News: Wellness
Study shows decreasing melanoma rates among under 40s in Queensland
New research shows rates of invasive melanoma have fallen significantly among Queenslanders aged under 40, bucking worldwide trends. The study, published by Cancer Council...
Jul 7, 2013
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Guided walks and experiences on the Bibbulmun Track
The latest edition of the Bibbulmun Track's popular Calendar of Events is now available from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation. The calendar includes a range of guided walks,...
Jul 6, 2013
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Les Mills Asia Pacific recognised as a Great Place to Work
Les Mills Asia Pacific has been acclaimed by BRW Magazine and the Great Places to Work® Australia Institute as being among the top 50 places to work in Australia for 2013. The...
Jul 5, 2013
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Sunshine Coast TAFE to host health and fitness summit
Sunshine Coast TAFE is to host the inaugural Sunshine Coast Health and Fitness Summit in September. To be held on 6th and 7th September, the Summit aims to give fitness...
Jul 4, 2013
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Australian netball program wins World Health Organisation award
Netball Australia, in partnership with the Tongan and Australian Governments, through the Australian Sport Outreach Program (ASOP), has been recognised with a 'Best Practice'...
Jul 4, 2013
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Crunch Fitness to open fourth Sydney club
Crunch Fitness, billed as the 'No Judgments' Gym, is set to open its fourth Australian club, in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta on 12th July. Having opened its first gym in...
Jul 3, 2013
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Trails and bikeways program launched in Tasmania
Tasmanian Minister for Sport and Recreation, Michelle O'Byrne MP, has encouraged councils and community groups to take advantage of the $1 million worth of funding available...
Jul 2, 2013
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Fitness Australia Chief Executive to open 2013 QFit
Fitness Australia Chief Executive Lauretta Stace will open the 2013 Queensland Fitness Conference (QFit), which is to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on...
Jul 2, 2013
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Thanyapura Aquatics Academy becomes Asia's first 'one stop shop' for swimmers
The Aquatics Academy at Phuket's Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) has become Asia's first true 'one stop shop' for aquatics, with something to offer swimmers of all...
Jul 2, 2013
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Fitness supplier offers guide to member retention strategies
Health club software provider GreeneDesk is offering industry professionals access to a free guide on member retention strategies. GreeneDeskhas launched the initiative in an...
Jul 1, 2013
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Fitness First targets teen market
With the July school holidays now underway, Fitness First is again is inviting 14 to 18 year olds to use its clubs for free as part of its Fitness First Initiative for Teens...
Jul 1, 2013
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Karratha Leisureplex opens its doors
Karratha's new aquatic, fitness, sport and recreation centre, a key project in the transformation of the booming Pilbara mining town, has been opened. Named the Karratha...
Jun 29, 2013
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Celebrity Fitness to open 50 new clubs
South-east Asian fitness club chain Asia has announced plans to expand by 50 clubs over the next year at locations in Jakarta, Indonesia; and Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Penang and...
Jun 28, 2013
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Ready Steady Go Kids proves popular with Queensland youngsters
Ready Steady Go Kids is proving to be a hit with Queensland children with two more Queensland regions set to introduce the popular multi-sport program. The programs,...
Jun 27, 2013
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Zogics expands operations to Australia
Zogics, the leading manufacturer and distributor of cleaning, personal care and safety products, largely to fitness, educational, and healthcare markets has expended its...
Jun 27, 2013
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QFit to run in conjunction with Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo
The 2013 Queensland Fitness Conference (QFit) will run in conjunction with the 2013 Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo, making the weekend of 12th and 13th October a highlight...
Jun 26, 2013
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Ararat gym facilities to feature in The Biggest Loser season nine
With Ararat set to be the location for part of The Biggest Loser season nine, the Victorian town's fitness facilities are currently being used by contestants in the reality TV...
Jun 26, 2013
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Vivafit introduces Vivaslim weight management program
Women-only fitness franchise group Vivafit has launched Vivaslim, a weight management program available to both Vivafit franchisees and as an independent franchise. Focussing on...
Jun 25, 2013
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Zombie phenomena continues with 'Zombies, Run!' fitness app
The recent phenomena of 'zombie' themed entertainment has crossed over to fitness with the release of 'Zombies, Run!' 2, a smartphone fitness game where users' run while pursued...
Jun 24, 2013
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Christchurch City Council Planning Committee recommends New Brighton waterpark study
Christchurch City Council's Planning Committee has this week agreed to recommend a study into the economic feasibility of a waterpark in the beachside suburb of New Brighton and...
Jun 24, 2013
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Zumba Fitness launches initiative to help combat hunger
While participants in their classes usually look to shed calories, Zumba Fitness has launched a new initiative encouraging people to donate them in order to reduce world hunger....
Jun 23, 2013
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New green gym turns workouts into watts
24 hour gym chain Stepz Fitness is turning workouts into watts with the launch of a new green club on the Gold Coast. Stepz Fitness Benowa is the first gym in Queensland to...
Jun 21, 2013
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Preventative health again misses out in NSW budget
Inspite of the NSW Government's announcement of a health budget of $1.2 billion, the YMCA has highlighted that preventative health has again been overlooked in favour of...
Jun 18, 2013
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New Toowomba gym taps into wellness and wellbeing market
Less than 12 months after opening the first Zama Yoga studios in the Brisbane suburb of Toowong and in Toowomba's Southtown Shopping Centre, owners Ben and Nicole Loxley have...
Jun 18, 2013
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