News: Wellness
Thanyapura hosts Bob Dwyer rugby clinic: appoints business development executive
Rugby World Cup winning coach Bob Dwyer is this weekend presenting the first in a series of three rugby coaching clinics to be held on the Thai resort island of Phuket this...
Mar 9, 2012
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Urban design can boost activity and health
The design of cities and buildings can address Australia's obesity crisis, say the supporters of a new Tasmanian degree in public health. Heart Foundation Australian President...
Mar 8, 2012
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Fernwood Fitness marks International Women's Day with free admission
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 all day. In a...
Mar 8, 2012
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Simon Weatherill to address ALFA networking event at the Australian Fitness & Health Expo
Facility management expert Simon Weatherill will be the keynote speaker at the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) networking lunch being held during the 2012...
Mar 7, 2012
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Gold Coast club tests reACT to the limit
Prior to the full commercial release of the reACT (Rapid Eccentric Anaerobic Core Trainer) product at the upcoming Australian Fitness and Health Expo, Snap Fitness Southport has...
Mar 7, 2012
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Plus Fitness 24/7 opens 20th outlet
All-hours access gym chain, Plus Fitness 24/7 is opening its 20th club this week - with 18 more outlets scheduled for opening across Australia. Franchisors John Fuller and Nigel...
Mar 6, 2012
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Business fitness as important as personal fitness
Having been involved in the New Zealand fitness industry for over 30 years, Tony Martin is a Kiwi fitness legend. Competing in over 100 bodybuilding shows including winning the...
Mar 5, 2012
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Lane Cove community to Walk around the World
The community of Lane Cove in Sydney is to launch an initiative to encourage local residents to get active. The Walk around the World challenge is inviting participants to...
Mar 2, 2012
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New management roles advance growth strategy for Debitsuccess
Debitsuccess, Australia's largest full-service direct debit payment processing company, has made two significant new appointments to their management team. Tim Hutchison has...
Mar 2, 2012
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Intelligenz Solutions Powers up Kuwait Club
Intelligenz Solutions, continuing their expansion globally, has recently implemented its integrated software management solution at Al Corniche in Kuwait. With over 3,000...
Mar 1, 2012
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RIDE indoor cycling measures its performance with MYZONE
The Australian based producers of the RIDE indoor cycling system have announced MYZONE® as its preferred heart rate training provider for it's program, instructors and...
Feb 29, 2012
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YMCA teams up with Sydney Kings
The YMCA of Sydney has announced a partnership with the National Basketball League's Sydney Kings, with a commitment to work together in promoting the importance of staying...
Feb 24, 2012
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Dr Andrew Rochford named Australian Institute of Fitness ambassador
TV Presenter Dr Andrew Rochford has teamed up with Australian Institute of Fitness to urge more people to start a career in the fitness industry and take on the role of...
Feb 23, 2012
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NSW to ban smoking at playgrounds, sports grounds and swimming pools
The NSW Government is to introduce a ban on smoking at playgrounds, public sports grounds, swimming pools, public transport stops and entrances to public buildings. The ban,...
Feb 21, 2012
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Fitness Buffet opens coupon site for activity
While coupon/group discount media continue to grow, while also coming under increasing scrutiny, New Zealander Callum Laing has founded Fitness Buffet - a coupon site for...
Feb 20, 2012
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Digital personal training tool launches at Alpine Health & Fitness
From today (18th February) Queenstown's fitness community has the opportunity to experience a free trial of PT in Your Ear, a revolutionary new digital personal training tool,...
Feb 18, 2012
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Cricket Australia facing tobacco advertising fines
Cricket Australia is potentially facing fines of up to $66,000 from Australian health authorities after displaying Hindi advertisements from an Indian tobacco company at during...
Feb 16, 2012
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Management changes at Fitness First's UK base
Private equity group BC Partners has replaced the senior management team at its Fitness First health club chain as it fights to preserve its US$660 million equity investment in...
Feb 14, 2012
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Anytime Fitness sells 300th franchise territory in Australia
In addition to having just opened their 130th Anytime Fitness club, Australian Master Franchisees Justin McDonell and Jacinta McDonell-Jimenez have now sold their 300th...
Feb 11, 2012
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NZQA starts qualifications review in the fitness industry
The New Zealand Government's Targeted Review of Qualifications (TROQ), through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA - Mana Tohu Matauranga O Aotearoa), is to focus on...
Feb 10, 2012
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Illnesses lead to closure of Yarra Ranges splash park
Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed the ongoing closure of its Seville Water Play Park after laboratory tests showed the presence of heightened levels of E coli bacteria and...
Feb 9, 2012
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Moshtix parters with Federal Government's National Drugs Campaign
Online youth ticketing provider, Moshtix has been named the key digital partner of the Federal Government's 'National Drugs Campaign', with a strong emphasis on ecstasy...
Feb 9, 2012
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Technogym claims global wellness leadership at Davos World Economic Summit
The recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland was notable for placing health and illness prevention as key priorities to ensure sustainable global social development....
Feb 8, 2012
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Thai Spa Association launches quality assurance scheme
The Thai Spa Association (TSA) has joined with global certification company SGS (formerly Soci�t� G�n�rale de Surveillance) to establish a voluntary code of standards...
Feb 6, 2012
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