News: Wellness
Jetts Fitness’ culture gets further recognition at Women’s Agenda Awards
Jetts Fitness has continued its winning streak at industry award ceremonies securing their latest accolade, Employee Initiative of the Year, at the 2024 Women’s Agenda Award....
Nov 7, 2024
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Human generated waste revealed as composition of black balls found on Sydney's eastern beaches
First reports emerged in mid October 2024 of numerous black spheres appearing on the sand at Coogee beach in Sydney’s east with preliminary testing by Randwick Council...
Nov 6, 2024
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Global Wellness economy anticipated to reach US$9 trillion by 2028
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), this week convening at the 18th annual Global Wellness Summit in St Andrews, Scotland, has revealed new research on a wellness market with...
Nov 5, 2024
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KX Pilates announces expansion into Japan
KX Pilates, Australia's largest Reformer Pilates brand, has announced its expansion into Japan. Under a master franchise agreement with Atsuyuki Tsuchiya, former President of...
Nov 4, 2024
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Aventuur and Ocean Heroes announce partnership for Perth’s first Surf Park
Aventuur, a leading global creator of surf and wellbeing destinations and Ocean Heroes, a leading charitable and surf therapy organisation, have announced an exciting...
Nov 4, 2024
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World Obesity Federation calls for global action on obesity
Highlighting that nearly 1 billion adults and 159 million children and adolescents live with obesity worldwide, the World Obesity Federation has shared its concern that, without...
Nov 4, 2024
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Government
Dubai looks to promote wellness tourism
Aiming to broaden its offerings to international visitors, the Dubai Department of Culture and Tourism is promoting the Emirate’s wellness tourism offerings, looking to redefine...
Nov 2, 2024
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Ezypay Philippines event to attract APAC fitness industry leaders
With payments leader Ezypay having been growing its business in the Asia-Pacific region for more than a decade, the brand will be staging a night of networking and collaboration...
Oct 31, 2024
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AusPlay survey shows gyms and pickleball as popular activity choices for Australians
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) latest national AusPlay survey has revealed that Australians adopt a flexible approach to their sport and fitness activities, with...
Oct 30, 2024
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Wellness-inspired Fusion brand opens fourth GLOW hotel in Bangkok
The wellness-inspired Fusion Hotel Group has this month opened GLOW Bangkok Riverside, a stylish new hotel overlooking the Thai capital’s Chaophraya River from its vantage point...
Oct 30, 2024
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Global Wellness Institute report reveals boom in Saudi Arabia wellness economy
Global Wellness Institute report reveals boom in Saudi Arabia wellness economy Non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has released new data on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s...
Oct 30, 2024
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Wellness
AUSactive award winner Mish Wright calls out misogyny in Fitness Industry Education
2024 AUSactive Educator of the Year and advocate for women's health in fitness, Mish Wright, is using her platform to spotlight a pressing issue that has long been overlooked -...
Oct 29, 2024
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WNBL initiative takes a stand against violence towards women
The WNBL, Clubs, Australian Basketball Players Association (ABPA) and players have united to deliver a season long initiative aimed at taking a stand against violence toward...
Oct 29, 2024
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Jetts Thailand reaches half century of clubs with landmark Bangkok gym opening
Jetts Thailand, the country’s leading health club brand, has unveiled its 50th club in the new mega development One Bangkok. Spanning over 190,000 square metres, One Bangkok is...
Oct 29, 2024
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Countdown to reinvented Piscine Global - the world's largest swimming pool exhibition
Recognised as the international benchmark for new releases and innovations in the swimming pool and aquatic wellness industry, Piscine Global is reinventing itself for 2024,...
Oct 29, 2024
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Environment
Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre reopens with impressive fitness memberships and learn to swim registrations
Southern Gold Coast’s largest community facility - the Palm Beach Aquatic and Community Centre - has officially reopened today following an $87.5 million refurbishment. Gold...
Oct 27, 2024
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Women encouraged to get active together during VicHealth’s 2024 This Girl Can Week
With VicHealth’s This Girl Can Week returning in 2024 from 10th to 17th November, women across the state are being encouraged to come together and get active at one of the many...
Oct 27, 2024
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Plant Forged Physique delivers one-stop destination for sustainable fitness products
Until recently, there were limited and subpar quality products to meet the needs of the ethically conscious athlete and eco-friendly fitness and wellness enthusiast. Plant...
Oct 27, 2024
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Healthy Ageing Summit 2025 to explore future of active, healthy living
The Healthy Ageing Institute has announced the Healthy Ageing Summit 2025 - with the theme ‘The Way to the Future’ - will be held from 30th to 31st May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel...
Oct 24, 2024
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Sport NZ campaign spotlights importance of play
Play Week Aotearoa 2024 runs from 26th October to 1st November with a Sport NZ Campaign introducing the ‘Play Lab’ where children will show the importance of play and how it...
Oct 24, 2024
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Parkrun establishes new event in Sydney’s north
Parkrun Australia, which stages popular organised running events at more than 500 locations throughout Australia, has established its latest weekly event at a new course in...
Oct 24, 2024
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Record attendance reported for this year’s AusFitness Expo and Industry Trade Show and Summit
A record attendance has been reported for this year’s AusFitness Expo and Industry Trade Show and Summit, held at ICC Sydney from 11th to 13th October. Shaun Krenz, co-founder...
Oct 23, 2024
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AUSactive unveils emerging fitness and wellness trends for 2025
AUSactive has revealed the emerging trends within Australia's fitness and wellness industry for 2025 after a comprehensive analysis of industry-led data shed light on the...
Oct 22, 2024
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Fitness
Royal Life Saving encourages aquatic facility managers to adopt key health and safety guidelines and regulations
October is National Safe Work Month - a time employers and workers across Australia commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. Royal Life Saving Society – Australia is...
Oct 22, 2024
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