News: Wellness
Sport and lifestyle parties set to influence 'hung' Senate
Beyond the change of the Australian Government in the Federal House of Representative, fascinating election results in the Federal Senate will see representatives of sport and...
Sep 9, 2013
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Victoria bans commercial tanning units from 2015
With the aim of reducing the incidence of the most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma, new Victorian Government legislation will ban commercial tanning units in the State from...
Sep 6, 2013
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Research shows Melbourne women missing out on exercise
Women are missing out on exercise opportunities but are more inclined to want to exercise than men, according to a new survey conducted by VicHealth and Griffith University. The...
Sep 5, 2013
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Fitness club memberships grow by more than 10% in one year
Membership of fitness clubs in Australia and New Zealand has increased more than 10% since 2012 according to information from the latest Fitness Industry Survey, with the Survey...
Sep 5, 2013
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Victorian law to uphold integrity of boxing and combat sports
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine and Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty have this week announced the introduction of legislation to uphold the integrity of...
Sep 5, 2013
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Thanyapura Integrative Health Centre to be revealed as a key player in anti-ageing
Phuket-based Thanyapura is to unveil its Thanyapura Integrative Health Centre (TIHC) as a key player in preventive, regenerative and anti-aging medicine at Lifetime A4M, the 5th...
Sep 4, 2013
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Les Mills lifts the bar with export acclaim at TVNZ NZ Marketing Awards
The success of the Les Mills SMARTBAR has continued as the innovative weights system has received further recognition, being acclaimed at the TVNZ New Zealand Marketing Awards....
Sep 4, 2013
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Goodlife Health Club earnings grow by 52%
Boosted by successful acquisitions of former Fenix and Fitness First clubs, Goodlife Health Club earnings grew by 52% for the financial year to 30th June 2013. The Ardent...
Sep 4, 2013
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Asia Fitness Convention to Engage, Empower and Enable
Regarded as Asia's premier health and fitness event, the fifth Asia Fitness Convention (AFC), is being held in Thailand from 11th to 13th October. Following on its growing...
Sep 3, 2013
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Fitness
Goodlife's Oliver leads calls for industry to unite to benefit Australia's health and fitness
Goodlife Health Clubs Chief Executive and Fitness Australia Director Greg Oliver is challenging the Australian fitness industry to unite to effect meaningful change for the good...
Sep 2, 2013
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Healthy Canberra Grants provide 2.1 million reasons to reduce obesity rates
Community groups with program and project ideas to reduce obesity in the ACT are being encouraged to apply for a Healthy Canberra Grant, following the launch of the $2.1 million...
Sep 2, 2013
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Fitness First moves forward with Indian expansion
International health club chain Fitness First is planning to expand in the Indian market with the investment of Rs 150 crore (US$3.5 million) over the next five years. Aiming to...
Sep 1, 2013
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Change of management for Radical Fitness Australia
Management of group fitness program operator Radical Fitness in Australia has returned from its former franchisor to master franchisors Nathaniel and Gabriela Leivas, the...
Aug 29, 2013
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Iplaygrounds' Energi Jnr Range helps strength, improving speed and flexibility
The Energi Jnr Range of outdoor gym equipment has been scientifically proven to be effective in building strength, improving speed & flexibility in teenagers and young people....
Aug 28, 2013
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AFL reveals negotiated Essendon sanctions
The AFL has barred the Essendon Football Club from its 2013 finals series and suspended coach James Hird for 12 months as punishment for the club's controversial supplements...
Aug 28, 2013
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FitEx Convention to share the latest science and global trends in exercise
With the success of previous editions of the annual FitEx Convention, each attracting almost 400 facility owners/managers, personal trainers, group exercise instructors and...
Aug 28, 2013
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Three New Zealand Personal Trainers are finalists in the Global PT Search
Three Personal Trainers based in New Zealand have been chosen as finalists in the 2013 Life Fitness Global Personal Trainers to Watch. Finalists include Christchurch based Jean...
Aug 26, 2013
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Four people suffering bacterial illness linked to Ekka
Queensland Health says a cluster of E.coli cases at this year's Brisbane Ekka were probably linked to the animal nursery. Four people who visited the Royal Queensland Show are...
Aug 26, 2013
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Oceania Football Federation pilot combines musical beats and football
Combining good music with learning football skills is all part of a new training program ZOVA, which has recently been introduced as a pilot project in Samoa. Zova, founded in...
Aug 24, 2013
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Ready Steady Go Kids sells Indian Master Franchise
Ready Steady Go Kids (RSGK), the popular multi-sport program for preschoolers, has added India to its list of international locations with the sale of its Master Franchise...
Aug 23, 2013
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Students Go-n-Run their way to fitness
Students at Benowa State School in Queensland are benefiting from an innovative program that has students volunteering to attend school early for exercise. Explaining the...
Aug 22, 2013
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EYE Fitness named Australasian distributor for freeFORM Board
EYE Fitness is excited to introduce the freeFORM Board as the newest innovative product they can offer to gyms and health clubs across Australia and New Zealand. The freeFORM...
Aug 22, 2013
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Obesity expert Garry Egger to suggest 'leaking guts' as a cause of obesity
A leaking gut could be what is keeping people fat, according to international obesity and lifestyle medicine expert, Professor Gary Egger. Best known for the men's diet program,...
Aug 22, 2013
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Splash pad amendments included in new Western Australia Code of Practice for Aquatic Facilities
The latest Western Australia Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management & Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities includes expanded information on water...
Aug 21, 2013
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Aquatics