News: Wellness
Torrens University Australia reveals programs of study for the jobs of tomorrow
With thousands of soon-to-be school leavers considering higher education and employment after final examinations, Torrens University Australia has revealed programs of study...
Jul 29, 2017
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Tiger PAW program wins Industry Innovation Award
Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure’s Tiger PAW program has won a major award at the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards held as part of the National...
Jul 26, 2017
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Queensland children to benefit from $1.87 million Nature Play funding
More Queensland children will have opportunities to play and learn in the natural environment, with the Queensland Government announcing a new three year commitment to an...
Jul 26, 2017
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New Zealand's fitness promotion needs to move beyond slogans
Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) Chief Executive Richard Beddie fears that New Zealanders have a major problem committing to active participation. Beddie looks...
Jul 25, 2017
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Acclaimed Sport England female activity campaign to launch in Australia
A Sport England campaign that has inspired more that 2.8 million women to get active is set to launch in Australia. The widely acclaimed This Girl Can sports campaign is to be...
Jul 24, 2017
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Sprint 8 Cardio program looks to boost retention, acquisition and revenue
The Sprint 8 Cardio Protocol is an optimised intensity-based training program that allows fitness club members to build muscle and burn fat quickly and effectively. As explained...
Jul 23, 2017
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Older Australians healthier and more active but struggling with fitness
Older Australians are generally healthier and more active than their peers more than 25 years ago, but their level of fitness has decreased, new research has found. The health...
Jul 21, 2017
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Medibank offers discounts for golf and fitness club members
Health insurer Medibank is expanding its promotion of active lifestyles while enhancing member benefits with discounted memberships at Goodlife Health Clubs and its GolfLife...
Jul 19, 2017
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AFL club St Kilda affirms commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion
The St Kilda Football Club has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in launching the second annual AFL Pride Game at the Prince of Wales Hotel in St...
Jul 19, 2017
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City of Gold Coast takes Active & Healthy program on-line
Having successfully transformed the lives of a growing number of local residents, Gold Coast City Council is taking its Active & Healthy program on-line. Offering a range of...
Jul 19, 2017
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TRIBE Team Training’s flexibility boosts small group training results
The growing number of facilities investing money and space in functional training has created the challenge of how to best manage the functional training space to get a good...
Jul 18, 2017
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Rugby partnership aims to boost childrens’ activity and health in Samoa
A new Pacific sporting partnership between New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Government kicked off with a game of Quick Rip as a curtain raiser before the Test match...
Jul 15, 2017
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AFL goes for lifesaving goal to encourage new organ donors
The Australian Government has announced a new partnership with the AFL to help lift the national organ donor rates. Federal Aged Care Minister and Indigenous Health Minister Ken...
Jul 15, 2017
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International Aquatic Therapy Conference to stage first US event
Physical and occupational therapists from around the world will convene next year in the US city of Las Vegas to share the latest research supporting the therapeutic benefits of...
Jul 13, 2017
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Aquatics
Fitness legend Jack LaLanne’s legacy to be celebrated at 2017 IDEA Convention
The 35th anniversary celebration of the IDEA Health & Fitness Association at the IDEA World Convention in Las Vegas next week will see a new incarnation of the legacy of global...
Jul 13, 2017
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New SFSpin aquatic fitness program launched at Speedo Fitness Club Bondi Beach
With aquatic fitness programs growing in popularity, international swimwear brand Speedo has launched its new SFSpin (Speedo Fit Spin) program at the Speedo Fitness Club Bondi...
Jul 12, 2017
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Leading software providers announce seamless integration
Leading aquatic, fitness and wellness software providers GreeneDesk and Jonas Leisure have announced an integration partnership. Jonas Leisure’s software has been an industry...
Jul 12, 2017
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Genetics a game changer in getting New Zealanders fitter
The role of genetics, and how it relates to people’s nutrition, exercise and health is an absolute game changer when it comes to Kiwis improving their lives, according to The...
Jul 11, 2017
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UQ researchers to embark on groundbreaking study on athlete concussions
The University of Queensland is looking to recruit athletes for a 'first-of-its-kind' study on brain injury detection. The study at UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) aims to...
Jul 11, 2017
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ESSA calls for investment in physical activity in Indigenous communities
With the first full week of July each year signifying NAIDOC Week - a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements - Exercise &...
Jul 5, 2017
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Drug Free Sport New Zealand announces new Chief Executive
Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) has announced the appointment of Nick Paterson as its new Chief Executive, effective from 31st July, replacing long-standing Chief Executive...
Jul 5, 2017
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Anytime Fitness looks to open up to 500 franchises in China by 2020
Having been granted a licence to franchise across China, international fitness group Anytime Fitness is aiming to open up to 500 gyms in the country by 2020. Since opening its...
Jul 4, 2017
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Fitness Australia welcomes business member nominations for its Board of Directors
Peak body Fitness Australia is inviting leading industry stakeholders to help shape the future of fitness by joining its Board of Directors. Following a hotly contested election...
Jul 4, 2017
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Wellness
SwingTrain dance fitness trend arrives in Australia
Australian dance entrepreneur Scott Cupit has launched his SwingTrain dance fitness program in Australia -combining swing dancing with a vigorous, high-intensity, dance cardio...
Jul 2, 2017
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