News: Wellness
The Fitness Generation to distribute HOIST Fitness equipment in Australia
The Fitness Generation has announced that it has been appointed the exclusive distributor of HOIST® Fitness equipment in Australia. Announcing the new distributorship, Billy...
Sep 27, 2015
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New Auckland centre for Yoga studies
A group of highly experienced yoga teachers have joined together to create the Centre for Contemporary Yoga Studies in the Auckland suburb of Remuera. With over 80 years of yoga...
Sep 27, 2015
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Study recognises and quantifies the value of Victoria's parks
A new report released by Parks Victoria, shows that the ‘Garden State’s public and national parks are central to ensuring Victoria conserves its natural assets, specifically in...
Sep 25, 2015
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cityfitness recognised for delivering New Zealand’s most satisfied gym customers
Canstar Blue has announced that the cityfitness chain of fitness clubs has received its award for 'Most Satisfied Customers – Gyms, 2015', having also received a 5 star rating...
Sep 25, 2015
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Arrested Adelaide gym manager has unfair dismissal case dismissed
An employee of an Anytime Fitness gym in Adelaide who lost their job after being arrested for allegedly possessing steroids and selling prescription drugs has had his unfair...
Sep 24, 2015
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State of Origin star Adam Mogg opens Sunshine Coast gym
Former Canberra Raiders and Queensland State of Origin star Adam Mogg and wife Joey have opened Ezyfit, a new independent 24/7 fitness club at Birtinya on the Sunshine Coast....
Sep 22, 2015
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Fastlane Fitness expands with new pool complex in Hamilton city centre
An all new swimming pool has opened at Fastlane Fitness in Hamilton's city centre. The new multi-million addition to the club, formerly known as Club Cardio, has been designed...
Sep 22, 2015
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City of Sydney to install new fitness stations across its park network
A range of new fitness equipment will be installed across City of Sydney parks in a bid to encourage more exercise in the city and tackle health problems caused by sedentary...
Sep 22, 2015
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Fun Fit Kidz opens as Sydney's first fitness facility for children
The recently opened Fun Fit Kidz in the Western Sydney suburb of Bankstown is the city's first child focused and based gym first fitness facility, with machines and programs all...
Sep 21, 2015
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Sir Richard Branson acknowledges key people behind the expansion of Virgin Active
Following his recent visit to Australia, Virgin Group Chairman Sir Richard Branson has highlighted the success of key people in the Virgin Active Health Club team, and how they...
Sep 20, 2015
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ClassPass set to launch in Australia
US-based gym use pass phenomena ClassPass is to expand into the Australian market. Created in New York in 2013, ClassPass operates in more than 30 cities in the USA and Canada...
Sep 18, 2015
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Thanyapura Phuket President honoured as 'hero of philanthropy'
Thanyapura Phuket President and Chief Executive, Philipp Graf von Hardenberg, has been named as one of Forbes Asia's 40 Heroes of Philanthropy for giving underprivileged...
Sep 18, 2015
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Wellness a new focus at the Darwin Waterfront
Darwin-based Top End Nutrition has launched an outdoor community exercise and nutrition initiative dedicated to improving the health of local residents. Operating on the Darwin...
Sep 18, 2015
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Global study reveals key fitness industry trends
A newly released study from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and ClubIntel explores the offerings of...
Sep 16, 2015
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Life Fitness innovation combines outdoor exercise with small group training
Leading fitness equipment supplier Life Fitness has expanded its offering for both group fitness providers and park management bodies with the launch of SYNRGY BlueSky. An...
Sep 16, 2015
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AMA renews call for boxing ban after boxer death
The death of Sydney boxer Davey Browne Junior has prompted fresh calls from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) for a ban on boxing. The family of the boxer made the...
Sep 15, 2015
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New Guide highlights the best and worst health and wellbeing apps
Victorian Minister for Health Jill Hennessy has warned consumers to be wary when downloading health and wellbeing apps, with a new Australian-first ratings system revealing many...
Sep 15, 2015
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Les Mills to release redesigned SMARTBAND
The redesigned Les Mills SMARTBAND™ is set to be the newest addition to the Les Mills SMART TECH™ line of innovative and ergonomic fitness equipment. For exercisers wanting to...
Sep 14, 2015
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Gold’s Gym India master franchisee receives 'Visionary of the Year' award
With Gold’s Gym International having recently marked 50 years in the fitness industry, its Indian master franchisee has contributed to the group’s success having successfully...
Sep 14, 2015
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World Rugby announces record anti-doping investment
World Rugby has announced details of an additional 27% increase in anti-doping education, testing and research funding over the next four years. Year on year, World Rugby has...
Sep 14, 2015
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Virgin Active ramps up growth plans in Australia and East Asia
Leading international fitness club brand Virgin Active as has announced plans to open up to 14 new clubs to Australia and to further grow its club footprint in Thailand,...
Sep 14, 2015
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Workout Tracking application reaches one million workout milestone
Popular workout tracking application FitDesk has reached one million workouts in Australia. Used by used fitness clubs and aquatic and recreation centres across Australia as a...
Sep 14, 2015
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Go Health Clubs open new 'super gym' in Brisbane
Brisbane-based fitness club group Go Health Clubs has opened Queensland’s largest 24/7 gym in Springwood, introducing two fitness brands - Arena Fitness MMA and Yogabox - to...
Sep 13, 2015
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Western Sydney Wanderers to be key part of expanded Blacktown Football Park
A-League club the Western Sydney Wanderers has announced a partnership with Blacktown City Council that will see the club make the Blacktown International Sportspark its...
Sep 12, 2015
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