News: Wellness
Auckland Council approves new smoke-free policy
Auckland Regional Council has approved a new policy for the region that will incrementally make public outdoor spaces smoke free across Auckland, to help create a healthy city...
Jul 30, 2013
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Outdoor gym equipment installed on Doha Corniche
The Qatari Government is aiming to provide improved access to fitness equipment in public places, with exercise bikes and an array of outdoor strength equipment installed on the...
Jul 29, 2013
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Study concludes that 'prohibitive costs' rule out foolproof drug-testing in sport
New research from the University of Adelaide shows that the probability of finding doping cheats in sport is so low, and the cost of testing so high, that sports authorities...
Jul 29, 2013
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Australians ignoring message from physical activity pioneer
Sixty years after the first study linking heart attacks with physical inactivity, millions of Australians continue to ignore the importance of regular physical activity, a...
Jul 28, 2013
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State of Preventive Health report launched
The Australian Government has released the first ever 'State of Preventive Health' report, a comprehensive overview of the current health challenges facing Australians in...
Jul 26, 2013
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Fitness First launches dynamic movement training club concept
Fitness First have launched 'The Zone', a world-first innovation focussed on dynamic movement training that promises to help time poor fitness enthusiasts enjoy maximum results...
Jul 26, 2013
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Australians' lifestyles still too sedentary
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) research shows that the average Australian adult spends more than four whole weeks every year sitting in front of the television while...
Jul 25, 2013
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iQniter Cardio Training arrives in Australia
On the back of global success, iQniter Cardio Training, offering the latest in live heart rate monitoring, is now being distributed through FitPod Australia. Making group...
Jul 25, 2013
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ESSA slams Government's lack of action in Senate Inquiry report
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has strongly criticised the report resulting from the Federal Senate Inquiry into sports science. ESSA, which has long been calling...
Jul 24, 2013
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Dubai Municipality launches 'Your Weight in Gold' healthy lifestyle initiative
The Dubai Municipality has launched 'Your Weight in Gold', a healthy lifestyle initiative aimed at promoting activity and encouraging members of society to achieve and maintain...
Jul 24, 2013
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24-hour Cleveland gym works brawn and brain
Gym goers are exercising their bodies and their minds at the new Stepz Fitness Cleveland gym. The 24-hour gym chain has opened a new club in Brisbane's Bayside featuring...
Jul 23, 2013
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24 Hour Treadmill Challenge for Very Special Kids raises more than $300,000
The recent 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge for Very Special Kids, supported by The Fitness Generation (TFG) and Fernwood Fitness, has raised more than $310,000 for charity work with...
Jul 22, 2013
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Leading speakers to address 2013 QFit Conference
A host of exciting speakers are set to present at the 2013 Queensland Fitness Conference (QFit) being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 12th and 13th...
Jul 19, 2013
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Newcastle's The Forum gets major gym upgrade
Newcastle's The Forum aquatic and fitness facility has re-opened its doors after a major refurbishment of the gymnasium at its University site. The $600,000 redevelopment...
Jul 19, 2013
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India to host 2013 Global Spa & Wellness Summit
The 2013 Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) is to be held in New Delhi, India from 5th to 7th October 2013. With the theme 'A Defining Moment', this year's Summit will address...
Jul 18, 2013
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Ready Steady Go Kids launched in Albury and Wodonga
Mother and passionate sportswoman, Karina Hickman, is the latest franchisee to join the Ready Steady Go Kids network, having started her new venture with classes in Albury in...
Jul 16, 2013
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New shape for Australian health and physical education
A University of Queensland (UQ) professor has helped shape the development of Australia's national health and physical education curriculum with work to standardise content and...
Jul 12, 2013
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Cityfitness help XFactor band stay on top form
While competing on TV3's hit show The X Factor, New Zealand boy band Moorhouse have been exercising with gym chain, cityfitness. Now the gym chain has agreed a sponsorship...
Jul 12, 2013
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Last chance to enter 2013 Australian Health and Fitness Quality Awards
Fitness Australia is reminding potential entrants that entries for its 2013 Health and Fitness Industry Quality Awards close next Monday (15th July). The Awards are presented...
Jul 11, 2013
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Liverpool residents get their third free outdoor gym
Liverpool City Council have unveiled another outdoor gym at Lakeside Park in the suburb of Wattle Grove. The free-to-use outdoor is the Council's third in its local government...
Jul 11, 2013
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Program released for 2013 West Australian Fitness Industry Convention
The Australian Fitness Network has released the program for the 2013 West Australian Fitness Industry Convention (WAFIC), to be held from 4th to 6th October at the Perth...
Jul 10, 2013
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Celebrating Tasmania's physical activity success
Tasmanians are being encouraged to nominate councils, schools and communities for projects supporting physical activity, for the 2013 Medibank Active Tasmania Awards. Backing...
Jul 9, 2013
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UAE fitness operator prepares for Ramadan
With the start of the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan, Dubai-based The Original Fitness Co is offering a series of pre-dawn and evening fitness sessions including programs for...
Jul 9, 2013
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Shrewd innovation on show with Les Mills SMARTSTEP
Following the launch of the Les Mills SMARTBAR weights system last year, the Les Mills SMART TECH line has delivered the SMARTSTEP - an advanced version of the classic step that...
Jul 8, 2013
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