aaptiv audio fitness app now available in Australia
Aaptiv Inc.’s number one audio fitness app is now available to download. Aaptiv Inc., a leading provider of premium digital wellness content that has transformed how people work...
Nov 7, 2018
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ESSA supports 2018 Movember Movement campaign to improve men’s health and wellness
November brings with it the return of the moustache! “Movember” sees Australians band together to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and...
Nov 6, 2018
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Ignite set to hold first Australian fitness event
Following the international success of Ignite conventions, Australia’s first Ignite fitness event is to be held in Melbourne in February next year. Hosted by fitness...
Nov 5, 2018
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Stroke survivors and people at risk urged to focus on yoga and Tai chi
One of Australia’s biggest health issues could be checked if more people took up yoga or tai chi and reduced their blood pressure, a new Australian study has found. Stroke costs...
Nov 4, 2018
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Brimbank Leisure Centres introduce Evolt 360 body scanner for health and fitness assessments
Aiming to provide state-of-the-art fitness assessments to members, Brimbank City Council has introduced Evolt 360 body scanning technology at its Sunshine and St Albans Leisure...
Oct 30, 2018
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YMCA NSW Youth Worker honoured for boosting the health of young people
Developing and launching initiatives that improve the mental and physical wellbeing of young people has contributed to YMCA NSW Youth Wellbeing Coordinator Laura Eason being...
Oct 30, 2018
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New Zealand’s lead on female participation in exercise to inspire Asian nations?
While New Zealand is tiny compared to the populations of China or India, the nation’s exercise culture is way ahead of those countries in terms of female and male participation,...
Oct 29, 2018
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VIVA Leisure delays IPO plans
Fitness and recreation facilities group VIVA Leisure has delayed its plans for an initial public offering (IPO), what would have been an industry-first in Australia, with modest...
Oct 28, 2018
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Coral Gardeners look to preserve Tahitian reef
The islands of Tahiti are home to an abundance of marine wildlife, and while the oceans surrounding the islands are crystal clear and truly stunning, by 2050 this could all...
Oct 28, 2018
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Research shows New Zealanders fail to acknowledge solar dangers
An alarming proportion of New Zealanders are neither wearing hats nor seeking shade to protect themselves from the sun, new University of Otago research reveals. The study...
Oct 27, 2018
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Bendigo's Gurri Wanyarra Wellness Centre gets official opening
Bendigo’s new $32.2 million aquatic, recreation and wellness facility, the Gurri Wanyarra Wellness Centre is being officially opened this weekend. The new facility features a 50...
Oct 27, 2018
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Study shows that not exercising is worse for health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA have revealed that not exercising impacts long term health more than smoking, diabetes and heart disease. Based in a study of...
Oct 25, 2018
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