News: Wellness
IHRSA launches global health club survey
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is encouraging fitness club operators around the world to take part in the 2015 Global Report Survey –...
Feb 2, 2015
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Investing in wellness can redesign welfare
Recognised as a leader in global wellness, Nerio Alessandri, President and founder of Technogym, has been attending the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland...
Jan 31, 2015
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Federal Court dismisses James Hird's ASADA appeal
The Federal Court has dismissed James Hird's appeal against an anti-doping investigation into the Essendon football club's 2012 supplements program. Hird challenged the court's...
Jan 31, 2015
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Wellness
Myrtha Pools launches new presence online
World leading swimming pool design and construction experts Myrtha Pools have launched a new website presenting images and videos representing the uniqueness and excellence of...
Jan 30, 2015
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Waterparks
Fitness consumers to benefit in a year of innovation
Leading UK-based fitness business analyst Ray Algar believes that 2015 will see fitness consumers offered wider choice and greater service as operators reinvent their offerings....
Jan 29, 2015
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NSW Health launches ‘Clean Pools for Healthy Swimming’ Campaign
NSW Health has been running the ‘Clean Pools for Healthy Swimming’ campaign with an aim of reducing the risk of Cryptosporidium outbreaks in swimming pools and spa pools over...
Jan 28, 2015
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Aquatics
Exercise tones women's minds as well as their bodies
Young women who regularly exercise may have more oxygen circulating in their brains and, as a result may have sharper minds, according to a study by the University of Otago....
Jan 27, 2015
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FIBO organisers announce global fitness innovation award
The organisers of FIBO, Europe's leading trade fair for fitness, wellness and health, has invited all event exhibitors to submit their product innovations for the 2015 FIBO...
Jan 27, 2015
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Precor identifies New Year trends for fitness operators
While common fitness classes like yoga, group cycle, and bootcamps are trusty standbys to nearly every gym out there, 2015 brings a whole new batch of fitness trends that...
Jan 26, 2015
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Sports help young people with psychosis get back on track
Weekly sport sessions are helping young Wellingtonians who access mental health support to connect with each other and reduce their risk of preventable illness. Capital & Coast...
Jan 25, 2015
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Technogym highlights mywellness cloud and industry partnerships
Technogym commenced 2015 highlighting its mywellness platform and how it fully integrates into the Technogym ecosystem at the Consumer Electronics Show 2015 in Las Vegas. The...
Jan 24, 2015
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Fitness
Australians spending $8.5 billion annually on fitness
Australians spend $8.5 billion each year on gym memberships, sports equipment and the latest fitness trends, yet 2.9 million Australian households fail to incorporate the...
Jan 21, 2015
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2015 Fitness & Health Expo opens registration for industry visitors
With the 2015 Australian Fitness & Health Expo set to offer a full range of equipment and products from major fitness industry suppliers, registrations are now open for industry...
Jan 20, 2015
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Purple Clubs Management boosts performance of Anytime Fitness's Australian franchises
EXCLUSIVE: Anytime Fitness Australia has established a new business unit, Purple Clubs Management, to offer Anytime Fitness franchisees the services of a professional club...
Jan 20, 2015
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Tackling obesity is Queensland's major health issue
Queensland Doctors want the State’s obesity crisis declared a State of Emergency. Releasing AMA (Australian Medical Association) Queensland’s 2015 Election Wish List, President...
Jan 20, 2015
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Genesis Fitness Clubs offers a healthy new beginning for thousands of Australians
Genesis Fitness Clubs has announced that its third Your New Beginning (YNB), 12 week challenge will commence from 9th February. Offering thousands of Australians a life-changing...
Jan 19, 2015
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Technogym to present 'Let's Move for a Better World' campaign for a second year
Leading international fitness equipment supplier Technogym will be staging the second edition of its 'Let's Move for a Better World' campaign from 2nd March. Focused on...
Jan 16, 2015
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United Arab Emirates launches campaign to improve lifestyle choices
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has launched a National Program for Government Communication (NPGC) aimed at realising positive changes in citizens' behaviour and...
Jan 16, 2015
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Inaugural Global Weight Management Congress to unveil strategies to tackle obesity epidemic
With the rise in obesity affecting all nations, the 2015 Global Weight Management Congress will bring together practitioners from the vast array of disciplines that make up the...
Jan 16, 2015
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Award winning children’s bike trail inspires an early love of cycling
Wellington’s first children's mountain bike track has been growing in popularity since being opened in June last year. The South Coast Kids’ Track, located in Island Bay was...
Jan 15, 2015
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Wellness
New Sydney gym turns away from mirrors, music and TV
A recently opened fitness centre in the Sydney suburb of Redfern has turned its back on loud music, plasma TV screens and wall-to-wall mirrors. The Lift Performance Centre...
Jan 13, 2015
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Fitness
Lorna Jane launches women's fitness challenge
In a company first, leading activewear brand, Lorna Jane has launched The Fit Challenge, which aims to educate women about how to improve their health and lead their very best...
Jan 13, 2015
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Editor questions claims that cancer is ‘bad luck’
With headlines that most cases of cancer are apparently the result of ‘bad luck’ having dominated global news at the start of the year, Australasian Leisure Management Editor...
Jan 12, 2015
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ESSA reveals 66Fit as major sponsor for student members
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has announced a partnership with 66fit, with the equipment supplier becoming the major sponsor of ESSA student membership. Welcoming...
Jan 12, 2015
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