News: Wellness
Fairfield Leisure Centre gym introduces 24/7 opening
The gym at the Fairfield Leisure Centre has introduced 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week opening as of Monday 1st February 2016. The introduction of 24/7 access is in response...
Feb 8, 2016
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Gyms risk breaching unfair terms ban
Consumer NZ is calling on fitness clubs to get their membership contracts into shape following a review of contracts that found many contained terms unfairly weighted in the...
Feb 8, 2016
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New branding for International Quadratics
Leading commercial and domestic pool distribution network International Quadratics (IQ) and Pierce Pool Supplies have launched a new look for their services. Commencing with a...
Feb 8, 2016
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Aquatics
Acquapole presents a new challenge in aqua fitness
Newly available in the Australian and New Zealand markets, Acquapole® has been described as having the potential to change the shape of aqua fitness in Australasia. Designed,...
Feb 4, 2016
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Sport NZ rings changes to ensure Kiwis stay in sport and active recreation
Sport New Zealand recently confirmed investment of around $43 million a year for the next four years aimed at maintaining and growing numbers involved in community sport,...
Feb 4, 2016
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IHRSA releases new fitness club resources
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released two resources to help existing and potential club owners, managers, and investors understand the...
Feb 4, 2016
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Parks Week to advocate for the value of the outdoors
Public events focusing on the value of the outdoors will be held on both sides of the Tasman Sea from 5th to 13th March as New Zealand and Australian organisations get together...
Feb 2, 2016
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Fitness First research shows two out of five Australians cheat when setting lifestyle goals
Looking into Australian’s New Year resolutions, new research from Fitness First shows that 51% of Australians set goals they know they can achieve, fixing the bar low with the...
Feb 2, 2016
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NRL Clubs to deliver wellbeing messages to communities
All 16 NRL Clubs and NRL ambassadors are setting out to deliver wellbeing messages as part of the NRL’s annual Community Carnival. The visits will occur across Australia and New...
Feb 2, 2016
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Massive growth in bushwalking as ‘green exercise’ and holiday activity
The proportion of Australians who go hiking/bushwalking has skyrocketed over the last five years according to the latest findings from Roy Morgan Research. Identified as...
Feb 2, 2016
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Anti-Zika virus measures backed by IOC as outbreak declared global health emergency
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has given his backing to measures being taken to combat the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Last Friday, the IOC issued...
Feb 1, 2016
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Ex-Twitter executive plans technology to ‘reimagine the path to personal fitness’
Former Twitter Chief Executive Dick Costolo has announced that he is working on a new fitness software platform which will seek to integrate existing apps and workouts with a...
Feb 1, 2016
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Largest ever crowds attend 2016 Australian Open
Through two weeks of fine tennis, on court upsets, off court controversy and the realisation that Novak Djokovic may be the greatest men's tennis player of all time, the 2016...
Feb 1, 2016
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Childhood obesity rates to soar without urgent government intervention
Disturbing new figures released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) have revealed that the global rates of childhood obesity could rise from 41 million children affected to...
Jan 29, 2016
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Essendon fined $200,000 after pleading guilty to WorkSafe charges over supplements program
The embattled Essendon Football Club has been fined $200,000 in the Melbourne Magistrates Court for its reckless and secretive drug and supplements regime. Charged by WorkSafe...
Jan 28, 2016
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Te Ara o Whareroa cycle trail gets official opening
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Te Ara o Whareroa trail at Queen Elizabeth Park has been officially opened, ending a year of planning and construction that’s resulted in a...
Jan 26, 2016
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2016 Fitness & Health Expo to power the business of fitness
Mindful that building a healthy business in the fitness industry is made easier with knowledge, options and a competitive edge, the 2016 Australian Fitness & Health Expo is...
Jan 26, 2016
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Reports suggests that adidas will end its IAAF sponsorship over doping scandal
Newspaper reports suggest that global sportswear brand adidas has written to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to advise the embattled governing body...
Jan 25, 2016
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Australian workers’ inactivity makes physical activity plan a must
The Heart Foundation has released troubling new research which shows that around one in four (2.25 million) Australian workers do very little or no exercise. The data, compiled...
Jan 24, 2016
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Fitness First marks 10 years in the Middle East
Global fitness group Fitness First has marked 10 years of operations in the Middle East - since opening its first club at Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Mall in January 2006. Owned by the...
Jan 24, 2016
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Wearable fitness devices help 60% of West Australian users reach goals
A survey of West Australians has revealed that 41% of adults under the age of 55 own at least one fitness tracking device but that for a significant number, their wearable...
Jan 23, 2016
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Peninsula Hot Springs plans pools and accommodation expansion
Mornington Peninsula based spa and bath house destination Peninsula Hot Springs has announced plans to add 16 new pools – growing its total to 57 – plus a mud area, an ice cave,...
Jan 22, 2016
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Life Fitness acquires rival Cybex International
Brunswick Corp., the parent company of Life Fitness, has acquired rival fitness brand Cybex International Inc. from UM Holdings at a cost of US$195 million (subject to a working...
Jan 22, 2016
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flybuys and Goodlife team up to offer shoppers healthy rewards
A new partnership between rewards program flybuys and Goodlife Health Clubs will allow flybuys members to generate reward points while at the gym. From 18th January to 14th...
Jan 19, 2016
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