News: Wellness
World Rugby orders new focus on dangerous head contact
In a further effort to eliminate dangerous or reckless contact with players' heads, World Rugby has issued a reminder to elite referees instructing them to be especially...
Nov 13, 2016
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Wellness
Tennis in the front line to combat obesity
Tennis Australia is fighting the battle against obesity with a commitment to get more Australians of all ages playing tennis. Renowned as one of the fittest players on the...
Nov 12, 2016
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Wellness
YMCA New Zealand appoints new Chief Executive
YMCA New Zealand has announced the appointment of David Moger as its new National Chief Executive. Having spent the last three years in the role of Chief Executive of the RNZRSA...
Nov 10, 2016
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Australian Sports Commission says sport and education key to tackling obesity
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed the Australian Medical Association’s (AMA) call for a ‘whole of society’ response to tackling obesity and said it believed...
Nov 10, 2016
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Belgravia Leisure installs defibrillation units at all of its facilities
In a move to further advance patron safety, leading aquatic, recreation and sport facilities contract manager Belgravia Leisure has completed the fitting of automated external...
Nov 10, 2016
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Golf
Fernwood Fitness reaches halfway point in Breast Cancer fundraising
Australia’s largest full-service women-only gym, Fernwood Fitness, has announced that it has already raised $50,000 for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) in 10 days and is...
Nov 9, 2016
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Precor Australia Business Manager to take on new international fitness role
Following five years of success in the Australasian commercial fitness market, Precor has announced that Peter Dugmore, Business Manager for Precor Australia and New Zealand,...
Nov 8, 2016
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Australian Institute of Fitness experts assess top fitness trends for 2017
Following the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) release of its annual fitness trend forecast, industry experts from the Australian Institute of Fitness - Michelle...
Nov 7, 2016
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VicHealth ratings guide shows most effective activity wellness apps
Physical activity apps that reward users for exercising and mindfulness apps that support those struggling with anxiety and depression are among the top rated apps in the latest...
Nov 6, 2016
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Fitness Australia calls on Australians to lift the bar on strength training
Following the results of two recent studies into the advantages of weight training, Fitness Australia is calling on Australians to do more of it. Fitness Australia Chief...
Nov 2, 2016
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China appoints new Director for General Administration of Sports
The General Administration of Sports of China (GASC) has announced the appointment of Gou Zhongwen as its Director. Gou, takes up the position, equivalent to China’s Sports...
Nov 2, 2016
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Exercise Right showcases strong women in latest celebrity exercise campaign
High profile athletes, celebrity chefs, musicians, senior business executives, health experts, and creative writers are backing Exercise and Sports Science Australia’s annual...
Oct 30, 2016
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Moroccan-style Hammam gets official opening at Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
An authentic Moroccan-style Hammam, the newest wellness offering at the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, has been officially opened. Held today (Friday 28th October) the launch event,...
Oct 28, 2016
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Technogym looks to expand with innovative solutions for Australian fitness
Leading global wellness brand Technogym has highlighted its plans for growth in Australia’s expanding fitness market. Launching Technogym’s new Australian showroom in the Sydney...
Oct 26, 2016
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Registrations open for Stadium Stomp Eden Park
Following the outstanding success of last year’s inaugural event, Stadium Stomp returns to the iconic Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday 26th February 2017. New Zealand’s biggest...
Oct 26, 2016
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Research project to investigate how green spaces impact health
Questions surrounding the benefits and value of living near parks and green spaces are to be examined in a $3.2 million research project developed through the Horticulture...
Oct 26, 2016
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Parks
Active Interest Media acquires IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM) has announced its acquisition of leading international fitness professionals body IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA). Founded in 1982 by...
Oct 25, 2016
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Aligned Leisure and Richmond FC offer PHD Scholarship into improving health outcomes
Swinburne University of Technology, in partnership with Richmond FC, Aligned Leisure, Cardinia Shire Council and the City of Casey is to undertake a unique combined research...
Oct 25, 2016
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NZREPs highlights the real cost of physical inactivity
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (NZREPs) has highlighted how the cost of exercise and fitness club memberships should not be viewed as being a ‘non essential’...
Oct 25, 2016
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Work underway to complete Darebin-Yarra Trail
Works to build the final link in the Darebin-Yarra Creek Trail have commenced with the completed network set to connect 600 kilometres of cycling and pedestrian paths across...
Oct 22, 2016
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Parks
Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort wins two International Awards
Thailand’s Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort has recently won two international awards for its involvement in the development of sports in Asia and its leading sports resort...
Oct 22, 2016
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Hypoxi to offer weight loss studio franchise opportunities in the USA
International weight management studio brand Hypoxi has announced that it is to offer franchise opportunities across the USA. The move follows the successful operation of two...
Oct 21, 2016
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Redeveloped Burnie Aquatic Centre reopens
After an extended construction period, the Burnie Aquatic Centre has been officially opened. The newly-designed centre features an indoor eight-lane 25-metre learn-to-swim and...
Oct 20, 2016
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Aquatics
Gwinganna retreat wins three new international awards
The Gwinganna lifestyle and wellness retreat on the Gold Coast hinterland has secured three international awards over recent weeks. The retreat, owned by former Fitness First...
Oct 20, 2016
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