News: Wellness
Campaign to help Canberrans find fitness outdoors for free
The ACT Government has launched a new website for Canberrans to easily find outdoor fitness opportunities and share their outdoor fitness experiences. The ‘Find fitness...
Mar 24, 2015
Wellness /
Government /
Fitness
NZREPS highlights the need to be physically prepared for sport
With the winter sport season commencing, the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has issued advice that aims to reduce sporting injuries. Highlighting that...
Mar 24, 2015
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Fitness
Operators sought to partner Tobruk Memorial Pool redevelopment
Cairns Regional Council is seeking commercial partners to operate at its redeveloped Tobruk Memorial Pool when it reopens in 2016. The Council is inviting businesses to tender...
Mar 24, 2015
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Aquatics /
Waterparks
International Quadratics launch revolutionary tablet to kill water related bacteria
Mindful of the problems that Cryptosporidium and other water related bacteria can cause in commercial swimming pools, International Quadratics (IQ) have launched a simple to use...
Mar 23, 2015
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Technology /
Aquatics /
Waterparks
Hobart’s newest gym looks to deliver exciting and effective fitness
The recently opened Stomp Fitness in Hobart is aiming to offer exercisers exciting and effective fitness with interactive and social group sessions and supported strength...
Mar 23, 2015
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Technology /
Fitness
Precor and Suunto help fitness enthusiasts track their workouts
Amer Sports fitness brands Precor® and Suunto have announced the integration of Preva® and Movescount, Suunto’s online sports community, allowing users to access and record...
Mar 22, 2015
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Technology /
Fitness
Western Australian Government questions Healthway sponsorships
Organisations reliant on Western Australia's Healthway for sponsorship have been given no guarantee those deals will be renewed when they expire. Healthway currently provides...
Mar 21, 2015
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Entertainment
Sport NZ Strategic Plan aims to ensure New Zealand remains a top sporting nation
Sport NZ has launched a new Strategic Plan, covering the years 2015 to 2020, that sets out to ensure that New Zealand remains one of the world’s most successful sporting...
Mar 20, 2015
Sport /
Recreation /
Wellness
bodyART group fitness set to launch in Australia
Predicted to be Australia's next big group fitness trend, bodyArt will be launching in Australia in April. Developed by Swiss gymnast, dancer and international yoga instructor...
Mar 19, 2015
Wellness /
Fitness
New Zealand Football tackles $25 million injury issue
New Zealand Football is aiming to tackle the issue of football injuries, which, each year, takes thousands of players away from the game they love while costing the country...
Mar 19, 2015
Sport /
Education /
Wellness
Time for Australian men to be more physically active
Less than half of Australian men aged between 25 and 75 years of age are ‘sufficiently active, and Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is challenging them to break the...
Mar 18, 2015
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Wellness /
Fitness
Genesis Fitness Cessnock tackles obesity on the front line
Armed with a motivation to make a difference and the will to act Katie Ryan, Fitness Manger at the Genesis Fitness club in Cessnock, NSW is taking action to inspire her local...
Mar 18, 2015
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Fitness
Consumer NZ targets gyms as part of unfair contract terms campaign
Consumer NZ has launched a campaign to target the use of unfair terms in consumer contracts, with fitness club membership contracts to be one of the first targets of its...
Mar 17, 2015
Marketing /
Legal /
Wellness /
Billing /
Fitness
Beatty Park Leisure Centre introduces FitDesk member retention system
Leading Western Australian aquatic facility the Beatty Park Leisure Centre has introduced the FitDesk member retention solution. Having completed a major redevelopment in 2013,...
Mar 16, 2015
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Fitness
Sport and recreation still a big part of Kiwi lives
Sport and recreation continue to play a big part in the lives of Kiwis, according to the latest Active New Zealand survey released by Sport NZ today (16th March). The Active NZ...
Mar 15, 2015
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Wellness
DreamBody Centre looks at Arabian Gulf expansion in bid to help fight obesity
A Bahrain-based fitness centre, which claims to improve clients' health with 23-minute sessions, is looking to expand across the Arabian Gulf to help tackle the region's growing...
Mar 15, 2015
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Fitness
IOC joins forces with UNESCO to improve Physical Education in schools
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), in partnership with UNESCO and several other international organisations, has cooperated on new Guidelines urging governments and...
Mar 13, 2015
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Wellness
Huffington Post founder tells IHRSA Convention that 'wellbeing is essential to success'
Without embracing wellbeing, individuals can never be truly successful and businesses' bottom line will suffer, according to Arianna Huffington in her keynote address at the...
Mar 11, 2015
Wellness /
Fitness
Precor reveals Preva Exerciser Activity Report for fitness operators
Providing data that will help operators strengthen and grow relationships with exercisers, Precor® has announced the Preva Exerciser Activity Report. Located on the Preva...
Mar 11, 2015
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Technology /
Fitness
Technogym announces new integration with Apple Health
A new collaboration between Technogym and Apple Health will enable iPhone users to seamlessly integrate their Technogym workout data. Announced today (11th March) at the...
Mar 10, 2015
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Technology /
Fitness
Cricket looks to reverse skills decline trend in children
While the cricketing world is currently focused on the ICC Cricket World Cup, the health and skill benefits of cricket are being advanced among young Australians. Mindful of...
Mar 10, 2015
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Wellness
New female gym concept looks to franchise
Queensland-based womens fitness club Miss Temple is looking to expand its 24/7 women’s fitness club concept across Australia. From its current gym in Corinda, the club owners...
Mar 9, 2015
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Retail /
Fitness
Day spa opens within the Australian National Botanic Gardens
Visitors to the Australian National Botanic Gardens can now unwind with a relaxing massage or pampering session at the newly opened Jindii EcoSpa. Nestled within the Gardens,...
Mar 9, 2015
Wellness /
Environment /
Parks
Boyles Fitness appointment to distribute York Fitness Australia brand
Boyles Fitness Equipment, the Australian licensed distributors for multiple global brands Nike, Spirit Fitness, Sole Fitness, Kettler, Xterra Fitness, Spirit Commercial Division...
Mar 9, 2015
Wellness /
Fitness