News: Wellness
SharkNinja secures naming rights for extended A-League Women’s season
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has announced a multi-year deal with product design and technology company SharkNinja to become the new naming rights partner of the...
Sep 11, 2024
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Wellness
Fusion Hotel Group marks 2024 World Wellness Weekend with array of offerings
To mark World Wellness Weekend - held from 20th to 22nd September - Vietnam’s wellness inspired Fusion Hotel Group is introducing a series of events and activities for guests at...
Sep 11, 2024
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Fitness
Viva Leisure announces Boutique Fitness Studios investment to drive growth of Xponential Fitness brands in Australia and New Zealand
ASX-listed Viva Leisure has today advised that it has made a strategic investment in Boutique Fitness Studios (BFS), the master franchisee of Xponential Fitness-owned brands...
Sep 11, 2024
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BFT ends Hyrox partnership as part of new strategic vision
In line with a commitment support its franchise partners, BFT has made the strategic decision to conclude its exclusive partnership with Hyrox, effective from 30th September. In...
Sep 9, 2024
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Fitness
University of Newcastle designed app aims to improve access to outdoor gym workouts
A new fitness app, designed by University of Newcastle researchers, has been launched to make strength-based workouts accessible to Hunter residents. The free 'Ecofit' app...
Sep 8, 2024
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Parks
Linda Freeman joins IAAPA as its Global Director of Health, Safety and Security
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced Linda Freeman as its Global Director of Health, Safety and Security. With over 24 years of experience...
Sep 8, 2024
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Security
Agenda released for 2024 AusFitness Industry Trade Show and Summit
The organisers of the upcoming AusFitness Industry event have released the program for its stream of business and industry presentations that will be delivered on Friday 11th...
Sep 5, 2024
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Exerciser found in shower at Perth 24/7 gym dies
A man who collapsed in the shower at a Perth 24/7 gym last month and lay undetected for 15 hours has died in hospital. Giuliano Pirone, aged 33, collapsed after working out at...
Sep 5, 2024
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ASC spotlight their Paralympians’ support team in Paris
Along with cheering on Australia’s Paralympians in Paris, the ASC is also celebrating the support efforts of the Australian Sports Commission staff on the ground. The ASC team...
Sep 5, 2024
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Returning Aqua Alliance Forum to address key issues in aquatic fitness
Following the success of the inaugural Aqua Industry Forum and Aqua Summit in 2023, the events will be returning in October. To be held at Sydney’s Gunyama Park Aquatic and...
Sep 4, 2024
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Fitness
New study reveals that benefits of amateur sport outweigh concussion risks
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that concussions in amateur sport are not associated with an increased long-term risk of cognitive decline and that playing sport may...
Sep 4, 2024
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Griffith Regional Aquatic Centre promotes activity and fitness program
With the arrival of spring the Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre (GRALC) has highlighted its fitness features - offering a variety of classes and programs to help users...
Sep 3, 2024
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Fitness
North Sydney Council installs defibrillators in parks and offers CPR training
North Sydney Council has installed six new public access defibrillators across key parks in the area and are also offering CPR training sessions for the community. These vital...
Sep 2, 2024
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Parks
Tune Cycles launches first 'bike kitchen' to keep children healthy in outback Brewarrina
Professional Mobile Bicycle Service - Tune Cycles - is this week launching their first Bike Kitchen – to help keep primary students healthy in Brewarrina - a rural and remote...
Sep 2, 2024
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Fitness
Vietnam’s TIA Wellness Resort launches new workouts and new wellness studio
TIA Wellness Resort, a leader in mind and body wellness on Vietnam’s central coast, has expanded its exercise offerings and added a new studio to its wellness centre. Including...
Sep 2, 2024
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ACT becomes first Australian jurisdiction to enshrine right to healthy environment
Demonstrating the commitment of the ACT Government to ensure the environment is protected for Canberrans of the present and future, in an Australian first, the ACT Government...
Sep 1, 2024
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Environment
Mornington Peninsula’s RACV Cape Schanck Resort spotlights its wellness offerings
Mornington Peninsula’s RACV Cape Schanck Resort is perfectly positioned to make the most of the Peninsula, with views stretching from Melbourne’s skyline to the rugged shores of...
Aug 29, 2024
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Taboo topics to be focus of 2024 Women's Health Week
Jean Hailes for Women's Health will celebrate its annual Women's Health Week from 2nd to 6th September under the theme ‘Your Voice. Your Choice’. The campaign aims to tackle...
Aug 29, 2024
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Wellness
New Les Mills program looks to exploit growing popularity of Pilates
Looking to link in with the growing interest in Pilates, Les Mills has launched a new Pilates program scientifically proven to enhance flexibility, endurance and more With Les...
Aug 29, 2024
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Fitness
Ballarat Council adopts recreation and park infrastructure plans
Reflecting City of Ballarat’s intention to invest in the health and wellbeing of their community, Council has adopted two master plans - both informed by community consultation...
Aug 29, 2024
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Parks
AUSactive launches its inaugural Best Practice Pilates Guideline
With Pilates having become one of the fastest growing core-fitness trends due to its versatility, AUSactive has launched its inaugural guide for Pilates professionals and...
Aug 26, 2024
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Merged Australian engineering practice gains recognition for Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
Built Environment Collective (BEC) has shared information on the scope of the works that it undertook at the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Western Sydney. Opened in late...
Aug 26, 2024
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Consultants
Fitness First Australia launches recovery concept at new flagship Melbourne location
Fitness First Australia has opened the doors to a new $8 million flagship club in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond. Following a phased opening that began on 1st July, the final...
Aug 26, 2024
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Fitness
Report highlights changing tourism priorities of affluent Chinese women
A new report from Finn Partners in collaboration with ILTM Asia Pacific has highlighted the changing tourism priorities, spending habits and motivations of affluent Chinese...
Aug 23, 2024
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Wellness