News: Wellness
Winners announced at 2015 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards
Vision Personal Training in the Auckland suburb of Takapuna has been named Supreme Exercise Facility of the Year at the 2015 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards. Presented on...
Nov 24, 2015
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Qantas and nib combine to link to health insurance with activity rewards
In another example of brands and insurers looking to link with wearable technologies, Qantas is combining with health insurer nib to launch a new health insurance scheme that...
Nov 23, 2015
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Passport Asia fitness pass making profits after six months
Singapore-based fitness sharing start up Passport Asia has reported the accumulation of its first S$1 million in sales during October, reaching profitability in the same month....
Nov 23, 2015
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Dual award wins for sports apparel brand OnTheGo Sports
Canberra-based sports apparel brand OnTheGo Sports has had its business success acknowledged with the receipt of two awards: in the Exporting to Asia category at the ACT...
Nov 23, 2015
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How will fitness look in 2016?
Leading fitness experts from the Australian Institute of Fitness, Cameron Byrnes and Rosemary Marchese have shared their thoughts on the American College of Sports Medicine...
Nov 22, 2015
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Construction begins at the Craigieburn Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Last Friday (20th November) saw the start of works at the $32.5 million Craigieburn Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre project, a state-of-the-art community facility that will...
Nov 22, 2015
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Australia needs a National Physical Activity Action Plan
The Heart Foundation has released the foundations for a National Physical Activity Action Plan for Australia with the recent unveiling of its ‘Move More, Sit Less’ Canberra...
Nov 21, 2015
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Awards recognise top performers in New Zealand recreation
New Zealand’s recreation industry recognised 10 inspiring individuals and organisations at the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Awards, held in Wellington on the...
Nov 20, 2015
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SpinStar studio owner shares fitness and nutrition predictions for 2016
Pam Meyerowitz, owner of Melbourne-based boutique spin and rowing studio SpinStar, has shared what she believes are the key fitness and eating trends that will develop and...
Nov 19, 2015
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South Hedland Aquatic Centre reopens after hygiene incident forces closure
The main pool at the South Hedland Aquatic Centre has reopened after facility managers YMCA and the Town of Port Hedland closed the pool earlier this week to undertake...
Nov 19, 2015
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Researchers call for Gymnastics to be included in school curriculum
Researchers at Victoria University are calling for gymnastics to become an integral part of the physical education curriculum in primary schools following a three-year study on...
Nov 19, 2015
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Fitness First seals three year sponsorship with Singapore National Olympic Council
Affirming its commitment to strengthen Singapore’s fitness and sporting community, Fitness First Singapore has announced a three-year sponsorship deal with the Singapore...
Nov 19, 2015
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Insurer MLC launches smartwatch technology to drive discounts for members reaching fitness goals
Insurer MLC is to offer new members the opportunity to save on their life insurance premiums by reaching fitness goals and living a healthier lifestyle. Using an Intel® Basis...
Nov 19, 2015
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New Plymouth gym backs family friendly environments
The Rampage Fitness City Gym is one of two New Plymouth retail businesses to sign up to Taranaki District Health Board’s ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ (BFWH) programme. The Gym...
Nov 18, 2015
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Fitness classes and creche to be cut at Bacchus Marsh Leisure Centre
Poor attendance and reportedly substandard facilities at the Bacchus Marsh Leisure Centre will see Moorabool Shire Council end creche services and scale back group fitness...
Nov 17, 2015
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New Zealand sport stars rally to fight obesity
New Zealand Health Minister and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has launched a new high profile public awareness campaign to encourage people to make healthy...
Nov 17, 2015
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Innovative mouthguard design aids detection of concussion
While the southern hemisphere’s rugby seasons are over for 2015, Massey University industrial design student Spencer Buchanan believes he has created a device that makes it...
Nov 17, 2015
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Health Mates Fitness Centre aims to deliver consistently good service
Health Mates Fitness Centre is committed to beating the expectations of every member in their broad clientele base, based on a core aim of ‘keeping customers happy’. Located...
Nov 17, 2015
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Men’s active compression wear PocJox set to revolutionise workouts
A new range of sports underwear, PocJox, has been uniquely designed with fitted sweat resistant pockets to hold wearer’s mobile phones, credit cards and keys. The new generation...
Nov 15, 2015
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2015 Fitness & Health Expo a national success
Wrapping up the final event for 2015 in Brisbane, the Fitness & Health Expo has earned its prime position as the ultimate event for fitness and health for yet another year....
Nov 15, 2015
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Risky outdoor play positively impacts children’s health
New research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Child & Family Research Institute at the British Columbia Children’s Hospital shows that risky outdoor play is...
Nov 14, 2015
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Participation and risk taking among key themes at New Zealand’s top recreation conference
Hundreds of recreation professionals will be in Wellington next week to explore ways to boost recreation participation through innovative programmes, community engagement, and...
Nov 13, 2015
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Parks Victoria set to welcome new Chief Executive
Parks Victoria is set to welcome its new Chief Executive, Bradley Fauteux, as of Monday 16th November while four new members have this week been appointed to the Parks Victoria...
Nov 13, 2015
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New Rotorua Green Corridor provides cycleway through inner city
Rotorua Lakes Council has officially opened a new 'Green Corridor', providing a pathway for cyclists and others on wheels, through the city. The project is part of the Rotorua...
Nov 11, 2015
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