News: Wellness
Sydney gym bans female members from using changing room dryers on their pubic hair
A Sydney gym has banned female members from using their changing room dryers on their pubic hair, displaying a poster telling women not to use communal hairdryers to dry their...
Sep 30, 2016
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Fitness
Smoking Ban introduced in ACT playgrounds
The ACT Government has banned smoking in playgrounds and play spaces in the ACT with the lighting up of a tobacco or e-cigarette prohibited within 10 metres of play equipment,...
Sep 30, 2016
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Quadrant expands wellness empire with acquisition of Fitness First Australia
Quadrant Private Equity has agreed to acquire Fitness First Australia from US-based hedge fund Oaktree Capital Management, creating the largest fitness group in Australia,...
Sep 29, 2016
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Herbalife links with Special Olympics in million dollar fitness collaboration
Global nutrition company Herbalife has announced a $1 million collaboration with Special Olympics to support the organisation’s fitness programming around the world, focusing on...
Sep 28, 2016
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New research confirms ongoing challenges in alcohol consumption and overweight children
A new study shows Australia is facing public health challenges relating to alcohol consumption and overweight children. The study Measuring the health-related Sustainable...
Sep 26, 2016
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Retail
Gender balance in sport vital to improving public health
Increasing women’s participation in sport is important for improving physical health globally, but also offers significant benefits for mental, social, political and economic...
Sep 24, 2016
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Wellness
300 swim schools to participate in Learn to Swim Week 2016
As part of Learn to Swim Week 2016, over 300 swim schools across Australia will be offering thousands of free swimming lessons for children aged under five from 24th September...
Sep 22, 2016
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Aquatics
Queensland Coast Safe Report identifies dangerous beaches and older men in drowning hazards
The age of coastal drowning victims on Queensland’s beaches has risen over the past decade, with the newly released 2016 Coast Safe Report showing that the average age of...
Sep 21, 2016
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New Zealand councils look at role of shade covers in UV protection
Councils across New Zealand may start to take a closer look at how shade can be introduced into public spaces, as research increasingly proves it to be the leading form of...
Sep 21, 2016
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Fitness Australia announces 2016 Active Communities and Active Achievers Award winners
Recognising the achievements of trainers, instructors and their group exercise programs across the nation, Fitness Australia has announced the winners of its 2016...
Sep 20, 2016
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Fitness
Drowning figures demonstrate importance of learn-to-swim programs
The nation’s peak industry body for swim schools, the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA), is urging all Australians to learn swimming and water safety skills in the wake...
Sep 20, 2016
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Aquatics
AIC Hotel Group and Les Mills partner to bring music-inspired fitness to Hard Rock Hotels
International hospitality operator the AIC Hotel Group has announced an exclusive partnership with global fitness leader, LES MILLS™ to debut a series of fitness programs at...
Sep 20, 2016
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Napier death underlines need for defibrillators
The tragic death of a man who collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest after a football game in Napier has once again underlined the need for AEDs (automated external...
Sep 19, 2016
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Queensland Crime Commission says gyms are becoming key outlets for supply of illicit drugs
Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has reported that organised crime groups are infiltrating gyms and fitness clubs to expand the distribution and supply of...
Sep 19, 2016
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Fitness
Exercise offsets some of the cancer and mortality risks associated with alcohol
The risk of dying from alcohol-related ailments is significantly reduced among drinkers who remained physically active according to a study by a University of Sydney academic....
Sep 16, 2016
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Fitness
South Hedland Aquatic Centre closes for filtration and other upgrades
Following repeated closures due to water quality issues, the South Hedland Aquatic Centre (SHAC) is to undergo a major upgrade of its water filtration technology. Dogged by...
Sep 16, 2016
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New Bupa fitness tracking app designed to increase wellbeing
As part of its purpose is to help Australians live longer, healthier and happier lives, Bupa has launched a fitness tracking social app designed to increase workforce wellbeing....
Sep 15, 2016
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Insurance
FIBO 2017 adds group fitness offensive, new topics and international partners
Mindful that a diverse range of courses, high-quality equipment and support by professional trainers are the indispensable hallmarks of good gyms, the organisers of FIBO -...
Sep 15, 2016
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Fitness
New Report shows no improvement in annual drowning figures
The new Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2016 found that 280 people drowned in Australian waters in 2015/16 - a 5% increase on the 267 drowning deaths recorded last...
Sep 15, 2016
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Report shows Australia is a healthy nation
A new snapshot of the nation’s health has found Australians are living longer than ever before while the rise of chronic disease still presents challenges in achieving equal...
Sep 13, 2016
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Government
Lake Tuggeranong, Wanniassa and Lyneham school gyms to be upgraded for community use
Three Canberra school gyms are set to be upgraded this year in order to provide more local community sporting groups with access to indoor training facilities. Wanniassa High...
Sep 13, 2016
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While its fitness industry grows, China's 1.3 billion people are still not getting enough exercise
Amid annualised growth of 11.8% between 2011 and 2016, China’s fitness industry is set to generate US$5.81 billion in revenues in 2016, according to a recently released report...
Sep 13, 2016
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Sydney’s beaches deliver $2 billion in social value
A report by Deloitte Access Economics has found Sydney’s Deepwater Ocean Outfall program introduced 25 years ago to improve beach water quality has provided $2 billion in social...
Sep 11, 2016
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Environment
Fitness Australia presents at Women’s Health and Fitness Summit
Fitness Australia representatives were on hand at the Women’s Health and Fitness Summit (WHFS) in Melbourne over the weekend, presenting on the success of women who own fitness...
Sep 11, 2016
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Fitness