News: Wellness
South Hedland Aquatic Centre finally opens
The Town of Port Hedland has finally opened the doors on its $10.5 million refurbishment of the South Hedland Aquatic Centre (SHAC). Completed in January, the official opening...
Jun 17, 2013
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District takes a lead with advice on outdoor gyms
With a growing number of outdoor gyms and fitness trails being installed at parks, reserves and beaches across Australia, the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)...
Jun 17, 2013
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Piscina Barcelona: the new international hub of the aquatic sector
After two decades and ten previous exhibitions, Piscina Barcelona (the Barcelona International Aquatic Exhibition) is now expanding beyond being Europe's leading event for not...
Jun 16, 2013
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Disability charity seeks donations of old/unwanted gym equipment
NSW-based Civic Disability Services is in the process of setting up a new gym offering a range of activities to promote physical fitness and wellbeing for people with...
Jun 16, 2013
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Tasmania records best ever activity levels
Recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that Tasmania has achieved its best ever results in participation levels for sport, recreation and physical...
Jun 14, 2013
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How High Intensity Interval Training is changing the face of exercising
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has issued a guidance note on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and how it is changing the face of exercising....
Jun 13, 2013
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Inaugural CERTFIT Fitness Training Convention to feature full-day sales and marketing seminar with D
A new three-day training convention for fitness professionals to be launched in conjunction with the upcoming NZ Fitness Expo will feature a full-day sales and marketing seminar...
Jun 12, 2013
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NZ Fitness Expo returns to ASB Showgrounds
After its inaugural success last year, New Zealand's most dynamic fitness event, the NZ Fitness Expo, will return to Auckland on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July. To be held...
Jun 10, 2013
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BIG4 Holiday Parks announce 50 dog friendly parks
BIG4 Holiday Parks are abandoning their strict no-dog policy with the announcement that 50 member parks now welcome dogs, offering guests the opportunity to travel with their...
Jun 10, 2013
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Children on the internet play less sport
Children who spend extended periods on the Internet are much less likely to participate in sporting activities, according to data released today (7th June) by the Australian...
Jun 7, 2013
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Lauryn Eagle launches boxing with ZOVA
International boxing champion Lauryn Eagle is backing a new kind of fitness program that is predicted to become the next global exercise phenomenon. Eagle has teamed up with...
Jun 5, 2013
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Frankston City Council looks for a name for its new regional aquatic centre
Frankston City Council is inviting the public to have a say in the naming of its new $49 million regional aquatic centre, scheduled to open mid 2014. Entrants can win a $500...
Jun 5, 2013
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Sydney University Sport & Fitness installs 70 pieces of new cardio equipment
Sydney University Sport & Fitness's (SUSF) has recently completed a major overhaul of its cardiovascular equipment with the installation of 70 new LifeFitness Discover SE...
Jun 4, 2013
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Sir Richard Branson launches inaugural Singapore fitness club with non contract membership commitment
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson has launched the first Virgin Active Health Club in South-east Asia at One Raffles Place, Singapore. Scheduled to open in the third...
Jun 2, 2013
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Research shows lap swimming can prolong youth
Research conducted by Indiana University Bloomington's Counsilman Centre for the Science of Swimming shows regular laps of the pool may be the answer to prolonging youth. In the...
May 29, 2013
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NSW Fair Trading Commissioner reminds consumers of gym membership rights and responsibilities
In another example of consumer affairs authorities focussing on fitness club management and membership issues, NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe has issued a reminder to...
May 29, 2013
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New club openings as Virgin Group looks to expand across Australia's wellness sector
Sir Richard Branson has announced the opening of two new Virgin Active Health Clubs in Australia. The first club, set to open in early 2014, will be located in a new 'urban...
May 28, 2013
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Adelaide City Council plan for a more active city and park lands
Adelaide City Councillors have endorsed the Active City Strategy 2013 - 2023 that sets out a series of strategies to help those who live, work, study or visit the city maintain...
May 27, 2013
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cityfitness' instructors among the first in New Zealand to receive formal qualifications
In a bid to underline their skills in delivering world class group exercise classes, cityfitness' Group Fitness Instructors in-house training programme is now acknowledged as a...
May 27, 2013
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Gold Coast's Golden Door Health Retreat to get Biggest Loser makeover
The Golden Door Health Retreat on Queenslands Gold Coast is to be rebranded as The Biggest Loser Retreat from July 2013 making the resort Australia's first-ever dedicated...
May 26, 2013
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PPR wins Zumba public relations account
Award winning communications agency PPR (Professional Public Relations) is to manage public relations for Zumba Fitness in Australia and New Zealand. A statement from PPR...
May 24, 2013
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UCOL graduate exercises fitness business know-how
A UCOL (University College of Learning) postgraduate student has started up a group-oriented community health initiative for overweight individuals in the Manawatu District....
May 23, 2013
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Workshop to explain progress of Karratha 20:20 plan
Parks and Leisure Australia (Western Australian Region) are to stage a workshop on the $170 million Karratha 20:20 plan, the community infrastructure program that the Shire of...
May 22, 2013
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Wollongong outdoor fitness operators unhappy at City Council 'sweat taxes'
Fitness businesses conducting outdoor classes in the Illawarra are continuing to object to plans by Wollongong City Council to increase annual fees for the use of parks,...
May 21, 2013
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