News: Wellness
Outdoor gyms to generate electricity
January 2014 will see The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) launch their unique cardio charge and cardio glow outdoor gym equipment in Australia. TGO's green energy equipment is...
Dec 12, 2013
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Neptune-Benson installs aquatic media filters at Wet'n'Wild Sydney, announces new Chief Executive
With Wet'n'Wild Sydney opening today, leading commercial pool filtration systems manufacturer Neptune-Benson has announced that its award-winning Defender® regenerative media...
Dec 12, 2013
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Xtend Barre Workout: a fitness success story
The Xtend Barre Workout, a fusion of Pilates and dance designed to impart co-ordination, rhythm and cardiovascular fitness, has been one of the fitness success stories of the...
Dec 11, 2013
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Parks Forum invites park agencies and managers to 'Connect with Nature' through Parks Week 2014
The Parks Forum is inviting agencies and individuals around Australia and New Zealand to celebrate the important role that public parks play in contributing to the health of...
Dec 10, 2013
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Debitsuccess acquires UK direct-debit company DFC
New Zealand e-commerce company Debitsuccess has acquired UK-based direct debit billing provider DFC in an ambitious move that will significantly expand the company's...
Dec 9, 2013
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Unique indoor cycle studio chooses Spinner Blades
Just opened in Western Sydney, the world standard Pelotone indoor cycling studio selected the Spinner® Blade as their indoor bike. Pelotone includes 36 Spinner ® Blades from...
Dec 9, 2013
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High profile partnerships set to revive Reebok's former glories
Sports brand Reebok looks set to revive its fortunes by involvement with a range of key activities, events and programs including the CrossFit Games, Les Mills International and...
Dec 8, 2013
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New Zealand moves to safeguard sports integrity
New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully has announced the formation of a senior officials' inter-agency group and the implementation of a national match fixing...
Dec 6, 2013
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Vivafit opens fourth fitness club in Singapore
Women-only fitness franchise Vivafit has opened its fourth Singapore club. The club adopts Vivafit's new model, which focuses on group fitness. Instead of having a circuit gym,...
Dec 6, 2013
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Pelotone indoor cycling centre opens in Sydney's west
Pelotone, the first dedicated indoor cycle studio in Western Sydney, has opened at Norwest Business Park in the suburb of Bella Vista. Providing cyclists with world class...
Dec 5, 2013
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Survey to help uncover long-term impact of concussion in elite AFL players
Results from an upcoming survey of former AFL players on concussion will determine whether individuals should seek further screening and assessment. The confidential information...
Dec 4, 2013
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Largest fitness expo in the southern hemisphere heads to Melbourne
For the first time, the Australian Fitness & Health Expo, the largest fitness and health event in the southern hemisphere, will be staged in Melbourne in 2014. Set to be one of...
Dec 4, 2013
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Australian Fitness Network to release 2014 national tour dates for YogaFit Fundamentals
Off the back of the inaugural YogaFit® Fundamentals training in Sydney in November, the Australian Fitness Network has announced plans to release 2014 dates that will see the...
Dec 3, 2013
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200 Western Australian sporting clubs commit to culture change
Western Australia's community sporting clubs are leading the way in breaking the link between alcohol and sport with 200 clubs now signed-up to participate in the Good Sports...
Dec 3, 2013
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Presentation of annual New Zealand Fitness Awards
The annual New Zealand Fitness Awards have been presented, with Cityfitness heading the list of recipients by taking home three awards. The Porirua-based business, which...
Dec 2, 2013
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Yoga Australia to hold 2014 annual conference in Melbourne
The fourth annual Yoga Australia Teachers' Conference will be held at Melbourne's Pullman Albert Park from 12th to 14th April 2014. Bringing together yoga teachers from all...
Dec 1, 2013
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FitnessNZ relaunches as the Exercise Association of New Zealand
Peak New Zealand fitness industry body FitnessNZ has launched a new identity, rebranding itself as the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ). The non profit...
Nov 29, 2013
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Exciting changes to Australia's largest fitness and health exhibition
In response to a growing fitness and health market and due to the redevelopment of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, there will be a few exciting changes to the...
Nov 27, 2013
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Global Spa Standard released
The growth of spas as stand alone facilies and, increasingly, as an essential service offering at top-end hotels and resorts has led to concerns that while spas are kind to the...
Nov 26, 2013
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One in four Poms pee in public pools
A survey of United Kingdom consumers has found that one in four people admit to having urinated in a public swimming pool. The survey, conducted by swimming teaching and...
Nov 26, 2013
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Deception Bay adizone outdoor gym proves popular
An adizone outdoor fitness gym, created as part of a joint venture between Moreton Bay Regional Council, the Queensland Government and adidas, has grown in popularity since it...
Nov 25, 2013
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Dumbags offer safe and cost-effective alternative to kettlebells and dumbbells
While kettlebells have surged in popularity in the fitness industry over the past few years, not everyone can handle them, and they can sometimes cause problems such as property...
Nov 23, 2013
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Rebrand and Xbox Fitness link for newly named MOSSA
Changing its name from Body Training Solutions (BTS), the newly branded MOSSA has linked with global software giant Microsoft to provide video workouts on the new online...
Nov 22, 2013
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Children less fit than their parents
A global fitness survey has revealed that many children cannot run as fast as their parents could when they were young. The study, presented this week at the American Heart...
Nov 22, 2013
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