News: Wellness
Western Australia’s Healthway board and staff in corporate ticketing rort
Board members and senior executives of Western Australia’s health promotion body, Healthway, have been revealed to have improperly used corporate tickets to sports and arts...
Feb 20, 2015
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2.3 million Australians are on a diet, but nutrition fads not the answer
Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is encouraging Australians to ditch fad diets this year, and focus on achieving healthy eating habits and a healthy weight by making...
Feb 18, 2015
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Piscine SPLASH! Asia returns to Singapore with new show features
Leading pool and spa retailers and suppliers from around the world will gather at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on the 20th and 21st May 2015 for Piscine SPLASH! Asia. Part...
Feb 18, 2015
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Goodlife bolsters full-service offering with 24/7 announcement
Goodlife Health Clubs has announced that will introduce 24/7 access across 15 of its clubs by the end of the financial year. The Ardent Leisure owned fitness club chain is a...
Feb 18, 2015
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Diversified Communications continues expansion with Brisbane Fitness & Health Expo acquisition
Diversified Communications, organiser of the highly successful Fitness & Health Expos that have already grown to cover Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, has announced the acquisition...
Feb 18, 2015
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New Zealand moves forward with green prescriptions
New Zealand Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the health benefits of Green Prescriptions continue to be demonstrated, as more and more people take medical advice to get fit...
Feb 17, 2015
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City of Hobart Offers ‘simple sweat’ sessions through summer
Aimed at improving the health of Hobart residents, as well as providing valuable social networks, the City of Hobart has been providing a series of free community fitness...
Feb 17, 2015
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YMCA Christchurch gets $1 million to create urban culture space
A $1 million redevelopment of the YMCA in central Christchurch will provide a new central city location and creative space for the city's young people. The Todd Foundation has...
Feb 16, 2015
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Kompan opens Fitness Institute and launches complete fitness range
Kompan, the world’s leading manufacturer of playground equipment and a pioneer in playgrounds that promote health, learning and social inclusion, has commenced a exciting new...
Feb 15, 2015
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New style running race to hit the streets of Melbourne
A new style of running race will hit the Melbourne’s streets on Sunday 19th April. CITYTRAIL™ Melbourne, presented by Salomon, is a part trail, part pavement running race that...
Feb 15, 2015
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Fitness First Middle East introduces MYZONE and nutrition service
Fitness First Middle East (FFME) has introduced MYZONE to its members, along with a new nutrition service for both members and non-members. Nutrition by Fitness First draws on...
Feb 14, 2015
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Broadmeadows Leisure Centre complete and ready for official opening
The $13 million redevelopment of the Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre has been completed with the facility having been open to the public since the beginning of February....
Feb 12, 2015
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Research reveals risk of doping in young rugby players
Research commissioned by Drug Free Sport NZ into the attitudes of high school rugby players reveals the potential risk of young players doping. The research was carried out by...
Feb 12, 2015
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Registrations open for the ultimate stair climbing challenge
Four of Australia’s leading stadia will be hosting the 2015 Stadium Stomp - billed as the ultimate stair climb challenge. Taking stair climbing and endurance events to a new...
Feb 12, 2015
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2015 Australian Fitness & Health Expo to offer the best of the exercise business
Presenting the ultimate business workout for the fitness, wellness and health industry, the 2015 Australian Fitness & Health Expo will be staged at the Melbourne Convention &...
Feb 10, 2015
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Thanyapura Phuket to offer youth activities camp from April to September
Thanyapura Phuket is offering youngsters between the ages of 11 and 15 years from throughout Asia the chance to experience the ultimate action-packed vacation at its Phuket...
Feb 10, 2015
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Awards recognise year of achievement for Commercial Aquatics Australia
Following a year in which it broadened its commercial base across the country, Commercial Aquatics Australia has extended its range of products and services to include new and...
Feb 9, 2015
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Aquatics
Rotorua Lakes Council facilities going totally smoke-free
With the New Zealand Government committed to a goal of a smokefree (auahi kore) nation by 2025, Rotorua Lakes Council is one of more than 20 councils which have smokefree...
Feb 9, 2015
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Exercise monitoring system to stop members doing too much
With injury a major roadblock to fitness club members achieving their exercise goals, and overtraining often a cause, iQniter is aiming to solve the issue with forward looking...
Feb 8, 2015
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Technogym launches wellness funding program for young entrepreneurs
Technogym has announced the world’s first ‘Wellness Accelerator Program’ to support innovative projects in the health and wellness industry. A collaboration between Technogym;...
Feb 7, 2015
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Pole dancing grows as a fitness activity
With fitness industry diversification offering increasing consumer choice, pole dancing, traditionally associated with burlesque entertainment and night clubs, has been steadily...
Feb 5, 2015
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Fitness and wellness holidays a growing trend
With tourism operators and travel agents always looking to develop new sectors, a growing trend for ‘fitness tourism’ is on the rise. In addition to established wellness...
Feb 4, 2015
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Fitness Australia highlights Boxing, kickboxing and MMA safety guidelines
With the rise in popularity of boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts activities (MMA) fitness industry peak body Fitness Australia has been advising members and industry...
Feb 3, 2015
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Australian youngsters 'can't throw, can't catch'
Australia’s future as a major sporting nation may be in doubt with a new study showing that Australian youngsters are falling behind their international peers in fundamental...
Feb 2, 2015
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