News: Wellness
Anytime Fitness launches revolutionary online portal
Anytime Fitness Australia, part of the world's largest 24 hour co-ed fitness franchise, has launched an exciting innovation to further strengthen their 24/7 philosophy. Anytime...
Jul 14, 2012
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Town of Port Hedland and YMCA partnership initiates Port Hedland Leisure
The Town of Port Hedland and YMCA Perth have entered into a four year partnership which will provide the Port Hedland community with a range of high quality aquatic, recreation...
Jul 13, 2012
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Key fitness brands get behind NZ Fitness Expo
The biggest brands in the New Zealand fitness industry have joined forces to support the upcoming NZ Fitness Expo. Les Mills, Zumba® and Life Fitness have signed on as...
Jul 13, 2012
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New funding to keep Indigenous Australians active
opportunities for Indigenous Australians to participate in sport and recreation have been announced through the Australian Government's $30.4 million Indigenous Sport and Active...
Jul 13, 2012
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Heart Foundation calls for fitness to be recognised as a health predictor
Poor fitness levels are a better predictor of mortality than weight or blood pressure and should be a higher priority for GPs according to a report on Sports and Exercise...
Jul 12, 2012
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New Y Women's Health Club 'more than a gym'
The YMCA of Sydney has unveiled a new Y Women's Health Club at the Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre (MIISC) in western Sydney - which is set to become a vital hub of community...
Jul 11, 2012
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New openings mark 'aggressive expansion' by Celebrity Fitness
Asian fitness club chain Celebrity Fitness is on an aggressive expansion trail looking to open new clubs and to acquiring smaller fitness centres. Celebrity Fitness, which until...
Jul 10, 2012
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Promoting healthy lifestyles across Cardinia Shire
Five-time world champion aerial skier and Olympic medalist Jacqui Cooper has joined the Victorian Government and Cardinia Shire to spearhead the biggest-ever push for healthier...
Jul 10, 2012
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Sport unites during national reconciliation week
Saturday saw Federal Minister for Sport Kate Lundy celebrate the 2012 NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week by opening the YMCA Canberra...
Jul 9, 2012
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Last chance to enter Australian Health and Fitness Industry Quality Awards
Entries for Fitness Australia's 2012 Health and Fitness Industry Quality Awards close this Tuesday. The Awards are presented annually to recognise, promote and celebrate...
Jul 8, 2012
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Discovering High Tech Strength Equipment
Leading fitness supplier, Precor has launched the Discovery Line - a new line of plate-loaded strength equipment. Featuring seven pieces combining all the foundational...
Jul 7, 2012
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Never too old to get active
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic's Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Te Pare a Ruahine, has introduced a new programme to keep the over 60s fit and active. Never2old is a physical activity...
Jul 6, 2012
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PTBiz 2012 Workshop to address the business side of Personal Training
As a result of not making enough money despite working long hours, a staggering 90% of Personal Trainers quit less than a year into the profession. Recognising the growing need...
Jul 5, 2012
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Luxury spa opens at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa is addings another world-class product to its offerings with the opening of ESPA, a 10,000 metres2 luxury spa. Set to open on 6th July at the tranquil...
Jul 4, 2012
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Adelaide City Council introduces new fitness activity permit system
Adelaide City Council (ACC) has established a new permit system - The Fitness Activity Permit System - that will enable personal trainers/fitness instructors to conduct their...
Jul 4, 2012
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Solarium operators shed sunbeds to public
With Governments introducing bans and restrictions on commercial solariums, struggling operators are offloading unwanted sunbeds online. Sydney's Sun-Herald newspaper has...
Jul 3, 2012
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Celebrity Fitness celebrates first ever Malaysian Fitness for Charity event
Celebrity Fitness staged its first 'Fitness for Charity' in Kuala Lumpur at the weekend with hundreds of participants joining in a fitness marathon including Zumba, Sh'bam, DNA...
Jul 3, 2012
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Fitbit launches technology products in Australia
Internationally renowned connected health and fitness brand Fitbit has launched its products, websites and mobile apps in Australia. Consisting of the Ultra Wireless Activity +...
Jul 2, 2012
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Inaugural Queensland Fitness Conference announced for Brisbane
Brisbane is set to offer new education and training opportunities for fitness professionals this October with the inaugural Queensland Fitness Conference (QFIT) set to link with...
Jul 1, 2012
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Exercise proven to reduce Australians' diabetes risk
While almost every Australian is familiar with the term diabetes, knowledge of how it can be identified and avoided is less widely recognised and will be put under the spotlight...
Jun 28, 2012
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Precor's new Adaptive Motion Trainer strides out
Following the launch of its new Australian office, leading fitness equipment manufacturer Precor has released the company's new Adaptive Motion Trainer ® (AMT) with Open Stride....
Jun 27, 2012
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Pure Fitness opens biggest ever club at Singapore's Asia Square
Pure Fitness' new health club in Singapore's Asia Square is the growing chain's largest. The 3,000 metre2 club features state-of-the-art equipment and a range of classes as well...
Jun 24, 2012
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Australian Sport tackles binge drinking
Twelve of Australia's national sporting associations are to turn their backs on alcohol sponsorship as a result of a $25 million deal with the Federal Government. Under a...
Jun 23, 2012
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Perth launch to prevent sporting tragedies
Under a new Western Australia program advocating the early use of defibrillation in sport, Perth Football Club has become the first in the state to purchase a defibrillator to...
Jun 22, 2012
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