News: Wellness
Leading Australian facilities partner with 2017 Let’s Move for a Better World campaign
Two of Australia's most high profile aquatic, fitness and recreation facilities - the Allianz Stadium Club in Sydney’s Moore Park and the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre -...
Mar 13, 2017
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Fitness Business Experts take on facility management at Pulse Gym, Wentworth Point
Fitness management consultancy Fitness Business Experts have expanded their activities, taking on the management of Pulse Gym, Wentworth Point – Australia's largest residential...
Mar 12, 2017
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Study suggests exercisers who post their fitness routines to Facebook have psychological problems
A recently released study suggests that exercisers who regularly post their gym activities to Facebook and people who share gym selfies on social media are more likely to have...
Mar 12, 2017
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New rugby league programme for New Zealand schools
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has today launched a new rugby league education programme at Auckland’s Birkdale North School. Introducing the...
Mar 10, 2017
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New group fitness concepts for trainers and studios to be unveiled at FIBO 2017
Leading international fitness and wellness exhibition FIBO is to present the World of Group Fitness during its upcoming event in Cologne, Germany – being held from 6th to 9th...
Mar 9, 2017
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New name, new focus for The Fitness Show 2017
The event previously known as the Fitness & Health Expo has started 2017 with a new name, a new look and a new focus for its three shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and its return to...
Mar 9, 2017
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Education bodies call for physical education needs to be at the forefront of every child’s schooling
Australia’s peak education and health, sport and physical education professional bodies have voiced collective concern about the recent new evidence showing that we are putting...
Mar 8, 2017
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Technogym partners with IBM to bring artificial intelligence into fitness
World leading wellness company Technogym has has announced a partnership with IBM that will see the Technogym Mywellness cloud platform incorporate the next generation Watson...
Mar 7, 2017
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Australian active wear sales predicted to soar
Ongoing consumer research conducted by Victoria University for the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) predicts that sales of activewear in Australia are expected to...
Mar 6, 2017
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Precor introduces new customisable branding and communication console tools
Leading fitness equipment supplier Precor has introduced Preva MyUI™, a set of branding and communication tools that enables the customisation of console screens appearing on...
Mar 6, 2017
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EYE Fitness and Synergy Fitness join in merged equipment supply venture
Leading Australian fitness equipment suppliers Synergy Fitness and EYE Fitness have announced that their businesses will merge as of 1st April this year. The merger will see...
Mar 5, 2017
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Belgravia Group acquires Community Sports Camps
The Belgravia Group’s Belgravia Sport Division has recently acquired Melbourne-based Community Sports Camps. Operating in a similar market to Belgravia Sports’ Australian Sports...
Mar 5, 2017
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2017 Swimathon kicks off at YMCAs across Australia
Thousands of Australians are preparing to splash out for a great cause as the 2017 YMCA Swimathon officially gets underway in 68 centres around the country today. The YMCA...
Mar 4, 2017
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Visits to Sunshine Coast Council’s aquatic centres improve wellbeing
Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay has emphasised how visits to the Council’s aquatic centres can improve wellbeing. In a recent statement,...
Mar 2, 2017
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Canadian researchers find significant levels of urine in public pools
A team of researchers at Canada’s University of Alberta have discovered significant urine levels in swimming pools. In research published this week, the team revealed the...
Mar 2, 2017
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Keynote speakers announced for National Sports Convention
The National Sports Convention has released the program for its 2017 event with more than 50 global, Australian and New Zealand speakers confirmed. With a strong focus on...
Feb 28, 2017
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Technogym encouraged by biggest ever Lets's Move participation numbers
Global wellness leader Technogym has revealed that numbers participating in the 2017 edition of its ‘Let’s Move for a Better World’ campaign are the largest ever. Set to run...
Feb 27, 2017
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Spa Vision launches Australian website
Global spa and wellness specialists Spa Vision have launched a new website to back their recent expansion into the Australian market. Part of an ongoing global expansion plan,...
Feb 26, 2017
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Exercise experts get flexible for rural health
Exercise New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has highlighted the challenges that farmers face in staying fit, advising that exercise programmes in rural communities are in high demand. New...
Feb 25, 2017
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NZRA sees good and bad in new swimmable rivers target
The New Zealand Recreation Association has welcomed yesterday’s announcement that the New Zealand Government will work towards ensuring 90% of New Zealand's lakes and rivers...
Feb 23, 2017
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Principal speakers announced for Australian Swim Schools Conference
The Australian Swim Schools Association have announced leading speakers for their 2017 national conference, being held in Darwin from 21st to 23rd August. The conference’s...
Feb 23, 2017
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Aqua Jetty wins Western Australian award for best health and fitness program
The Living Longer Living Stronger program at Warnbro’s Aqua Jetty aquatic and recreation facility has been recognised by the Western Australian Government for its role in...
Feb 23, 2017
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Asian fitness club merger sees creation of Evolution Wellness
Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First Asia have merged to create one of the largest fitness club networks in Asia. The new entity, Evolution Wellness, will comprise 152...
Feb 23, 2017
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Waterco filters installed at Texas waterpark
Sydney-based swimming pool and water treatment business Waterco has shared information on one of its major successes of the last 18 months, the installation of its Micron...
Feb 22, 2017
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