News: Wellness
Award recognition for Australian Drug Foundation's 'Good Sports' program
The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) has won a prestigious Hesta Community Sector Award for its flagship community program Good Sports. Awarded on Monday 25th March 2013 at a...
Mar 27, 2013
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35,000 runners raise $2 million for Victorian children's appeal
A record capacity field of 35,000 generous and enthusiastic weekend warriors participated in Victoria's biggest fun run on Sunday (24th March), the Herald Sun/CityLink Run for...
Mar 26, 2013
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Victoria records four-fold increase in Cryptosporidium in public pools
As Victoria's hot summer weather led to a rise in swimming pool usage, health authorities have recorded a four-fold increase in waterborne gastric cases among pool users. As a...
Mar 26, 2013
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New Frevola treadmills feature 'intelligent' adjustment system
Distributed by Synergy Fitness, the new Frevola T7 and T510 series of treadmills feature an 'intelligent' adjustment system that automatically adjust its speed based on the...
Mar 25, 2013
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Tasmania introduces new Standards for Boxing and Combat Sports
Tasmanian Minister for Sport and Recreation, Michelle O'Byrne, has announced new standards governing boxing and combat sports in Tasmania. When the law comes into affect on 1st...
Mar 25, 2013
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Fitness and bodybuilding icon Joe Weider dies
Bodybuilding icon Joe Weider, who created the Mr Olympia contest and mentored a young Arnold Schwarzenegger, has died at the age of 93. Weider was also known for a publishing...
Mar 25, 2013
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New Zealand fitness organisations keen to work with councils to improve Personal Trainers' access to
With outdoor group and personal trainers in parks growing in popularity in New Zealand, fitness industry organisations Fitness New Zealand and the New Zealand Register of...
Mar 24, 2013
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Improving risk management for major sporting events
High-level representatives of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have announced joint plans to develop a research project on risk assessment and risk management for major...
Mar 23, 2013
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Women let down by lack of cycling networks
A lack of safe cycle paths is stopping women from riding, according to a new national survey by the Cycling Promotion Fund and the National Heart Foundation of Australia. More...
Mar 21, 2013
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Reaching new markets through the Australian Fitness and Health Expo
Exhibition organiser Diverse Exhibitions is highlighting that will be drawn to the 2013 Australian Fitness & Health Expo, and the range of exhibits targetted at these...
Mar 20, 2013
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Fitness management experts says gyms can boost business by going offline
The Women in Fitness network has launched its membership e-newsletter, with the first issue suggesting that fitness businesses can get a boost by focussing on 'offline'...
Mar 19, 2013
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Taking TV to task for advocating extreme exercise
With the Ten Network's 'The Biggest Loser' returning to Australia's television screens, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has questioned whether efforts to get the...
Mar 18, 2013
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Head Master Trainer appointments at Radical Fitness
Radical Fitness has announced key appointments in Australia and New Zealand with Tina Fotu named as Head Master Trainer for Australia and Terry Thorne taking on the role of Head...
Mar 17, 2013
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cityfitness secures two-year Waikato Chiefs sponsorship
cityfitness has been confirmed as a sponsor of the Waikato Chiefs Investec Super Rugby team. The fitness chain is a relative newcomer to the Waikato market with their Te Rapa...
Mar 16, 2013
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Government ignores 'ticking time-bomb' as Sports Science industry continues unregulated
An unregulated Sports Science industry is contributing to an environment where sports scientists operated with unprecedented powers, resulting in a ticking time-bomb that...
Mar 15, 2013
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Fitness Australia rejects claims that outdoor personal training is a 'middle class' indugence
Industry peak body Fitness Australia has rejected claims in the Sydney Morning Herald that outdoor personal training is a "middle class" indulgence that can embarrass onlookers...
Mar 14, 2013
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Premier Training partners with Fidelity Fitness in Dubai
Health and fitness education provider, Premier Training International, has opened its first international venue in Dubai. Partnering with Dubai's Fidelity Fitness Club at the Al...
Mar 13, 2013
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Neptune-Benson and Myrtha combine to equip 2013 FINA World Championships
Neptune-Benson, the leading manufacturer of commercial aquatic filtration systems, has announced that its award-winning Defender Regenerative Media Filters have been selected...
Mar 13, 2013
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Les Mills opens state-of-the-art club in the heart of Hamilton
Les Mills is giving Hamilton residents the chance to unleash their potential at a brand new $10 million fitness club in the heart of the city. New Zealand's largest and most...
Mar 12, 2013
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First international UFC GYM to open in Sydney
UFC GYM®, a partnership between the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) and New Evolution Ventures® (NeV), has opened its first international club in Sydney. The 3,000 metre2...
Mar 11, 2013
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Jolt Fitness succeeds in Court application to continue trading
The directors of the breakaway Auckland fitness franchise that rebranded their clubs as Jolt Fitness at the beginning of February have been successful in their application to...
Mar 9, 2013
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Jolt Fitness clubs stay open in Auckland
Seemingly unbowed by an order to cease trading by the New Zealand High Court, newly established fitness club group Jolt Fitness is today continuing to operate its three Auckland...
Mar 8, 2013
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Australian pole dancing takes weight loss to new heights
A ground-breaking Australian program that combines pole dancing with a controlled eating plan is achieving great results in helping women lose weight, increase muscle tone and...
Mar 8, 2013
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Shannan Ponton appointed Anytime Fitness brand advocate
Australian fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has announced the appointment of celebrity personal trainer Shannan Ponton as one of the company's brand advocates. With over 20...
Mar 7, 2013
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