News: Wellness
Fitness faces challenging years
The fitness industry is set to face a series of challenges in the coming years according to two recently published industry trends reports. Contributing to EzyPay's Fitness...
Feb 26, 2014
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Warringah Aquatic Centre bids farewell to chlorine deliveries
The Warringah Aquatic Centre has recently completed a six-month trial of a new Australian Innovative Systems (AISystems) EcoLine in-line water chlorination system that delivered...
Feb 24, 2014
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Heart Foundation research show health risks increasing as Australia gets heavier
New data from the Australian Heart Foundation shows the weight of the average Australian adult has increased by more than 5.7 kilograms over the past 25 years, with the average...
Feb 24, 2014
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FITX Sports and Fitness Expo returns for a fourth year
Aiming to entertain, inspire and involve attendees in fitness, the FitX Sports and Fitness Expo is be staged for a fourth year at the beginning of March. To be held at the...
Feb 23, 2014
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When a SMS does, and doesn't, pay off
Full service payment solutions provider, Debitsuccess' 'Pay Now' feature is going from strength to strength with the recent addition of a Pay Now link in all the company's SMS...
Feb 21, 2014
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Gyms install needle disposal bins to cater for members injecting steroids
Steroid use in Australian gyms has become so established that some fitness clubs are installing needle disposal bins to cater for members who inject muscle-building drugs...
Feb 21, 2014
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An inconvenient truth for overweight Australians
The National Heart Foundation of Australia's Director of Cardiovascular Health programs, Dr Robert Grenfell has welcomed new research by the Australian National University,...
Feb 20, 2014
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Service Skills Australia conducts review of national fitness qualifications
Service Skills Australia (SSA) is currently undertaking important consultation to ensure that the fitness qualifications within the Sports, Fitness and Recreation Training...
Feb 20, 2014
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Tweed Heads Genesis Fitness Club gets a makeover
Genesis Fitness in Tweed Heads has had a makeover to meet with increasing demand for its health programs. The club underwent a complete fit-out and now boasts the latest in...
Feb 19, 2014
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Atlantis The Palm reopens revamped ShuiQi Spa
Dubai resort Atlantis The Palm has reopened its ShuiQi Spa & Fitness Centre following extensive renovations - the first club in the Middle East to feature Technogym's latest...
Feb 18, 2014
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Sports Medicine Australia launches membership mentoring program
After overwhelming feedback from members and as part a commitment to sharing knowledge, Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is implementing a membership mentoring program throughout...
Feb 17, 2014
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EYE Fitness launches Nexersys interactive boxing system for Australia and New Zealand clubs
In a move set to "revolutionise fitness", EYE Fitness has introduced the innovative Nexersys Interactive Boxing Stations system for the Australian and New Zealand fitness...
Feb 17, 2014
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Fitness on Demand appoints Footprint Fitness as Australian representative
In a committed strategy to continue growth in Australia, Fitness on Demand has officially appointed specialist local supplier Footprint Fitness as its representative in the...
Feb 14, 2014
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TFG introduces new Stairmaster Treadclimber5
The Fitness Generation (TFG) has just launched the new Stairmaster Treadclimber5 into the market with clubs and members already loving the machine that has been dubbed 'the...
Feb 13, 2014
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YMCA to give Heartmoves a fresh start
YMCA Australia has entered into an agreement with the National Heart Foundation of Australia to take over its long standing Heartmoves program. With the Heartmoves program...
Feb 13, 2014
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VersaClimber's versatility grows in popularity across the fitness industry
VersaClimber, the only full-body exerciser of its kind to actively engage all major muscle groups in one fluid, non-impact motion, is gaining massive popularity across the...
Feb 12, 2014
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IBISWorld predicts flat growth in fitness industry through 2014
Beyond a spike in gym memberships and demand for personal trainers in late January and February as Australians return from holidays and begin their New Year fitness plans,...
Feb 11, 2014
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YMCA Ararat trainers work with The Biggest Loser contestants in the community
With the latest series of Channel Ten's The Biggest Loser focussing on obesity issues in the town of Ararat in western Victoria, YMCA Ararat personal trainer Lauren Armstrong...
Feb 11, 2014
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True Women's Fitness and Wellbeing to launch revolutionary new weight loss solution
Manakau health club True Women's Fitness and Wellbeing is to offer a unique weight loss solution to members with a new program that simply addresses the psychology of weight...
Feb 10, 2014
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New physical activity guidelines double recommended adult activity levels
In a world first, Australia's new physical activity guidelines have increased the recommended amount of activity adults should be completing per week from 150 minutes to between...
Feb 9, 2014
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Qataris not interested in football
Two-thirds of people in Qatar did not attend a football match last year, despite the country gearing up to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A survey undertaken by Qatar sports...
Feb 9, 2014
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Burger King and Coca-Cola back New Zealand activity and sport initiatives
The New Zealand divisions of global food and beverage brands Burger King and Coca-Cola have each recently backed recreation and sport initiatives. In Hamilton, Burger King has...
Feb 8, 2014
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City of Greater Bendigo reveals plans for new aquatic and wellness centre
The City of Greater Bendigo has released the final 'schematic plans' for what it refers to as its "number one priority project" the Greater Bendigo Indoor Aquatic Leisure and...
Feb 5, 2014
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New co-branded Reebok/Les Mills fitness wear hits the gym floor
Leading global fitness brands Les Mills and Reebok have collaborated to create their first collection of fitness apparel and footwear, designed to let group fitness devotees get...
Feb 5, 2014
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