News: Wellness
Lorna Jane to open Active Living Lounge at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Leading Australian activewear brand, Lorna Jane, is to open an Active Living Lounge at the T2 Domestic airport terminal in Sydney. Set to open on Saturday 14th November 2015,...
Oct 28, 2015
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Sydney FC stars hold football sessions for Mental Health Month
Sydney FC coaches have been holding free football sessions as part of a City of Sydney program to raise awareness of how physical exercise can reduce the effects of depression....
Oct 27, 2015
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Global fitness club revenues continue to rise
The global fitness club industry amassed US$84 billion (A$118 billion, NZ$125 billion) in revenue last year – a rise of 8% when compared with figures for 2013, US$78 bilion...
Oct 27, 2015
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Plus Fitness enjoys massive exposure in Queensland
Plus Fitness had a very successful few days of brand exposure in Queensland over the weekend with V8 Utes debutant Aaren Russell securing a victory in his Plus Fitness sponsored...
Oct 27, 2015
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Technogym’s TANITA partnership helps exercisers reach their goals
Leading fitness equipment supplier Technogym’s partnership with TANITA, the world leader in body composition analysis and health monitoring, is aiding facilities and individuals...
Oct 26, 2015
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SWIMTAG enables swimmers to track their activity
Recently released in Australia, SWIMTAG is a clever new piece of swimming gear that enables swimmers of all levels to track their activity in participating swimming pools. The...
Oct 25, 2015
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New Class Dive gym pass sharing platform to launch in Dubai
The fast growing pay-as-you-go and subscription gym use pass sharing sector is set to expand in the United Arab Emirates with new venture Class Dive due to launch in Dubai....
Oct 23, 2015
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Life Fitness Australia targets corporate wellness with InMovement launch
Life Fitness Australia has launched InMovement®, a new business dedicated to addressing workplace inactivity through products such as the DT2 Stand Up Desk. InMovement will...
Oct 22, 2015
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Our Sporting Future Conference opens on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is hosting the Our Sporting Future Conference 2015 (OSF15) this week, bringing together chief executives, general managers and sports administrators to examine...
Oct 21, 2015
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New Zealand plan to reduce childhood obesity
New Zealand Health Minister and Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman has this week announced a comprehensive plan to reduce childhood obesity. The plan includes 22...
Oct 20, 2015
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Sports facility industry experts to discuss future global trends at IAKS Congress
International experts from the sports facility industry will meet to discuss trends and best practices in design and operation at the 24th International IAKS Congress for the...
Oct 20, 2015
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Lorna Jane urges women to beware of photo shoot scam
Leading activewear company, Lorna Jane, is urging women to take care after discovering a man, falsely claiming to work with the company, is requesting images of young women...
Oct 20, 2015
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World Obesity Federation launches new award to promote healthy conferences
World Obesity Federation has launched its Healthy Venues Award to encourage venues all around the world to support conference organisers, delegates and their staff in making...
Oct 19, 2015
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Gym attendance high but barriers to exercise still significant
A recent mining of data by fitness software company iconnect360 revealed that 57.9% of gym members are visiting their gyms each month, and of those that visit the gym, their...
Oct 19, 2015
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Life Fitness announces Top 10 Global Finalists for 2015 Personal Trainers to Watch competition
Selected from nearly 1,000 nominations and a record-breaking 49 countries and territories, 10 elite trainers have emerged to compete for the title of world's best Personal...
Oct 18, 2015
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Melbourne gym teaches Israeli Defence Force combat skills and anti-terror techniques
Melbourne-based self-defence and fitness centre IDF Training specialises as Australia's largest trainer of Krav Maga - the hand-to-hand combat system of the Israel Defence...
Oct 17, 2015
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Northern Territory aims to boost mountain bike tourism
The Northern Territory Government plans is developing a new Master Plan, which will identify “exciting opportunities” to help grow mountain biking across the Territory. With the...
Oct 17, 2015
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15-year research project reveals the essence of happiness
The secret to happiness is a result of three simple factors – good personal relationships, financial security and a sense of purpose in life - according to newly released...
Oct 17, 2015
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Ayers Rock Resort adds to events program
Ayers Rock Resort has unveiled its line-up of major events for 2016, with two new ones new ones adding to the mix. Tjungu Festival, Uluru Camel Cup, Outback Marathon and the...
Oct 16, 2015
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Bendigo council pushes ahead with plans for new $30 million Bendigo aquatic centre
Bendigo's Mayor says the council is proceeding with plans for a new aquatic centre in the city, despite continuing opposition to the project. The City of Greater Bendigo is...
Oct 16, 2015
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Anytime Fitness and Shannan Ponton exhibit at the Fitness & Health Expo in Sydney
Leading fitness club group Anytime Fitness will be exhibiting at the Fitness & Health Expo at Sydney Olympic Park this weekend (from 16th to 18th October). As well as Anytime...
Oct 15, 2015
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Singapore conference to address mass sport and recreation participation across Asia
This December, Singapore will play host to some of the brightest minds in involved mass sport and recreation participation across Asia. Presented by the region’s leading event...
Oct 15, 2015
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Lorna Jane backs Australians moving for a healthier nation
Communities across the world joined forces on Sunday 27th September in an effort to break the cycle of obesity and move their bodies towards a healthier future as part of Active...
Oct 14, 2015
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Goodlife takes Hypoxi weight loss studio concept to North America
Leading full service fitness club chain Goodlife Health Clubs is to expand the HYPOXI weight loss studio concept operating in its Australian clubs into the US and Canadian...
Oct 12, 2015
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