News: Wellness
YMCAs of Geelong, Whittlesea and Victoria combine to deliver community programs in new schools
The YMCAs of Geelong, Whittlesea and Victoria have been confirmed as part of a consortium that will build and operate 13 new community hubs, 12 single court sport arenas, a...
Sep 11, 2015
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CLM announces Whangarei Aquatic Centre as 2015 facility of the year
Community Leisure Management (CLM) has named Whangarei Aquatic Centre as its Facility of the Year for 2015. Announced at the recently held CLM awards night in St Johns Auckland,...
Sep 11, 2015
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Netball launches program to eliminate knee injuries
Netball Australia is aiming to reduce the prevalence of serious knee injuries by up to 70% with the Knee injury prevention for Netballers and Enhance performance and Extend play...
Sep 10, 2015
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New world record set on Technogym treadmill
Three elite athletes have set a new world record for the longest consecutive run on the RUN ARTIS treadmill at the Technogym Arena at EXPO Milano 2015. Technogym, the Official...
Sep 10, 2015
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Marae innovator named Maori Public Health Champion for 2015
Valerie Teraitua, Manager of Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae in Mangere, Auckland, has been named Maori Public Health Champion, Tu Rangatira mo te Ora for 2015, at the Public Health...
Sep 9, 2015
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Celebrating National Health and Physical Education Day
Schools throughout Australia are celebrating Health and Physical Education (HPE) Day today (9th September), marking the health and wellbeing of children across the nation. The...
Sep 9, 2015
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Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club to open new Active Fitness facility
As part of a series of updates to meet the needs of its changing membership and local demographic, the Doyalson-Wyee RSL club on the NSW Central Coast is to open a...
Sep 8, 2015
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AMA calls for ban on combat sports for Under 18s
The Australian Medical Association has extended its previous objections relating the safety of boxers to all combat sports, calling for the prohibition of all forms of combat...
Sep 6, 2015
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AFIRM manual aims to improve gym safety
The Australian Fitness Industry Risk Management Manual provides the fitness industry with materials that will help fitness facility operators, fitness professionals and fitness...
Sep 5, 2015
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Three new pools to open at Tekapo Springs
Award-winning South Island tourism attraction Tekapo Springs has announced plans to open three new pools in time for the busy Christmas period. The new multi-million-dollar...
Sep 4, 2015
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Precor and Spinning combine to produce a new Line of Spinner Indoor Cycling Equipment
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., creators of the Spinning® indoor cycling program and leading Spinner® line of bikes, and leading fitness equipment provider Precor®, have announced an...
Sep 4, 2015
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ARI gets backing for new Active Ageing program round
The Aquatic & Recreation Institute (ARI) has announced that it has received NSW Government funding for a new round of funding that will back aquatic facilities throughout...
Sep 3, 2015
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Sport NZ survey highlights the value of outdoor recreation
The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of New Zealand (CORANZ) believes that the latest Active New Zealand survey underlines the importance of outdoor sports and the...
Sep 3, 2015
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Fitness Australia welcomes election of new Board members
Fitness Australia’s members have elected leading industry representatives, Kristen Green, Justin McDonell and Andrew Simmons to the Board of Directors of the industry peak body....
Sep 3, 2015
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Lorna Jane campaigns for Federal Government to empower people to take control of their health
Leading active living advocate, Lorna Jane Clarkson, the founder of the Lorna Jane activewear brand, has launched a petition seeking the support of the Australian Government in...
Sep 2, 2015
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Jetts Fitness recognises its top achievers
Leading fitness franchise Jetts has recognised its elite achievers at its 2015 annual conference. Held on Saturday (29th August), the conference celebrated the leading 24/7...
Sep 2, 2015
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Architects highlight contemporary aquatic and recreation facilities as social hubs
Australasian architects Warren and Mahoney ongoing success in the design of aquatic and recreation facilities has seen the architecture practice commissioned for the Eastern...
Sep 1, 2015
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Fitness First opens exclusive Gravity club in Singapore
The Fitness First Group has opened the first club of its exclusive new Gravity brand in Singapore. Opened earlier this month , the US$7.3 million club sits at the top of the new...
Aug 30, 2015
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Social media boosts consumer adoption of 'active' lifestyles
Consumers are increasingly embracing wellness trends, with a proliferation of social media fitness personalities and TV shows like The Biggest Loser advocating healthier...
Aug 30, 2015
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Hanmer Springs unveils plans for European-style luxury day spa
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools is seeking partners to back a bold $15 million premium spa investment to boost the alpine village's ability to draw in visitors from far and wide....
Aug 30, 2015
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Exercise program research to target tumours
An exercise program that targets the muscle around cancerous tumours could be the latest weapon in the fight against the disease. Edith Cowan University researchers are...
Aug 28, 2015
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Gold's Gym inducts Arnold Schwarzenegger into Hall of Fame to mark 50th anniversary
Gold’s Gym has inducted fitness legend Arnold Schwarzenegger into its Hall of Fame as the fitness club franchise celebrates 50 years in business. Having started in a...
Aug 27, 2015
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NZRA calls for clarity on Health and Safety Reform Bill
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is calling on the New Zealand Government to clarify the implications of the Health and Safety Reform Bill passed in Parliament...
Aug 27, 2015
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Gray Institute adds Power Plate Vibration Training and certification into educational program
Performance Health Systems has announced a partnership that will incorporate Power Plate® advanced whole body vibration and Power Plate training certifications within The Gray...
Aug 27, 2015
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