News: Wellness
Court order stalls breakaway gym franchise
A fitness club franchisee who cancelled his franchise agreements and rebranded three Auckland gyms without warning has been told to stop operating with immediate effect by the...
Mar 7, 2013
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Queensland plan to get more women involved in sport
Five of Queensland's top sporting identities have come together to deliver a plan to get more women and girls involved in sport. The group, convened by acting Queensland...
Mar 7, 2013
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Australian Fitness & Health Expo ramps up industry marketing campaign
With the 2013 Australian Fitness & Health Expo less than six weeks away, exhibition organiser Diverse Exhibitions is ramping up its marketing efforts. For industry professionals...
Mar 6, 2013
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Hanmer Springs Resort benefits from upgrade
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has seen an expansion of visitor numbers since its $7.5 million investment in expanding and upgrading its facilities. Completed in 2010, the...
Mar 6, 2013
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Fernwood Fitness opens its doors to mark International Women's Day
Women's only health club chain Fernwood Fitness is marking International Women's Day (8th March) by inviting women across Australia to try their clubs for free from 1st to 8th...
Mar 5, 2013
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary farewells Holey the crocodile
Holey, a 5.1 metre, 42-year-old saltwater crocodile, was recently euthanased at the Gold Coast's Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary after vets discovered an aggressive cancer had...
Mar 4, 2013
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Sports facility boost for Bendigo
More people in Bendigo will be getting more active, more often, after the Victorian Government announced it would provide $1.05 million to develop a range of new sports...
Mar 4, 2013
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German trade show at the intersection between fitness and health
Germany's FIBO, Europe's leading international trade show for fitness, wellness and health, brings suppliers of health-oriented training equipment and concepts together with not...
Mar 3, 2013
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Wellingtonians encouraged to 'Get Healthy by Nature' through Parks Week
The Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) is backing the Parks Week theme to 'Get healthy by nature' with a series of park-based events around the Wellington region between...
Mar 2, 2013
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Northern Territory backs Parks Week 2013
The Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory is encouraging Territorians to get healthy by nature and take part in this year's Parks Week. Parks Week is an annual...
Mar 1, 2013
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Auckland gym court case has global implications for franchising
The dispute between Auckland fitness franchise Club Physical and former franchisee Jolt Fitness has "global implications" for the franchising industry according to Franchise...
Feb 28, 2013
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Landmark Group reveals US$150 million investment in Fitness First in the Middle East
Dubai's Landmark Group, owner of Fitness First's Middle East franchise, is to invest US$150 million as part of a three-year regional expansion plan for the global health club...
Feb 28, 2013
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Exercise makes people happier, group fitness makes them happiest
A YMCA Victoria survey of 3,000 members at their managed fitness clubs that asked how they felt before and after exercise, has revealed that exercise makes people happier and...
Feb 27, 2013
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Australian Fitness and Health Expo helps attendees stay ahead of the competition
For fitness industry professionals the 2013 Australian Fitness & Health Expo is set to reveal the latest fitness trends, educate on innovative training techniques and give...
Feb 27, 2013
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iconnect360 goes 24/7
Increasing activity in the 24/7 fitness clubs sector has seen distributor Ezypay release detailed information on 'how to set up iconnect360 membership management software in a...
Feb 26, 2013
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Toilets the attraction at South Korean theme park
The world's first toilet theme park has opened in the Korean city of Suwon. The Restroom Cultural Exhibit Hall and Theme Park has a museum displaying Roman style loos,...
Feb 26, 2013
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Sport and fitness nutrition market to be worth more than $6 billion by 2018
The global market for sports and fitness nutrition supplements is projected to exceed $6 billion by 2018, according to a report by market researcher Global Industry Analysts...
Feb 25, 2013
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Final bridge opens on Melbourne's Peninsula Link Trail
Riders, runners and walkers in the south-east of Melbourne have welcomed the opening of the Peninsula Link Trail's final pedestrian and cycling bridge. Approximately 17.5...
Feb 25, 2013
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Jetts Group wins consecutive annual customer satisfaction award
24/7 health and fitness group, Jetts, has received the 'Canstar Blue #1 gym for Customer Satisfaction' for the second year running. The award, from Australia's leading...
Feb 25, 2013
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Members get physical about broken franchising agreement
In advance of a legal battle in the New Zealand High Court over the rebranding of three Club Physical gyms, Club Physical members have mounted a protest over the club owner's...
Feb 25, 2013
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cityfitness now home to Franks Brothers Strength and Conditioning
The recently reopened cityfitness on Moorhouse Avenue in Christchurch has launched a new partnership with Frank Brothers Strength and Conditioning. The Franks family, including...
Feb 23, 2013
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Physical inactivity costs New Zealand almost 1% of GDP
Inactivity cost New Zealand approximately $1.3 billion, or 0.7% of its total GDP, in 2010 according to a new study commissioned by Auckland Council, Waikato Regional Council and...
Feb 22, 2013
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Preva Personal Accounts the latest advance in networked fitness
Leading fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Precor has launched Preva Personal Accounts in Australia the latest addition to its Preva networked fitness package. Preva...
Feb 22, 2013
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Jetts celebrates 200th club opening
Leading health and fitness franchise group Jetts Fitness has continued its rapid expansion with the opening of its 200th club. The opening of the 200th club, located Brisbane,...
Feb 21, 2013
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