News: Wellness
Growing Australasian interest in Piscine Global Europe event
Piscine Global Europe, the leading swimming pool and wellness event, will open its doors to aquatic industry professionals from across the global swimming pool industry from...
May 2, 2018
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The Sebastian Foundation and LES MILLS BARRE partnership launches
LES MILLS BARRE has launched a new partnership with The Sebastian Foundation - founded by Guy and Jules Sebastian - which aims to make a difference in the lives of families...
May 2, 2018
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Fitness
Technogym ‘Let’s Move for a Better World’ campaign exceeds all expectations
Technogym has advised that the 2018 edition of its ‘Let’s Move for a Better World’ campaign has exceeded all expectations, connecting a community of over 180,000 people around...
Apr 30, 2018
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Research finds exercise lowers risk of depression across all age groups
Newly released research shows that exercise helps protect against depression regardless of age or geographical location. Researchers pooled data from 49 studies to create a...
Apr 29, 2018
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Gymnastics Australia introduces new child safety measures
In the wake of the scandal surrounding USA Gymnastics and a range of local child protection issues, Gymnastics Australia and its eight State and Territory Member Associations,...
Apr 28, 2018
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Wellness
Details announced and presenters sought for 2018 Women’s Health and Fitness Summit
Building on the success of its previous four editions, the Women’s Health and Fitness Summit is returning for 2018, to be held at Melbourne’s The Grand Hyatt on 10th and 11th...
Apr 27, 2018
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integratedliving Australia opens new seniors gym in Raymond Terrace
Specialist health service provider, integratedliving Australia, celebrated Seniors Week Festival earlier this month by opening a new gym for seniors in the Hunter Valley...
Apr 26, 2018
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Clubbercise founder views international expansion during tour of Australia and south east Asia
As part of their international expansion Claire Burlison, the founder of ‘healthy clubbing’ fitness phenomenon Clubbercise, has this month been visiting Australia and south east...
Apr 23, 2018
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Fitness
NSW leads nationwide efforts to encourage children's activity
In the face of an ever-evolving childhood obesity crisis brought upon largely by rising levels of physical inactivity among Australian children, the NSW Government is taking a...
Apr 21, 2018
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VicHealth campaign looks to overcome barriers to women’s activity
VicHealth’s new female focused activity, This Girl Can, is aiming to empower women to get active and overcome feelings of judgement which research shows is stopping them from...
Apr 21, 2018
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Aquamoves Fitness Instructors hit the road to get older Shepparton region residents moving
Aiming to spread the incredible benefits of exercise for older adults, specifically for older resident, Aquamoves Fitness Instructors Linda McKenzie and Joe Gilberto are hitting...
Apr 19, 2018
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Auckland Council pools report significant rise in 'Code Brown' incidents
So-called 'code brown' incidents at Auckland swimming pools hit a record during summer, prompting Auckland Council to push out an educational campaign on this public health...
Apr 19, 2018
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Aquatics
Fitness Australia reveals new brand identity
On the eve of the 2018 FILEX Convention and Fitness Show Sydney, peak body Fitness Australia has announced a new brand identity for its members and the industry. Key to the new...
Apr 19, 2018
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KX Pilates founder describes eight years of business growth
Aaron Smith, the founder of KX Pilates, has described the growth of his group from its foundation in 2010, to the current operation of 42 franchised studios across Australia....
Apr 17, 2018
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Fitness
Betoota Advocate puts humorous slant on personal trainers’ advice to clients
Satirical news website The Betoota Advocate has set its sights on the fitness industry with an article highlighting advice given by personal trainers to clients. The article 'PT...
Apr 16, 2018
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HQH Fitness and Aktiv Solutions announce new collaborative partnership
In advance of this week’s 2018 Fitness Show in Sydney, at which both companies are exhibiting, leading local fitness brands HQH Fitness and Aktiv Solutions have announced a...
Apr 16, 2018
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Women drive global growth of boutique fitness studios
A new report shows that the growth in the boutique fitness studios around the world is being driven by women seeking a more personalised gym experience. The Global Boutique...
Apr 13, 2018
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Sport and recreation at risk under Auckland Plan
Sport, recreation, physical activity requires more recognition and investment in Auckland Council’s "refreshed" Auckland Plan and draft Long-term Plan (LTP) for 2018-28 says...
Apr 12, 2018
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Commonwealth Games legacy to make the Gold Coast an innovation hub
With the athletes set to leaves the Commonwealth Games Village next week, work will begin on transforming the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct into one of the most...
Apr 11, 2018
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YMCA Auckland aims to protect seniors from falls
YMCA’s Y-Gold exercise classes for seniors in Auckland have been approved as a Community Group Strength and Balance programme provider. The Community Group Strength and Balance...
Apr 11, 2018
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Fitness
FILEX 2018 looks to deliver key learnings on fitness business success
Fitness Australia is highlighting the key learnings on success in the fitness industry at next week’s FILEX Fitness Business Summit. Being held at the International Convention...
Apr 10, 2018
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City of Melville launches ‘Fit for Life’ community physical activity program
The City of Melville has introduced ‘Fit for Life’, a new campaign developed to encourage older members of the local community to start being physical active, or to get back...
Apr 9, 2018
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Global Wellness Summit announces ‘Shaping the Business of Wellness’ as 2018 theme
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $3.7 trillion global wellness economy, has announced that Shaping the Business of...
Apr 9, 2018
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IBISWorld shows that 24/7 budget gyms have transformed Australian fitness
Rapid growth in budget 24/7 gyms has transformed the Australian fitness industry over the past five years according to a recently released report from market analysts IBISWorld....
Apr 7, 2018
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