News: Wellness
Should fitness clubs install defibrillators?
A variety of recent initiatives that are seeing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in an increasing range of leisure settings has brought into focus the issue as...
Aug 26, 2015
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Fitness
Thanyapura Phuket makes key marketing appointments
Leading Asian sports training and lifestyle hub Thanyapura Phuket, has implemented two key management moves, appointing experienced Australian marketing professional Belinda...
Aug 24, 2015
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Fitness
Technogym helps Melbourne School to Move For a Better World
As part of Technogym's Let’s Move For a Better World Campaign, the leading fitness equipment manufacturer has teamed up with Melbourne aquatic and recreation facility WaterMarc...
Aug 24, 2015
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Fitness
New Zealand's aquatic industry champions named
Passion and commitment has earned Gore swim instructor Donna Burr the Lifeguard of the Year Award, announced in Dunedin on Thursday night (20th August) as part of the New...
Aug 24, 2015
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Aquatics
Inaugural Australian 9Round gym the start of national expansion plan
The arrival of Australia's first 9Round gym, the world’s fastest-growing kickboxing franchise, is yet another example of global interest in the Australian fitness sector. The...
Aug 20, 2015
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Fitness
EYE Fitness launches The Swamp Box
Innovative fitness product distributor EYE Fitness has released the new Swamp Box, a sinking plyometric box to aid workouts. Created by the founder of world renowned ZUU...
Aug 20, 2015
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Fitness
Inaugural Fitness Australia National Symposium to inspire, connect and celebrate
Fitness Australia's inaugural National Symposium aims to focus on consumer trends and perspectives, and to inspire, connect and celebrate health and fitness. Being held at the...
Aug 19, 2015
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Fitness
Paschalidis leads campaign to have defibrillators at every sporting field in Australia
A campaign led by former SBS sport presenter, Andy Paschalidis, to have lifesaving defibrillators at every sporting field in Australia is gaining momentum. With Masters events...
Aug 19, 2015
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Government
Online fitness passes aid Hong Kong exercisers
The growing trend for no contract, subscription gym use passes is proving popular in the Hong Kong fitness club and studio market. Similar to the highly successful US-based...
Aug 19, 2015
Wellness /
Billing /
Fitness
Hutt City Council reports rising numbers using its facilities and services
Statistics for the 2014/15 year show that Hutt City Council community services and facilities including swimming pools, libraries, recreation programmes and museums are being...
Aug 19, 2015
Recreation /
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Aquatics /
Fitness
Campbelltown recreation planner questions the value of outdoor gyms
A respected recreation planner has questioned the value of fitness zones and outdoor gyms, suggesting that there is no evidence that they increase exercise participation and...
Aug 18, 2015
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Parks
Wellness resort planned for South Australia's historic Martindale Hall
Clare Valley’s historic Martindale Hall - which featured in the classic film Picnic at Hanging Rock - could be turned into a wellness retreat and luxury resort under an proposal...
Aug 17, 2015
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Wellness
Goodlife reaches higher with new link with online fitness phenomenon Emily Skye
Goodlife Health Clubs has announced a link with online fitness phenomenon Emily Skye that will see her popular F.I.T program introduced into its network of clubs around...
Aug 17, 2015
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Fitness
Coca-Cola backed research finds physical inactivity a ‘major predictor of childhood obesity’
Newly released research that identified physical inactivity, rather than diet, as the biggest cause of childhood obesity has come under fire after it emerged that the study was...
Aug 16, 2015
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Fitness
Reports suggest IAAF suppressed survey showing up to one third of top athletes admit to doping
International athletics' governing body the IAAF suppressed a 2011 survey that revealed up to a third of the world's top competitors admitted using banned performance-enhancing...
Aug 16, 2015
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Wellness
Three quarters of New Zealanders say gym membership has helped them achieve their goals
A survey into New Zealander’s gym habits has revealed that three quarters of Kiwi gym members say that their membership has "helped them achieve their goals, whether they be...
Aug 14, 2015
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Fitness
Go Health Clubs reopens Browns Plains gym
Southern Queensland-based fitness club group Go Health Clubs has reopened its Browns Plains club following a $1 million upgrade. The club, which was named Fitness Business of...
Aug 12, 2015
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Fitness
New Key Venues section puts leisure at the heart of Blacktown City Council services
Following a recent review of services, Blacktown City Council has put sport and leisure at the forefront of its services with the creation of a new ‘Key Venues’ section under...
Aug 11, 2015
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Aquatics
Perth Fitness & Health Expo to offer new trends and latest equipment
The upcoming Perth Fitness & Health Expo will offer consumers the opportunity to try and test the absolute latest fitness equipment, accessories, classes and clothing, watch...
Aug 11, 2015
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Sport /
Wellness /
Fitness
VicHealth commits $1.8 million to get 25,000 women active
Some of Victoria’s top sportswomen gathered in Melbourne today (10th August) for the launch of a $1.8 million program aimed at increasing the number of women and girls in sport....
Aug 10, 2015
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Wellness
Olympic heroes open Wreck Room boxing gym in Auckland
The new Wreck Room gym on Auckland's Eden Terrace gives exercisers the opportunity to take their fitness classes with some of New Zealand’s Olympic stars. Wreck Room was opened...
Aug 10, 2015
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Fitness
Brisbane Roar backs Sporting Schools initiative
Brisbane Roar FC is helping Queensland children to develop active lifestyles at an early age as part of the Federal Government’s new Sporting Schools initiative. Football...
Aug 9, 2015
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Wellness
Fernwood Fitness joins Mudderella as its Official Gym Partner
Mudderella, the leading women’s obstacle race challenge, has created a partnership with Fernwood Fitness that will see the woman only gym group become its official gym partner....
Aug 7, 2015
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Wellness
Single sex 24/7 gyms thrive at Auburn Gallipoli Mosque
Opened since January, two single sex 24/7 gyms at the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque are offering segregated fitness spaces that adhere to "Islamic core values". Opened within the...
Aug 6, 2015
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Fitness