News: Wellness
Anytime Fitness Australia's Treadmill Challenge raises $400,000 for anti-suicide organisation
Anytime Fitness Australia has announce that it has raised over $400,000 raised for Suicide Prevention Australia through its recent ‘Tread Together’ 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge....
Jun 13, 2018
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First ZADI Training studio opens for ‘extraordinary’ women
ZADI Training, a new women-only high-intensity interval training (HIIT) fitness concept, has opened its first studio in the Sydney suburbs of Surry Hills. Co-founded by Adala...
Jun 13, 2018
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Former Cricket NSW staff member faces jail over cancer fraud
Former Cricket NSW Development Officer Melissa Quinn, who raised $45,000 after falsely claimed she had cancer, has been sentenced to two years' jail. Having pleaded guilty to...
Jun 12, 2018
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Health and wellbeing of FIFO workers not overlooked during Men's Health Week
Men living in remote Western Australian mining communities are being encouraged to put their own health and wellbeing at the forefront and take precautions to improve their...
Jun 11, 2018
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Belgravia Health welcomes massive rise in 12-week challenge involvement
Belgravia Health has announced that participation in the Genesis Fitness 12-week challenge rose by almost 500% on last year’s entrant figures. The 12-week ‘Your New Beginning’...
Jun 11, 2018
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Virtual group fitness studios get official launch in remote Western Australian mining villages
Compass Group's health and wellbeing brand Tastelife, in partnership with Les Mills Asia Pacific, has today officially launched the first Les Mills Virtual group fitness studios...
Jun 11, 2018
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Exercise Right Week sees involvement of over 1,000 accredited exercise professionals
More that 1,000 accredited exercise professionals helped raise awareness of the importance of exercise and finding individual’s ‘Motivation to Move’ during Exercise Right Week...
Jun 7, 2018
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$587 million infrastructure spending revealed for central and south Sydney
The City of Sydney has revealed that it is investing $587 million on major projects to transform central and south Sydney over the next 10 years. Projects include an Eora...
Jun 7, 2018
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Barry's to launch ‘best workout in the world’ in Australia
US-based fitness group Barry's, whose signature 55-minute high intensity interval training (HIIT) class has been dubbed "the best workout in the world" has announced that it is...
Jun 7, 2018
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Les Mills announces global partnership with Stages Indoor Cycling
Les Mills, the world's premier group exercise programming company has announced a new global partnership with Stages® Indoor Cycling, with their bikes chosen as the preferred...
Jun 6, 2018
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IHRSA Report shows 22 million members at fitness clubs across key Asia-Pacific markets
A report from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) shows that 22 million members at more than 25,000 fitness clubs across key Asia-Pacific markets...
Jun 5, 2018
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ACCC fines Jenny Craig over misleading promotional campaign
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has fined weight loss group Jenny Craig $37,800 for allegedly making false or misleading representations in its ‘10kg...
Jun 5, 2018
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World Health Organization launches Global Action Plan on Physical Activity
In response to requests by countries for guidance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has today released a Global Action Plan on Physical Activity, offering global leadership...
Jun 3, 2018
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AIS names Ian Thorpe a champion for athlete wellbeing
Australia’s most successful Olympian, Ian Thorpe has committed to an ongoing role with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) that will focus on improving athlete wellbeing...
Jun 3, 2018
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New outdoor fitness equipment installed at Shepparton’s Western Park
Greater Shepparton residents and visitors can exercise for free on new outdoor fitness equipment installed in Western Park, Victoria Park Lake thanks to the Rotary Club of...
May 31, 2018
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Peninsula Hot Springs backs inaugural World Bathing Day
Victorian spa attraction Peninsula Hot Springs is backing the first-ever World Bathing Day - an international celebration of bathing cultures - on 22nd June. A concept developed...
May 31, 2018
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Geelong Council plans to phase out soft drinks at aquatic, recreation and sport centres
The City of Greater Geelong has adopted a policy that will see sweetened and carbonated drinks phased out of its aquatic, recreation and sport centres; community cafes and...
May 29, 2018
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YMCA research into measuring community wellness outcomes leaps forward with Evolt partnership
YMCA Victoria has signed an agreement with Evolt to install their latest body composition scanner, the Evolt360, in 11 of its facilities, as part of an ambitious longitudinal...
May 28, 2018
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Australian Institute of Sport set for Summit launch of new Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement division
The upcoming Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Summit, to be held on 5th and 6th June, is set to see the official launch of the AIS’ new Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement...
May 27, 2018
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Wellness
Embody offers therapeutic approach to fitness
Since opening in the second half of 2016, the Embody fitness studio in Neutral Bay on Sydney’s north shore has set out to offer a new type of “luxury, holistic fitness”...
May 27, 2018
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Preventing injuries vital for grassroots sporting clubs
Preventing injuries in amateur sport should become a priority for grassroots clubs according to Edith Cowan University sports injury expert Professor Caroline Finch. Professor...
May 27, 2018
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PCYC rolls out fitness program for domestic violence survivors across Queensland
A free fitness program where survivors of domestic violence train alongside a police officer and social worker is making an "enormous difference" for participants. The RUBY...
May 25, 2018
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Les Mills Asia Pacific and Compass Group partner to improve health and wellbeing of FIFO workers
Les Mills Asia Pacific and Compass Group Australia have announced a partnership to help improve the physical and mental wellbeing of residents in mining villages in remote...
May 23, 2018
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NovoFit backs 2018 Very Special Kids foundation treadmill challenge
Leading fitness equipment supplier NovoFit are supporting the Very Special Kids foundation with their 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge this Friday and Saturday, providing the...
May 22, 2018
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