News: Wellness
VicHealth initiative to help sporting organisations engage with teenagers
VicHealth’s new $6 million Growing Participation in Sport program is looking to find new ways for teenagers to be active and healthy. The initiative comes in the wake of a new...
Jul 26, 2018
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Fitness Australia to present new 'FILEX Immersive' events in Melbourne
Looking to expand the widely respected FILEX Convention brand, Fitness Australia is to stage a new event, FILEX Immersive, in Melbourne in October. With Melbourne having hosted...
Jul 26, 2018
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Research-based weight loss program gets Australian launch
Sum Sanos, a new weight loss program based on research work undertaken at Bond University on the Gold Coast is based on an understanding that habits and behaviours, not diets...
Jul 26, 2018
Wellness
YMCA Victoria moves to 24/7 gym operations
YMCA Victoria will commence opening many of its fitness facilities as 24/7 gyms from August. The first facility to move will be in Knox, followed by gyms in Geelong, Horsham,...
Jul 26, 2018
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Mackay City Council reopens popular fitness stairs
The Mackay City Council has reopened a set of stairs at Blacks Beach popular with fitness enthusiasts. Popularly known as ‘Hell Stairs’, the 72 individual steps, covering a 20.5...
Jul 25, 2018
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Fitness Australia looks to raise industry standards with new quality accreditation program
In a move to provide assurance to consumers and industry that accredited fitness businesses are professional and committed to providing quality service, customer care and...
Jul 25, 2018
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Women’s Health and Fitness Summit introduces industry keynote speakers of the future
Offering opportunities rarely available at many industry conferences, the Women’s Health and Fitness Summit prides itself on integrating original ideas and unique opportunities...
Jul 24, 2018
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Les Mills partner heads panel on how gyms win on social media
Dr Jessica Rouse, Strategic Planning Director for Les Mills International partner Brandwave Marketing, has shared the outcomes of a panel discussion at the Elevate trade show in...
Jul 24, 2018
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Plans revealed for Goulburn Aquatic Centre redevelopment
Designs for the extensive redevelopment of the Goulburn Aquatic Centre have been put on public exhibition by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council. The $45 million redevelopment, to be...
Jul 24, 2018
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ExerciseNZ calls for tighter guidelines for high intensity workouts
Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) is calling for industry-wide guidelines around high intensity workouts including a weekly maximum time limit for this type of...
Jul 24, 2018
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UFC Gyms introduce drinking fountain and bottle refill stations at Australian club
In a move to help members’ rehydration, UFC Gyms has introduced Elkay drinking fountain and bottle refill stations from CIVIQ to selected clubs across Sydney and Melbourne. The...
Jul 22, 2018
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Dog agility features installed in Western Australian park
The Shire of Yilgarn has introduced an innovative dog agility installation at a park in the town of Southern Cross, 371 kilometres east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway....
Jul 22, 2018
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Les Mills' Bryce Hastings suggests upper limit for HIIT training
Les Mills International’s Head of Research Bryce Hastings has shared the results of a new study that suggests there is an "urgent need" for evidence-based guidelines around high...
Jul 22, 2018
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Federal Health Minister orders his department to stop paying social media influencers
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has ordered his department to stop paying social media influencers. The move follows revelations made yesterday by Sydney newspaper The Daily...
Jul 20, 2018
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Social media stars paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote Girls make your Move campaign
The Federal Department of Health has reportedly paid more than $600,000 in taxpayer funds over the past 18 months to social media influencers to promote its Girls Make Your Move...
Jul 19, 2018
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Report shows few Australians of all ages meeting physical activity guidelines
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIWH) reveals that, across all ages, few Australians meet recommended physical activity guidelines. Released...
Jul 19, 2018
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ExerciseNZ calls on Government to support physical activity
In a move that its sees will reduce the country’s burgeoning health bill, the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) is calling on the New Zealand Government and its...
Jul 17, 2018
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Auckland Council Safeswim initiative wins at Smart Cities Asia Pacific Awards
Auckland Council’s Safeswim water quality initiative has been recognised as the winner in the Smart Water Category of the Smart Cities Asia Pacific Awards. Safeswim combines...
Jul 16, 2018
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IQ Pool Solutions introduces ‘code brown’ treatment solution
International Quadratics Pty Ltd has announced that it has obtained approval from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for the sale of its C-5...
Jul 16, 2018
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Perth gym runs Living Longer, Living Stronger seniors activity program
Older members at Essence Fitness in the Perth suburb of Claremont have been benefitting from the introduction of the Living Longer, Living Stronger seniors activity program gym....
Jul 16, 2018
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Adelaide gym slammed over ‘fat shaming’ promotion
An Adelaide gym has been slammed by Facebook users after posting a activity and weight loss promotion that ‘fat shamed’ overweight women. HTFU Fitness Adelaide - an acronym for...
Jul 11, 2018
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Fitness Australia’s Bill Moore announces retirement
After two and a half years in the role, Fitness Australia Chief Executive Bill Moore has announced his retirement. Since taking on the leadership role for the fitness industry’s...
Jul 10, 2018
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CrossFit returns to NZ Fitness and Health Expo
The organisers of the NZ Fitness & Health Expo have announced that CrossFit will return to the event in 2018. Exhibition Sales Manager Jono Ridler explains “the hugely popular...
Jul 9, 2018
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Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre named ARI Aquatic Facility of the Year
Inner West Council’s has welcomed its Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre (AKAC) being named IQ Pierce 2018 Facility of the Year by the Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) - the...
Jul 9, 2018
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