News: Wellness
Nursing bench essential for personal care and good OH&S practice
A convenient and adaptable nursing bench that can be electrically raised and lowered to appropriate heights for the various activities involved in the care of people with...
Sep 27, 2013
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Crowds turn out for New Zealand's largest childrens marathon
Last Sunday saw over 500 children run their final mile of the Rod Dixon KiDSMARATHON, cheered on by the programme's namesake and Sir John Walker. Despite forecasts of...
Sep 27, 2013
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Alliance between Reebok and Les Mills to revolutionise group fitness
Reebok and world renowned group fitness programmer, Les Mills have announced a new partnership, signalling a bold new era for the studio fitness category. As a true fitness...
Sep 26, 2013
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Anytime Fitness moves from bricks to digital
Having launched the Anytime Health fitness industry portal last year, 24/7 fitness franchise looks set to expand its focus on reaching members and customers online. With more...
Sep 25, 2013
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Fitness First invests S$26 million to open three more clubs in Singapore
Fitness First has announced plans to invest S$26 million (A$22 million) into expanding its presence in Singapore. To do so, it is opening at least three new clubs in Singapore -...
Sep 25, 2013
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Wearable technology to enhance confidence, fitness and wellness
Cloud computing company, Rackspace has released the findings of an in-depth Australian study into the use of wearable technology and its impact on consumers and businesses....
Sep 23, 2013
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Fitness and sport app market to expand by more that 60% in five years
Global installations of mobile apps used for fitness and sport activities are set to rise by 63% from 2012 to 2017, generating strong potential demand for wearable health...
Sep 21, 2013
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Demetriou rubbishes claims that ASADA is to issue infractions against Essendon players and officials
AFL Chief Executive Andrew Demetriou has rejected reports the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is preparing to issue infraction notices to Essendon players and...
Sep 21, 2013
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ASADA to sanction Essendon AFL players and officials
Newspaper reports have suggested that the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is preparing infraction notices against Essendon Football Club players and officials...
Sep 20, 2013
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Koreans love CrossFit
Introduced to Korea in 2006, after a slow start compared to its massive international growth, CrossFit gyms and memberships are growing exponentially. Rather than the standard...
Sep 20, 2013
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GESAC development a finalist in the Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards 2013
Glen Eira City Council has been named as a finalist in the Premier of Victoria's Sustainability Awards for its development of the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC),...
Sep 20, 2013
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GreeneDesk software launches online childcare booking system for aquatic, fitness and recreation centres
GreeneDesk software has launched their new online childcare booking technology for aquatic, fitness and recreation centres with software designed to simplify the booking process...
Sep 19, 2013
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End of the line for Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport
With Prime Minister Tony Abbott now sworn in, a series of changes in Federal Government departments, in line with Ministerial appointments and responsibilities, have now been...
Sep 19, 2013
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Rolly Pollies children's fitness franchise opens in Hong Kong: targets Australia
Having recently opened its first Asian facility in Hong Kong, US-based children's fitness franchise Rolly Pollies is looking to expand into Australia. Founded by US Naval...
Sep 19, 2013
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Clubware enhances product offering with launch of new version 2.6
The latest version of Clubware, Australasia's leading fitness centre management software, has been released with a raft of new features which will further enhance its profile as...
Sep 18, 2013
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Plus Fitness continues expansion with new club openings
24/7 fitness franchise Plus Fitness is continuing its expansion with the recent openings of new clubs at Bondi Junction and East Gosford in NSW and Mount Lawley in Western...
Sep 17, 2013
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Sport gets cabinet level post in Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott's first ministry
Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott's has named his first ministry, in which sport has been elevated to Cabinet level, with incoming Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton adding...
Sep 16, 2013
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Man dies at Penrith music festival
A man has died of a suspected drug overdo while 87 revellers were arrested at the Defqon.1 music festival in Western Sydney last night (Saturday 14th September). The man...
Sep 15, 2013
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Radical Fitness creators to present in Australia and New Zealand
With the management of group fitness program operator Radical Fitness in Australia and New Zealand having recently returned from its former franchisor to its owners Nathaniel...
Sep 15, 2013
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Sofitel expands spa concept in Auckland
Sofitel has expanded its So Spa by Sofitel concept with the opening of a new-look day spa at the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. The concept was first launched at the Sofitel...
Sep 13, 2013
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Health advocates call for Coca-Cola to scrap 'healthy lifestyle' advertising campaign
Leading Australian health groups have launched an offensive against Coca-Cola's latest advertising campaign. The ABC reports that 12 health groups, including Diabetes Australia...
Sep 12, 2013
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Plus Fitness wins at SmartCompany awards
Australian fitness franchise Plus Fitness is celebrating its winning the 'SmartCompany Top Franchise Award for 2013' and also being also ranked eighth in the '2013 Smart50'...
Sep 11, 2013
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New Zealand facilities take a lead on defibrillators
A recent donation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to each of Auckland Council's 11 aquatic centres has raised the issue of whether all aquatic facilities in New...
Sep 10, 2013
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Original Fitness Co to provide fitness and heath services for Abu Dhabi's TDIC
Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential destinations in Abu Dhabi, has appointed the Original Fitness...
Sep 10, 2013
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