News: Wellness
Investigation shows elevated bacteria levels in Sydney swimming pools
An investigation by Sydney newspaper The Daily Telegraph has revealed that swimming pool water at five of the city’s most popular aquatic centres contained elevated levels of...
Feb 17, 2018
Recreation /
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Aquatics
Auckland takes a lead in Active Citizens Worldwide initiative
Aktive (Auckland Sport & Recreation) has joined London and Singapore as founding cities in the Active Citizens Worldwide (ACW) initiative. A ground-breaking new global...
Feb 17, 2018
Recreation /
Wellness
New Milon Health Club opens on the Gold Coast
A new gym offering some of the most technologically advanced electronic fitness training equipment in the world has opened at Palm Lake Resort on the Gold Coast. A centrepiece...
Feb 15, 2018
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Technology /
Fitness
BIG4 reveals Giaan Rooney and Shane Jacobson as brand ambassadors
BIG4 Holiday Parks has revealed Olympic champion swimmer Giaan Rooney and entertainer Shane Jacobson as its new brand ambassadors. The role will see the pair, who have been...
Feb 15, 2018
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Play
New VicHealth program aims to get inactive teenagers away from their screens
A staggering 92% of Australian teenagers are struggling to meet the Australian Physical Activity guidelines of 60 minutes of physical activity every day according to a new...
Feb 13, 2018
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Fitness
Tony de Leede to co-chair 2018 Global Wellness Summit
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has named fitness and wellness entrepreneur Tony de Leede, along with US-based wellness consultant Mia Kyricos as co-chairs of this year’s...
Feb 13, 2018
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Wellness /
Fitness
Sunbed operators not up to standard
A Consumer NZ mystery shop of sunbed operators has again highlighted poor practices in the industry. With solarium operators in New Zealand supposedly working to a voluntary...
Feb 10, 2018
Wellness
New funding for South Australian sport clubs to tackle drugs menace
The South Australian Government is to invest $300,000 over the next 18 months to support more than 15,000 members of South Australian sporting clubs through a program that helps...
Feb 9, 2018
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Government
Belgravia Group commits to boosting physical activity among Australian children
Belgravia Group Chairman and Chief Executive Geoff Lord has today announced his commitment to boosting physical activity among one million children across Australia per year,...
Feb 8, 2018
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Wellness
Gladstone software helps Virgin Active customise the fitness experience
When members check in to any of Australia’s Virgin Active Health Clubs the technology that enables their access (including the card reader, check in system and membership...
Feb 7, 2018
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Fitness
Innovative playspace refurbishment more than doubles visits at Melbourne's Brimbank Park
A newly published study on an innovative playscape in a local Melbourne park shows that installation resulted in more than double the number of park visitors engaging in...
Feb 7, 2018
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Parks
Hydrorider Aquabike offers optimal aquatic exercise options
With in-pool aquatic fitness having been one of the most exciting industry trends of 2017, Aquabuzz, Australian agents for the Hydrorider Aquabike*, are seeing a growing number...
Feb 6, 2018
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Fitness
Anytime Fitness links with Diabetes New Zealand to deliver better health
Leading 24/7 fitness group and top global gym franchise, Anytime Fitness, has teamed up as a Champion Sponsor with Diabetes New Zealand to help stem what is now New Zealand’s...
Feb 5, 2018
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Wellness /
Fitness
Enhanced business emphasis at 2018 Sydney Fitness Show
Following the success of 2017 event, the 2018 Sydney Fitness Show is set to again deliver a customised offering that will see the show split into three distinct zones -...
Feb 5, 2018
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Fitness
Research finds that children are more creative in natural environments
New research from Curtin University has found that exposure to nature helps school children with creative tasks. The recently published research was based on testing primary...
Feb 4, 2018
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Parks
PCYC NSW launches internet safety help for parents and children
A campaign will be launched next week in more than 60 NSW communities to combat unsafe internet usage by and against young people. PCYC NSW, in partnership with the NSW Police...
Feb 1, 2018
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Wellness
Faecal incidents cause pool closures and patron frustration at Craigieburn’s Splash Aqua Park
Hume City Council has begun supplying free baby nappies to parents of infants at the Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre in Craigieburn after the pool was closed six times in...
Jan 31, 2018
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Retail
Researchers explore wellness benefits of residential retreats
Retreat experiences can provide health benefits for people suffering conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, HIV/AIDS, heart conditions and mental health issues,...
Jan 30, 2018
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Wellness
Sydney ‘smart gym’ marks Australia’s first Fitvisor installation
Australia’s first installation of Ronfic Fitvisor fitness technology has been completed at the soon-to-be-opened Strive Fitness in the Sydney suburb of Marsden Park. Strive...
Jan 30, 2018
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Fitness
YMCA NSW urges parents to make the most of the NSW Government’s Active Kids Rebate
YMCA NSW is emphasising that parents should make the most of the NSW Government’s $207 million initiative to get more children involved in sport and physical activity. The...
Jan 30, 2018
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Fitness
80% of Mackay adults are overweight or obese
A Cancer Council study of has revealed that the city of Mackay is home to Queensland's heaviest adults with over 80% classed as being overweight or obese A newly released Cancer...
Jan 29, 2018
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Government /
Fitness
State Swim Director explains success of Adelaide-based aquatic fitness programs
Ready to further expand Adelaide-based State Swim’s aquatic fitness programs in 2018, Director Julie Stevens has seen increasing numbers of men and women “taking to the water”...
Jan 28, 2018
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Aquatics /
Fitness
Wanderlust Taupō yoga festival cancelled after organiser’s liquidation
The US-based owner of the Wanderlust yoga event brand has cancelled its planned Taupō festival after its Australasian organiser went into liquidation earlier this month. Sean...
Jan 28, 2018
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Wellness
Top personal trainer sends open letter to New Zealand's Prime Minister on improving fitness levels
The New Zealand 2017 personal trainer of the year winner has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, pleading for more Government input to help Kiwi school...
Jan 28, 2018
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Fitness