News: Wellness
Olympic inspiration should be met with sport safety
With the London Olympics inspiring many people to try new sports, Sports Medicine Australia, Australia's peak sports medicine body, advises that preparation is needed before...
Aug 5, 2012
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Goodlife recognised as one of the world's leading fitness clubs
Australia's Goodlife Health Club chain has been listed by Club Business International magazine as one of the 'Top 25' fitness chains in the world. The only wholly owned...
Aug 3, 2012
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Rise of 24/7 gyms heightens security requirements
The growth and increasing popularity of 24/7 gyms in Australia brings with it security obligations for facility operators. Against a backdrop of the growth of 24/7 gyms, the in...
Aug 3, 2012
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Poorer children struggling with movement skills competency
A growing number of Australian children show low levels of competency in fundamental movement skills, according to new research published in the international journal...
Aug 2, 2012
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Social Media changing the game for gyms and Personal Trainers
Social media is the cheapest and one of the most effective marketing strategies any gym or Personal Trainer can adopt according to Marketing for Gyms and PT's. Marketing for...
Aug 1, 2012
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NZ owned fitness chain challenges traditional 'gym' business model
New Zealand gym chain cityfitness is challenging the traditional 'gym' business model by introducing a 'garage style' training approach to its core fitness offerings. Over the...
Jul 31, 2012
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Report highlights growing importance of urban green space
As the world's population is drawn to ever-growing cities, the importance of green spaces (and their health, integration and economic benefits) is increasing but pressures on...
Jul 27, 2012
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Plus Fitness 24/7 sells territory number 60
Just 15 months after opening their first franchised club, fast growing 24 hour gym franchise Plus Fitness 24/7 has sold its 60th territory at Bondi Junction in Sydney's Eastern...
Jul 26, 2012
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Sportybots presents Australia-wide information sessions on children's multi-sports programs
From September, children's multi-sports programs provider Sportybots will be presenting a series of free information sessions in each of Australia's capital cities. Sportybots...
Jul 26, 2012
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Technogym equips 20 gyms at London Olympic venues
With the London Olympics just days away, Technogym, the exclusive fitness equipment supplier to the Games, has revealed how it has designed and equiped the main gym at the...
Jul 25, 2012
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Indoor Cycling Group named NSW Telstra Business award winner
The Indoor Cycling Group has been named NSW winner of the Telstra Business 'Go for Business Gold' competition, with Olympic motivator Laurie Lawrence presenting the award to the...
Jul 24, 2012
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First New Zealand Fitness Expo set for action-packed launch
The inaugural New Zealand Fitness Expo, set to be one of the biggest and most exhilarating fitness events ever to be staged in New Zealand, will be held in Auckland this...
Jul 23, 2012
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Ripple Massage expands into Tasmania
Australian owned mobile day spa Ripple Massage and Beauty is to expand its operations into Tasmania from July 2012. With current operations servicing the Gold Coast, Brisbane,...
Jul 22, 2012
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MobileFit kiosk technology launched at Elizabeth Aquadome
The Elizabeth Aquadome, owned by the City of Playford and managed by the YMCA of South Australia has announced the launch of MobileFit technology in their health club. The...
Jul 20, 2012
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Cruise ship fitness facilities fit for a Princess
Princess Cruises has unveiled state-of-the-art fitness facilities that will feature aboard their 3,600-passenger Royal Princess launching in June 2013. Stretching from decks 17...
Jul 20, 2012
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Inactivity to blame for 1 in 10 Australian deaths
A lack of physical activity is responsible for one in ten premature deaths in Australia and worldwide, according to a new study published in respected UK medical journal The...
Jul 19, 2012
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First 'European-standard' fitness club opens in Saigon
Fit24, a 'European-standard' fitness and yoga centre, has opened in the Vietnamese commercial hub of Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. Occupying 2,500 metre2 of space and with 70 cardio...
Jul 19, 2012
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Leisure Concepts Australia named Stott Pilates international distributor of the year
Melbourne-based Leisure Concepts Australia has been named international distributor of the year for Stott Pilates. Stott Pilates is an approach to the original Pilates exercise...
Jul 18, 2012
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Lane Cove Council boots out noisy fitness activities
Lane Cove Council on Sydney's lower North Shore has introduced a policy restricting outdoor fitness training at its parks and sportsfields. Largely based on noise complaints...
Jul 18, 2012
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Geelong recognised for obesity prevention
2012 has seen the city of Geelong gain considerable recognition for its anti-obesity programs. The city is one of 14 municipalities to be included in the joint Federal and...
Jul 17, 2012
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Cityfitness to open new Auckland club
cityfitness, New Zealand's fastest growing domestically owned health and fitness group, has announced that it has signed an agreement to operate out of the former Harbour...
Jul 17, 2012
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Trans-Tasman solo rower Shaun Quincey joins Debitsuccess
Shaun Quincey, who in 2010 famously rowed across the Tasman Sea solo at age 25, has begun a new role as National Business Development Manager for payment solutions company...
Jul 16, 2012
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Australian research highlights benefits of yoga
With yoga ranking as one of Australia's most popular forms of physical activity, a new nationwide academic study has highlighted its benefits. The national survey of 3,892 yoga...
Jul 16, 2012
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Fitness Network to run WA's WAFIC Conference
The Australian Fitness Network is to take over the management and marketing of Western Australia's 2013 Wellness and Fitness Industry Conference (WAFIC) from founding organisers...
Jul 15, 2012
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