News: Wellness
Bendigo Council votes to name new indoor pool the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
The Greater Bendigo City Council has voted to provisionally name its new $31 million indoor aquatic and recreation centre currently under construction in Kangaroo Flat the Gurri...
Aug 20, 2017
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Scenic World philanthropic program to benefit Blue Mountains community
The Blue Mountains community is set to benefit from small grants to support local projects that contribute to the vitality of the region, thanks to a new partnership between...
Aug 19, 2017
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Attractions
New Chief Executive named for Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority
Former Australian Federal Police officer and Canberra Raiders General Manager David Sharpe has been appointed as the New Chief Executive named for Australian Sports Anti-Doping...
Aug 17, 2017
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NSW council fined after pool faecal incident leads to chlorine flushing into creek
A child's bowel movement in a swimming pool that led to a pump failure and sent chlorine into a nearby creek has cost Lake Macquarie Council $15,000. The Council was this week...
Aug 17, 2017
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New Victorian projects to enhance wellness through sport
The first ever AFL program for blind and vision impaired Victorians is one of six new sports programs that have been greenlighted as part of health promotion foundation...
Aug 16, 2017
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Step into Life offers new business opportunities for personal trainers
With personal trainers facing growing obstacles in today’s competitive marketplace, Step into Life is highlighting how it can help emerging professionals get a foothold in the...
Aug 16, 2017
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New Christchurch Metro Sports facility to feature aquatic sensory room
Considering a range of potential features for Christchurch’s new Metro Sports facility, its design and operations team recently constructed a mock-up of the new aquatic sensory...
Aug 15, 2017
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Mini gyms launched on streets of Beijing
A series of ‘mini-gym’ units have been installed on the streets of Beijing offering convenient mini workout experiences in air conditioned comfort. Developed by Beijing-based...
Aug 14, 2017
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Gym Click Media offers expertise to promote businesses by video
In a crowded promotional environment, the specialist team at Gym Click Media believe that high quality promotional videos are the key to future product and service success. Gym...
Aug 14, 2017
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Collective Wellness Group eyes 1,000 locations as part of Australia-wide expansion
Collective Wellness Group (CWG), operators of the Anytime Fitness, Massage Envy and Orangetheory Fitness franchises in Australia, have revealed an expectation that they will...
Aug 11, 2017
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Fitness
ESSA expresses concern over reliance on online exercise advice
With the large amount of information surrounding physical activity available online, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is becoming increasingly concerned about the...
Aug 11, 2017
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Crystal Pools marks 60 years of swimming pool innovation
Leading commercial and domestic swimming pool pioneer Crystal Pools is celebrating its diamond anniversary in 2017. Australia’s longest operating pool company, since 1957...
Aug 9, 2017
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Australian social fitness App partners up with ZUU
KRUNK, an Australian developed App designed to get people active and to connect like-minded fitness enthusiasts via geographic location and interest, has just launched a ground...
Aug 7, 2017
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Club Lime opens 17th facility in West Belconnen
Club Lime, the largest health and fitness provider in the ACT, has opened its latest club - Club Lime Kippax, located in the heart of West Belconnen. Club Lime Kippax is the...
Aug 6, 2017
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AquaPhysical arrives in New Zealand using water to transform fitness
With growing global interest in aquatic fitness, water workout specialists AquaPhysical’s ground breaking invention, the AquaBase, is now available in New Zealand, being...
Aug 6, 2017
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Researchers say innovation needed to address inactivity epidemic
Despite growing awareness about the importance of exercise and a range of national and local activity promotion campaigns, almost 60% of Australian adults are still not doing...
Aug 6, 2017
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Belgravia Leisure’s Hepburn Wellness Group wins four World Luxury Spa Awards
Hepburn Wellness Group, Belgravia Leisure’s specialist spa and wellness management division, has won four World Luxury Spa Awards, announced in Vietnam last month. In the...
Aug 5, 2017
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More than 40,000 women prepare to be part of Women’s Health Week
Being staged from 4th to 8th September, Women’s Health Week 2017 is setting out to support women in making healthy lifestyle choices. Organised by Jean Hailes for Women’s...
Aug 5, 2017
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Tony de Leede appointed to Global Wellness Summit Advisory Board
Australian fitness icon Tony de Leede, owner and founder of Gwinganna and the Fit n Fast gym chain, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Global Wellness Summit. De...
Aug 3, 2017
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Study shows gamification increases participant exercise levels by 40%
A new study from exercise tracking systems innovator MYZONE shows the positive outcomes that result from the 'gamification' of exercise. Based on a 21-day period involving more...
Aug 2, 2017
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Pilates Studio transforms business with nutrition and diet
The enCore Fitness centre in the Sydney suburb of St Ives has used the Ultra Lite Ketogenic diet program to enhance its member offering and boost its business. The Pilates...
Aug 1, 2017
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Belgravia Leisure announces Australasian Facility of the Year Award
Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Lawnton Aquatic Centre has been crowned Australasian Facility of the Year at the 2017 Belgravia Leisure conference. More than 150 Belgravia...
Aug 1, 2017
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Media group launches Fitfluencer Network
Pacific Magazines’ fitness titles Women’s Health and Men’s Health are aiming to tap into the increasing influence of social media identities with the launch of the Fitfluencer...
Jul 30, 2017
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New Zealand to drug test high school rugby teams
In a move to address concerns about doping infiltrating rugby union at a junior level, Drug Free Sport New Zealand has announced that it will roll out drug testing of leading...
Jul 29, 2017
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