News: Wellness
Is the fitness industry turning people off exercise?
A survey of 1,400 people conducted by Nine Rewards for female-fitness group Curves has found that one-in-three Australians are avoiding exercise altogether because they're...
Aug 5, 2015
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How Invercargill’s Splash Palace handled the media during its ‘Code Brown’ crisis
Invercargill’s Splash Palace aquatic centre made global headlines earlier this year after a mystery defecator, or defecators caused ‘code brown’ situations in its swimming pools...
Aug 5, 2015
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Aquatics
Helping fitness consumers make their choices
With consumers presented with so many options when looking for a product or service in the competitive fitness industry, Justin Tamsett's presentation at the upcoming Australian...
Aug 4, 2015
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Virgin Active opens newest club on Collins Street in Melbourne
Leading fitness club group Virgin Active Health Clubs has opened its newest Australian facility on Melbourne’s Collins Street. The new club offers members cutting edge...
Aug 3, 2015
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Selfies in gyms: a quarter of people take them, 39% want them banned
39% of fitness club users think that selfies should be banned in gyms, according to new research from Les Mills. Reopening the debate surrounding photography in fitness and...
Aug 2, 2015
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CLM launches first wholly owned aquatic and fitness facility
Leading New Zealand facility management company CLM has recently launched its first wholly owned aquatic and fitness facility in the Auckland suburb of St Johns. Opened in...
Jul 30, 2015
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Pavigym launches online portal for facility owners
Aiming to continuously improve its product and customer service, industry flooring leader Pavigym aims to provide the best educational and support tools to help clients maximise...
Jul 30, 2015
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ACT Government launches a new vision for recreation and play
The ACT Government has released a new vision for recreation in the ACT that aims to encourage more locals, along with visitors to the city, to take advantage of the Canberra’s...
Jul 30, 2015
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Parks
Precor adds Queenax Modular Functional Training to its product portfolio
Leading commercial fitness provider Precor has announced today the integration of leading functional training systems provider Queenax into its range of offerings. Precor parent...
Jul 29, 2015
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AnyClass fitness pass initiative launches in Sydney
AnyClass, a new no contract, subscription gym use pass that allows people to attend unlimited fitness classes at more than 250 participating studios, has been launched in...
Jul 29, 2015
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Fitness
New Zealand Cycle Trail gets further backing for six new projects
The New Zealand Government is investing nearly $400,000 in six new projects to enhance and maintain the quality of the New Zealand Cycle Trail. Announcing the funding, New...
Jul 29, 2015
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Environment
Fernwood Fitness plans for women to Lift the Nation
Aiming to raise awareness of the benefits of strength training among women, Fernwood Fitness is set to launch its Lift the Nation campaign from 20th to 26th August. Aiming to...
Jul 28, 2015
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Australian Institute of Fitness named a finalist in 2015 NSW Training Awards
The Australian Institute of Fitness has been announced as a finalist in the 2015 NSW Training Awards for Large Training Provider of the Year, making it the only private fitness...
Jul 27, 2015
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ACT Government seeks design input for fitness stations in Gungahlin and Phillip
With new outdoor fitness stations are planned for the north and southside of Canberra, ACT Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, has invited the...
Jul 25, 2015
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Parks
Without exposure to nature, Australia is nurturing unhappy future generations
Australia’s increasingly indoor lifestyle is setting a trajectory for a generation of unhappy children who will take that unhappiness into adulthood, yet exposure to nature...
Jul 24, 2015
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Fitness Australia looks to acknowledge the industry’s Active Achievers
Fitness Australia’s newly launched #ActiveAchievers Award is aiming to inspire, recognise and celebrate health outcomes and the fitness journey between a client and their...
Jul 24, 2015
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Ezypay and new Sydney gym Flow Athletic win at 2015 Telstra NSW Business Awards
The fitness industry has been at the forefront of the 2015 Telstra NSW Business Awards with Paddington gym Flow Athletic winning the Start Up Award and leading billing company...
Jul 24, 2015
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Precor advises gyms on women-focussed strength training
Boosting awareness of strength training could be the key to growing gym membership among women, according to a report from leading fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier...
Jul 23, 2015
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Fitness
Muscle Fuel gets boost with payment solution
Pre made performance meal supplier Muscle Fuel has partnered up with leading payment solution company Debitsuccess to offer customers recurring payment plans as an alternative...
Jul 21, 2015
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Retail
$112.8 million investment in cycling-related infrastructure, education and promotion in 2013/14
A newly published Australian Bicycle Council report shows that Australian states and territories invested $112.8 million in cycling-related infrastructure, education and...
Jul 21, 2015
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Wellness
Connecting Australians with the right fitness facilities and solution providers
Presenting a non-biased representation of available fitness solutions across Australia, the LocalFitness.com.au website aims to aid Australians in making informed choices about...
Jul 21, 2015
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New Redwoods Forest fitness trail open
A new outdoor fitness trail at the Waipa entrance to Whakarewarewa Forest has opened for members of the public to use as an extension to their exercise regimes. A Rotorua Lakes...
Jul 20, 2015
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Parks
Donation sees defibrillators installed at local parks in Parramatta
Local sports clubs and a restaurant near the Parramatta Ferry Wharf now have lifesaving defibrillators after a generous donation from local resident Julie Hughes - who turned...
Jul 19, 2015
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Australians sedentary working environments present opportunities for fitness
Australian’s working environments are having a negative impact on the health and fitness of populations, with many Australians spending the entire workday sedentary. A national...
Jul 19, 2015
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Fitness