News: Wellness
Recreation SA urges swimmers to practice good personal hygiene amid record Cryptosporidium levels
With reports of Cryptosporidium at record levels this summer, Recreation SA has urged South Australian to practice good personal hygiene if they are unwell with gastroenteritis....
Jan 18, 2016
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Aquatics
Study shows exposure to the arts promotes mental health
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found that engagement in the arts for enjoyment, entertainment or as a hobby, for two or more hours a week, is associated...
Jan 17, 2016
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Vision Personal Training Takapuna looks to make the most best exercise facility award
Takapuna based Vision Personal Training studio is starting 2016 in great shape having triumphed at the annual New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards late last year, taking out the...
Jan 17, 2016
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World Anti-Doping Agency says IAAF corruption is ‘embedded’
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) panel tasked with investigating allegations of widespread doping in athletics has claimed that senior executives on the council of the...
Jan 15, 2016
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Les Mills introduces a new solution to fill cycle studios
Group fitness specialist Les Mills is aiming to help conventional fitness clubs harness the power of indoor cycling by offering a new and innovative complete cycle solution....
Jan 15, 2016
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Blackmores and Australian Open partner to deliver ‘Wellbeing Oasis’
Leading vitamin and supplement company Blackmores has commenced a four year partnership with Tennis Australia that will see a pop-up ‘Wellbeing Oasis’ open to fans at the...
Jan 15, 2016
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The devastating impact of soft drinks on public health
The way in which soft drinks, containing inexpensive ingredients, became the basis of multi-billion dollar industries and international brand icons, while also having a...
Jan 13, 2016
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Fitness First Australia offers weeklong free trial membership
Fitness First Australia is undertaking another of its Fitness Week promotions offering potential members a weeklong free trial between 11th and 17th January. Looking to expand...
Jan 13, 2016
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AFL Players' Association head says Essendon players victims, not perpetrators
The AFL Players’ Association has expressed that it is "bitterly disappointed" by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to ban 34 past and present Essendon FC...
Jan 13, 2016
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New range of outdoor fitness equipment for seniors
Outdoor gym pioneer a_space has expanded its Fit for Parks outdoor gym equipment range, incorporating items specifically addressed to the needs of seniors. These new items...
Jan 13, 2016
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Parks
The Fitness Generation launches new Personal Power Plate
The Fitness Generation has announced the Australian release of the new Personal Power Plate®, the first ever compact and portable model of the world’s leading whole body...
Jan 12, 2016
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Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds AFL player bans
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of the AFL anti-doping tribunal's Essendon FC verdict, with 34 past and...
Jan 11, 2016
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IAAF Ethics Commission delivers life bans to three top officials
The son of the former president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the head of the All-Russia Athletic Federation and the team’s senior coach have...
Jan 8, 2016
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FitBit sued over claims of misleading heart rate tracking
Fitbit, the world’s biggest seller of wearable fitness products, is being sued in the USA over claims that its tracking technology does not accurately monitor heart rates and,...
Jan 8, 2016
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53rd Halberg Awards Finalists Announced
The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has announced 24 finalists for six categories at the 53rd Halberg Awards – New Zealand’s pre-eminent event to honour and celebrate...
Jan 8, 2016
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Nautilus acquires Octane Fitness from North Castle Partners
Leading global fitness equipment supplier Nautilus, Inc. has closed on a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Octane Fitness, LLC, acquiring 100% of the capital stock of OF...
Jan 7, 2016
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Maori design for foot pools redevelopment
A concept has been chosen for a new architecturally designed shelter over one of Kuirau Park’s two thermal foot pools. The new project, called Te Waimirimiri o Te Kuirau,...
Jan 6, 2016
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Virgin Active delivers Precision Nutrition
Mindful that January is a time of year when people resolve to lose weight, Virgin Active Health Clubs have teamed leading nutrition specialists Precision Nutrition to certify...
Jan 6, 2016
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McDonald’s Australia shamed for marketing techniques that target children
McDonald’s Australia have maintained a 10 year ‘winning’ streak with the award of three ‘Shame’ awards in the recent Parents’ Voice Fame and Shame Awards. They crowned their...
Jan 5, 2016
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Wellness
Technogym reveals new group cycle program
Technogym has launched its Group Cycle Connect group fitness program for fitness clubs and facilities. Group Cycle connect is designed to provide an interactive indoor cycling...
Jan 4, 2016
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Fitness
Expanded National Sports Convention to explore solutions and infrastructure needed for participation
The 2016 National Sports Convention (NSC) will be a dedicated sport and recreation management conference and exhibition focusing on how to encourage more people to play,...
Jan 4, 2016
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NSW Premier Baird threatens to shut down festivals over drug use
NSW Premier Mike Baird has threatened to shut down music festivals which don’t improve their safety standards after an “unexpected level” of drug-related festival deaths. The...
Jan 4, 2016
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Gwinganna resort unveils new Meditation Suites
The award winning Gwinganna Lifestyle Resort on the Gold Coast hinterland has debuted three new Meditation Suites, designed specifically to encourage mindfulness, meditation and...
Jan 3, 2016
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WA Health issues drug and alcohol warning to summer festival fans
Festival goers in Western Australia have been warned to stay safe from the combined effects of drugs, alcohol and heat through the summer event season. West Australian Health...
Jan 2, 2016
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