News: Wellness
Sydney Fitness Show to feature ALFA Facility Manager's Networking Lunch
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) is to stage its seventh Annual Facility Manager’s Networking event on Friday 20th April 2018 in conjunction with the Fitness...
Mar 12, 2018
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Swimming program helps build independence for Murwillumbah High School students
15 students from the special needs Support Unit at Murwillumbah High School are one of the first groups to be part of SWIMS 4 ALL, the new initiative between Royal Life Saving...
Mar 12, 2018
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Technology transforming New Zealand’s fitness industry
Technology inspired growth is making “exercise the biggest sport in New Zealand right now” according to Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) Chief Executive Richard...
Mar 12, 2018
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Australian fitness industry revenues to grow to $2.4 billion by 2022/23
While warning that Australia’s gym market may reach saturation in the next five years, a new report from international market research company IBISWorld predicts that fitness...
Mar 12, 2018
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Wellington region warning over cryptosporidiosis and swimming facilities
Following an increased number of cryptosporidium illness being reported in the Wellington region over recent weeks, Regional Public Health and Kāpiti Coast District Council are...
Mar 12, 2018
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NZREPs flags warnings over energy drinks and exercise
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (NZREPs) has this week highlighted recent advice from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), detailing the effects of...
Mar 10, 2018
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Sweet drinks key to childhood obesity gap between rich and poor
A Deakin University study of more than 3,000 children has shown youngsters in Australia's lowest socioeconomic group are far more likely to consume sugary drinks and savoury...
Mar 8, 2018
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ESSA recognises female leaders in exercise and sports science on International Women’s Day
Marking International Women's Day, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is recognising the pioneering women in its industry. ESSA Chief Executive, Anita Hobson-Powell...
Mar 7, 2018
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Vision Personal Training introduces new BioScan technology to help clients rethink wellness journey
Vision Personal Training has today began the roll out its new Vision BioScan technology in select studios, aiming to help clients rethink their journey to better health. The...
Mar 6, 2018
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Key industry trends to be presented at the 2018 Fitness Show
With this year’s Fitness Show less than two months away, the event is shaping up to be a must-attend event for fitness professionals, with virtual reality, functional training...
Mar 4, 2018
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New $20 million lifestyle and wellness facility opens in Canberra
Featuring Australia’s largest Anytime Fitness facility, a 17-metre indoor learn-to-swim pool, a 90 place Kids Club childcare centre and related wellness facilities, the Stellar...
Mar 4, 2018
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VicHealth calls for Australia’s supermarkets to take action on obesity
Health promotion foundation VicHealth has welcomed new Deakin University research into the nutrition policies of Australian supermarkets and is urging retailers to lift their...
Mar 3, 2018
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Ballarat gym rebranding reflects changing fitness trends
In a move that business owner Mel Tempest describes as “unveiling the future of fitness”, the popular Ballarat Body & Soul Health & Fitness Studio has undertaken an extensive...
Mar 1, 2018
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New Report says supermarkets must do more in fight against obesity
Australian supermarkets need to take more responsibility for obesity prevention, according to a first-of-its-kind study ranking the nutrition policies of Australia’s biggest...
Feb 28, 2018
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Research shows Queensland a world leader in endurance event tourism
New research shows Queensland has emerged as a global leader in fitness and wellness tourism, with a report released by Tourism and Events Queensland revealing what drives...
Feb 26, 2018
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FITREC adopts .org extension to reflect industry service role
Fitness industry registration service FITREC has advised a change in its URL to www.fitrec.org , away from its former commercial com.au domain, to reflect its greater purpose....
Feb 26, 2018
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Western Leisure Services introduce innovative healthy eating menus
Western Leisure Services (WLS) have achieved a first in Melbourne’s west by developing café menus that are fully compliant with the guidelines set out by Victoria’s advisory...
Feb 26, 2018
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Research suggests bouldering can help combat mental health issues
Amid the opening of a growing number of climbing centres, both globally and in Australia, recently published research suggests that bouldering, a form of rock climbing, can not...
Feb 23, 2018
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Gym-Pharmacy partnership delivers weight loss results in Bundaberg
A partnership between a Bundaberg pharmacy and the recently opened G’Day Fitness has helped a group of 55 exercisers lose more than 200 kilograms over a period of four weeks....
Feb 22, 2018
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Mitchell Shire Leisure Services launches personalised fitness innovations
Mitchell Shire Leisure Services has revealed details of recently completed gym upgrades at its Kilmore Leisure Centre and Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre. The Health and...
Feb 22, 2018
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Health innovator Jo Russell inducted into the Fitness Industry Roll of Honour
Jo Russell, Chief Executive of the Re-Creation Health Club brand, has been inducted into the Fitness Industry Roll of Honour. Explaining Russell’s recognition, Fitness Australia...
Feb 21, 2018
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Five-star wellness at Sydney’s Sofitel Darling Harbour
The newly unveiled Sofitel Darling Harbour has introduced ‘SoFit’, a world-class fitness centre featuring not only state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, but also one of the best...
Feb 21, 2018
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Demise of Geelong Waterworld’s waterslides a step toward Northern ARC Health and Wellbeing Hub
The recent demolition of the waterslide tower at Geelong’s Waterworld Leisure Centre marks a highly visible step in the development of City of Greater Geelong’s $61.6 million...
Feb 18, 2018
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New Ipswich City Council trail network unlocks nature-based recreation
A new network of recreational trails around the scenic Kholo Gardens will cater for the boom in walking, trail running and mountain biking and establish a premier venue to...
Feb 18, 2018
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