News: Wellness
2013 Fitness Industry Trends survey invites industry professionals to share their feelings
With data gathering underway for the 2013 Fitness Industry Trends report, Ezypay is now focusing on getting club owners and managers to participate in the survey. Since being...
Feb 20, 2013
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Beddie explains benefits of fitness franchises: importance of franchisees honouring their contracts
Against a backdrop of a franchisee rebranding three franchised Club Physical gyms in Auckland, Fitness New Zealand Chief Executive Richard Beddie has issued a general letter...
Feb 19, 2013
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Leading female fitness entrepreneurs to address Women in Fitness forum
Aimed at women who work in fitness and leisure, this week's 'Women In Fitness Forum' will be addressed by three previous Australian 'fitness club of the year' award winners...
Feb 18, 2013
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Australians urged to double daily rate of exercise
Confirming that "Australia is facing an obesity epidemic", new dietary guidance from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australia's peak medical body,...
Feb 18, 2013
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Auckland gym rebanding shocks established franchisor
A legal battle has broken out between the owner of Auckland's well-known Club Physical gym chain and a franchisee who suddenly changed the name of three branches. Until the end...
Feb 18, 2013
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Parks Forum invites industry to celebrate Parks Week
The Parks Forum is inviting agencies and individuals around Australia and New Zealand to celebrate the important role that public parks play in contributing to the health of...
Feb 17, 2013
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FitnessNZ announces 2013 FitEx conference dates
Following the success of the 2012 FitEx conference last November, Fitness New Zealand has announced that the FitEx 2013 will be held on 23rd and 24th November. FitEx 2012, an...
Feb 15, 2013
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Fitness Australia talks with Primary Health Care
Fitness Australia has launched an online video series that will profile the capacity of the fitness industry and the value of 'exercise referral' to General Practitioners....
Feb 14, 2013
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Tallebudgera climbing wall facility reaches new heights
Opened in November last year, the Tallebudgera Beach Climbing Wall development on the Gold Coast is proving to be a popular facility with over 1,000 people having ascended its...
Feb 14, 2013
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Stace outlines Fitness Australia's election and lobbying agenda
Fitness Australia Chief Executive Lauretta Stace has outlined how the Association has raised its profile with government, stakeholders and the wider public through the media...
Feb 13, 2013
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Christchurch cityfitness gym to reopen
Two years after it was closed by the Christchurch earthquake of February 2011, cityfitness on Moorhouse Avenue is to re-open. The Harvey Norman Centre, which houses cityfitness...
Feb 13, 2013
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New Zealand fitness industry grew faster than the economy in 2012
Research by FitnessNZ has revealed initial findings that fitness centre membership levels in New Zealand may have grown by as much as 4% in 2012, almost double the estimated...
Feb 12, 2013
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Victorian plans for smoking bans at sporting venues, playgrounds and skate parks
Following similar legislation in other States, the Victorian Government has announced legislative plans to ban smoking at sporting facilities, children's playgrounds and skate...
Feb 10, 2013
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Ezypay survey highlights key trends in fitness
With the Australian and New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey set to start gathering data for its next edition, Ezypay has released findings on key industry trends in its 2013...
Feb 6, 2013
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Plus Fitness 24/7 forms retail alliance with Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale, the world's seventh largest retailer with 602 warehouses globally and which generates over 1.9 million transactions per day, has joined forces with Plus...
Feb 5, 2013
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PaySmart Business Development Managers share their knowledge
Working face to face with thousands of small, medium and large businesses everyday, the team at PaySmart continually look to support their clients in achieving their business...
Feb 4, 2013
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Wellington opens three news pools
Three new swimming pool facilities have opened in New Zealand's capital city in recent weeks - delivering a major boost for pain relief, rehabilitation, swim safety and...
Feb 4, 2013
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Friends Health and Fitness takes a considered approach to cardio equipment
For Friends Health and Fitness Gym Manager, Deb Hill, choosing a new suite of cardio machines was an important investment, not just in the equipment, but in the actual process...
Feb 1, 2013
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FitX Sports and Fitness Expo 2013 to focus on fitness, families and fun
Aiming to entertain, inspire and involves attendees in fitness, Melbourne's 2013 FitX Sports and Fitness Expo will cater for all ages of activity - from children to parents...
Jan 31, 2013
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Fitbit to launch new wristband activity tracker
Global fitness connectivity innovator Fitbit has announced the Australian launch of the Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband. By combining its expertise in building...
Jan 25, 2013
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Active Moreland website launch aims to get more people more active more often
Offering locals the opportunity to swim at one of the six Active Moreland aquatic centres, a hit of tennis at one of many local courts, a walk in the parks or a game of football...
Jan 24, 2013
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China faces youth fitness crisis
Despite its increasingly formidable performance in many Olympic sports, China is experiencing a serious decline in fitness and physical activity among its young people. With...
Jan 23, 2013
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PaySmart helps business take back payment control
All organisations, large and small, need to maintain a positive cash flow, but that is often easier said than done. With many businesses struggling to keep on top of this...
Jan 23, 2013
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Alpine Health & Fitness launches 'Bootcamp for Beginners'
Alpine Health & Fitness is offering a new beginner bootcamp in response to the Queenstown community's demand for an entry level fitness programme. Rookies 'The Bootcamp for...
Jan 21, 2013
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