News: Wellness
Sellers of sports drinks may soon be able to add ‘misleading’ health claims
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is pushing ahead with a proposal that would reclassify electrolyte sports drinks – products like Gatorade and Powerade – as...
Jul 18, 2015
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Virgin Active and Tough Mudder launch Mudder Maker
Virgin Active Health Clubs and Tough Mudder have combined to launch Mudder Maker, a new exercise class designed using the combined expertise of Virgin Active’s fitness...
Jul 16, 2015
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Les Mills SMART TECH looks to revolutionise member workouts
Leading international group fitness provider Les Mills has introduced SMART TECH, offering a new concept to transform and energise fitness club members’ workouts. Having led a...
Jul 15, 2015
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Australia sets new Guinness World Record for the largest ever spin class
Medibank has helped Australia make fitness history backing over 270 participants as they set a new Guinness World Record for the largest ever spin class at the Overseas...
Jul 15, 2015
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Victorian Government faces compensation claim over halted Point Nepean resort
The Victorian Government could be hit with a $1 million compensation bill after the breakdown of talks with the developers of a planned spa resort within the Point Nepean...
Jul 14, 2015
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Environment
Aqua Technics and Spa Industries named SPASA Australia Convention Welcome Reception sponsors
SPASA Australia has announced that Aqua Technics and Spa Industries will be joint sponsors of the inaugural SPASA Australia 2015 National Convention Welcome Reception to be held...
Jul 14, 2015
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Aquatics
‘Listening to members’ behind Fitness First’s GymBetter exit
The surprise news that Fitness First has ended its participation in Medibank’s emerging GymBetter initiative has been explained by the leading fitness chain. One of the three...
Jul 14, 2015
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New program and activities to make the Asia Fitness Convention better than ever
With its 2015 edition set to be its seventh, the 2015 Asia Fitness Conference & Expo will feature a new program and activities when it is staged at the Bangkok International...
Jul 13, 2015
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Medibank’s GymBetter expands with Fernwood Fitness and YMCA partnerships
GymBetter, Medibank’s no contract, pay as you go gym usage pass, has expanded its network of partners with YMCA and Fernwood gyms having recently joined the initiative....
Jul 12, 2015
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Get Out, Get Active funding open for women and girls in Queensland
The Queensland Government has committed $1.5 million to fund another round of Get Out, Get Active community-based activities over the next three years as part of its Start...
Jul 10, 2015
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Holroyd City Council advances plans for Regional Aquatic Wellness Centre
The Holroyd City Council in Western Sydney has progressed plans for the development of a new regional level aquatic and recreation centre as well as deciding the future of its...
Jul 9, 2015
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Nude bathing to be ended at last clothing optional beach in Melbourne
Nude bathing will be banned at Campbells Cove in Melbourne’s west from 1st September after Wyndham City Council said the beach is too close to the growing residential suburb of...
Jul 8, 2015
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Inaugural Fitness Australia National Symposium aims to inspire and connect the fitness industry
Aiming to inspire, connect and celebrate health and fitness, Fitness Australia is to host its first ever National Symposium on the Gold Coast on 30th and 31st October 2015. This...
Jul 8, 2015
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NZ Fitness Expo set to present hot trends in the world of health and fitness
Over 10,800 fitness enthusiasts and industry professionals are set to check out the latest fitness products and services at this weekend’s NZ Fitness Expo. Being held on...
Jul 7, 2015
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New smartphone app aids wombat conservation
The survival and protection of Australia’s wombat population is being boosted by the introduction of new technology financially supported by Emirates Airline and Emirates...
Jul 6, 2015
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Penrith fitness club gets acknowledgement as industry leader
A newly opened club in the Western Sydney suburb of Penrith has been acknowledged for “leading the way” in Australian fitness. Atmosphere Health and Fitness Club, which is...
Jul 6, 2015
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Volunteers contribute 743 million hours to the community
5.8 million people in Australia (31% of the population) volunteered in the Australian community during 2014, according to statistics released this week by the Australian Bureau...
Jul 1, 2015
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Victorian Government to continue fee waiver for outdoor training
The Victorian Government is to continue its fee waiver for fitness trainers operating on Crown Land. The ongoing waiver began in January last year with the Victorian Government...
Jul 1, 2015
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Parks
Etihad Stadium water refreshment initiative boosts fans’ health and finances
In a move to improve healthy choices and reduce the strain on fans’ hip pockets, Yarra Valley Water’s Choose Tap and VicHealth have joined forces with Etihad Stadium to supply...
Jul 1, 2015
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Next Gen Canberra opening heralds new era in ACT health and lifestyle facilities
After months of waiting, Canberra’s newest and most exciting lifestyle centre has opened in Lyneham bringing a truly remarkable advance in health and fitness. Next Gen Canberra...
Jul 1, 2015
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Waikato Museum offers an amazing journey through the human body
Smelly toilets, a giant nose, a huge mouth and a heart that never stops beating all feature in a soon-to-open family-focussed exhibition at the Waikato Museum. Body in Action,...
Jul 1, 2015
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Precor announces City of Yarra tender win
Precor has announced a new partnership with the City of Yarra, that will see the refitting of gymnasium equipment as part of a refurbishment of the Collingwood Leisure Centre...
Jun 30, 2015
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Lack of motivation preventing Victorians from getting active
New research released by VicHealth shows that it is not busy lifestyles that prevent people from exercising but a lack of motivation to get active. VicHealth’s survey of more...
Jun 29, 2015
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Technology to connect studios, bootcamps and gyms with exercisers
FitSessions is a new concept in fitness that uses technology to connect studios, bootcamps and gyms with fitness fans all over Australia. With more than 4.5 million Australians...
Jun 29, 2015
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