News: Wellness
Physical activity can play a key role in breaking down disability barriers
Coinciding with International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), held on 3rd December each year, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is reminding the Australian...
Dec 2, 2017
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World’s largest fitness trade show to prepare executives and business owners for the future
Germany's FIBO, the world’s largest fitness trade exhibition, is to expand its education component in 2018. Being held in the city of Cologne from 13th to 15th April next year,...
Nov 30, 2017
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Xen Angelides joins HQH Fitness’ growing team
Respected fitness industry professional Xenophon ‘Xen’ Angelides has joined HQH Fitness’ Australian team to take up the role of Total Gym National Sales Manager. A stalwart of...
Nov 22, 2017
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Research shows aerobic exercise helps maintain brain health
A new Australian-led study has found that activities such as cycling and running can improve memory function and help maintain a healthy brain as people get older. In a first of...
Nov 21, 2017
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Federal Government releases new movement guidelines for children
The Australian Government has today released new movement guidelines to help parents and carers create healthy daily practices for babies and young children. With a major...
Nov 21, 2017
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Victorian Government offers more life-saving defibrillators for sports clubs
The Victorian Government has opened the fourth round of its Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs and Facilities Program, offering Victorian sports clubs another chance to apply for...
Nov 20, 2017
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International Spa Association launches industry careers campaign
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched its 'Get Your Dream Job' campaign, designed to “elevate and celebrate careers in the spa industry”. Launched in partnership...
Nov 20, 2017
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Wellness
Exercise Industry Awards finalists showcase the value of on-job training
Over half of the finalists in this year's New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards engage with on-job qualifications through Skills Active Aotearoa. Skills Active is the industry...
Nov 19, 2017
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Fitness First introduces Apple GymKit enabled cardio equipment
Fitness First Australia has announced plans to introduce breakthrough cardio equipment that pairs wirelessly and seamlessly with Apple Watch so members can track and record the...
Nov 15, 2017
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Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre backs youth mental health charity
Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre and headspace Greensborough have become charity partners for an annual Charity Netball Tournament. With headspace, the leading national...
Nov 11, 2017
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NZRA recognises industry achievement
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has this week recognised the people, places and organisations that enable recreation experiences to occur with its annual awards...
Nov 9, 2017
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Celebrities back men’s Pilates charity push
Television celebrities Steve ‘Commando’ Willis, Tom Williams, James Trethewie (of the Bachelorette) and Ironmen Kendrick Louis and Ky Hurst have this week joined in a male-only...
Nov 9, 2017
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Cumberland Council voters back ongoing operations at five pools
Voters in the Sydney local government area of Cumberland have voted to continue funding the area’s five swimming pools. With more than 80,000 votes cast during on a specific...
Nov 8, 2017
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Fitness Australia-led joint venture acquires FILEX convention
In an historic move for the fitness industry, a Fitness Australia-led joint venture has acquired Australia’s premier fitness education event - FILEX - from the Australian...
Nov 7, 2017
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Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre expands healthy food options
The café at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) has become the first state-level facility or stadium in Victoria offering wholly healthy snacks, food and drinks....
Nov 7, 2017
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Fitness Australia announces latest inductees to the Fitness Industry Roll of Honour
Fitness industry innovators Jacinta McDonell, Justin McDonell and Richard Piel have been inducted into the Fitness Industry Roll of Honour for bringing Anytime Fitness 24/7...
Nov 5, 2017
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Everyday Lifesavers recognised at Victorian Pool Safety Summit
Everyday people with the extraordinary ability to save lives have been recognised by Life Saving Victoria (LSV) at the annual Victorian Pool Safety Summit, including staff from...
Nov 5, 2017
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Waikato Regional Council promotes safe swimming through summer
Having last year re-activated a water quality monitoring programme at seven east coast and two west coast beaches, Waikato Regional Council will again be helping beach users...
Nov 5, 2017
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Environment
Former Lorna Jane staff member loses damages claim
A woman who was suing active wear retail company Lorna Jane has lost her claim for damages in a Brisbane court. Former employee Amy Louise Robinson sought more than $570,000 for...
Nov 2, 2017
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Australia’s state theatre companies condemn sexual harassment
In the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the global entertainment industry, the Confederation of Australian State Theatres (CAST) has released a joint...
Nov 2, 2017
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Plus Fitness franchisee honoured at Western Australian Volunteer of the Year Awards
Michelle Dunlop, co-owner of the Plus Fitness Woodvale franchise in northern Perth, has been honoured at the Western Australian Volunteer of the Year Awards. Named the ‘People’s...
Nov 2, 2017
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CQUniversity risk management expert warns of dangerous sports supplement promotions
CQUniversity risk management expert Dr Betul Sekendiz has shared fears that some sports supplement chains have been promoting social media fitness challenges via 'influencers'...
Nov 1, 2017
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Golf delivers economic and wellbeing benefits
A newly released report from the Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) shows that, in addition to the considerable benefits golf delivers to the Australian economy, the sport...
Nov 1, 2017
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Golf
Geelong FC announces GMHBA Stadium naming rights deal
The Geelong Cats have announced private health insurance and care company GMHBA as their new stadium naming-rights sponsor. The Cats's home ground at Kardinia Park, known as...
Nov 1, 2017
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