News: Wellness
NSW Government bans commercial tanning units
The NSW Government is introducing tough new laws banning commercial ultraviolet (UV) solaria tanning units in NSW. NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker announced the ban on...
Feb 4, 2012
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Government
Jetts takes out top award for customer satisfaction
Leading 24/7 gym chain Jetts has received the inaugural Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers' award for gyms. The Award, from the independent customer satisfaction ratings...
Feb 3, 2012
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Fitness
Free webinars on member retention strategies
Member Retention specialists MobileFit Australia will be running a series of free member retention 'webinars' for one week at the end of February. The webinars are aimed at...
Feb 1, 2012
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Fitness
Inaugural NZ Fitness Expo set for Auckland's ASB Showgrounds
Exhibition and event management agency REMR have announced details of the inaugural NZ Fitness Expo. Scheduled to be held on 28th and 29th July at the ASB Showgrounds, Auckland,...
Jan 31, 2012
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Fitness
Fitness helps disadvantaged get back on track
A City of Sydney outreach exercise program, which offers free fitness classes for people experiencing homelessness and mental illness, has helped hundreds of people get their...
Jan 27, 2012
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Fitness
Kinect relaunches as Physical Activity Australia
Kinect Australia, the Melbourne-based fitness professionals registration and advocacy organisation, has announced that it will be operating under a new name - Physical Activity...
Jan 18, 2012
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Wellness /
Fitness
AFL Players' Association releases Annual Development & Wellbeing report
The AFL Players' Association have announced an extension to their PlayWell Program, providing a framework for vocational, social, emotional, physical and psychological health to...
Jan 16, 2012
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Wellness
IHRSA identifies top health club trends for 2012
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced its annual list of Health Club Trends for 2012. By working with its global membership base of...
Jan 13, 2012
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Wellness /
Fitness
Ezypay issues January cash flow challenge
Direct debit service provider Ezypay has issued a cash flow challenge for aquatic, fitness and recreation businesses through the month of January. During January Ezypay is...
Jan 12, 2012
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Fitness
Zumba classes hit the pool
Global lifestyle brand Zumba Fitness is launching Aqua Zumba®, a water-based version of the globally successful Zumba® workout. Following the traditional Zumba formula already...
Jan 11, 2012
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Wellness /
Aquatics /
Fitness
YMCA stresses importance of child supervision in and around pools this summer
The YMCA of Sydney, together with Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) is strongly urging parents to "keep watch" and supervise their children in and around pools during...
Jan 10, 2012
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Education /
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Wellness /
Aquatics
UQ Sport Academy launches
The University of Queensland (UQ) Sport's high performance branch has celebrated the launch of its newly branded UQ Sport Academy (UQSA). The launch of the new brand coincides...
Jan 9, 2012
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Wellness /
Fitness
Fitness Australia announces first round of Grant recipients
12 fitness providers have been successful in receiving a $5,000 Start-up Grant to deliver Lift for Life®, a progressive resistance strength training program designed to assist...
Jan 9, 2012
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Wellness /
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Fitness
Liveable Cities Conference scheduled for Geelong in June
The 5th Healthy Cities: Working Together to Achieve Liveable Cities Conference will be a platform for government and industry sector professionals to discuss causes, effects and...
Jan 6, 2012
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Wellness /
Environment
IntelliSpa at World Spa Awards
Spa software provider, IntelliSpa, has a deep involvement in the World Spa Awards to be announced on 4th March at the London Hilton in Park Lane. IntelliSpa Chief Executive Anne...
Jan 6, 2012
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Billing
YMCA urges Australians to put health and family first
As Australians start to plan or put into practise their New Year's resolutions, the YMCA is urging everyone to make family and fitness a priority in 2012. The YMCA suggest that...
Jan 5, 2012
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Aquatics /
Fitness
REPs releases resources on exercise benefits
To help the New Zealand public understand the multiple advantages of exercise, and the benefits of using an exercise professional, the Registered Exercise Professionals (REPs)...
Jan 4, 2012
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Fitness
Alpine Health & Fitness' 'Revive' programme delivers 'life-changing' experiences
Revive, the latest programme from Queenstown's Alpine Health & Fitness, has proven to be a resounding success for weight loss, fitness, nutrition guidance and overall lifestyle...
Jan 3, 2012
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Fitness
FILEX presents unique opportunities for fitness businesses
Early bird registration discounts are set to close on 31st December for the FILEX 2012 Convention. The industry leading event, to be held on the weekend of 27th to 29th April...
Dec 30, 2011
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Wellness /
Fitness
Kalamunda Water Park reopens after $3 million refurbishment
The Shire of Kalamunda's Kalamunda Waterpark reopened just before Christmas having undergone more than $3 million in refurbishments. The park was closed at the beginning of 2010...
Dec 30, 2011
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Wellness /
Aquatics /
Play /
Waterparks
Moshtix reveals top 10 tips for safe summer partying
With the summer party season in full swing, youth-oriented event ticketing provider, Moshtix has released its top 10 tips on how to enjoy summer festivals, events and concerts,...
Dec 30, 2011
Events /
Wellness /
Venues /
Entertainment
Foundation chief urges Australians to make the most of 'Parks for People'
Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife Chief Executive Steve Corbett is urging Australians to enjoy Australia's "amazing national parks and all the fantastic things they have...
Dec 28, 2011
Recreation /
Wellness /
Parks
Timaru's CBAY incorporates SBS Events Centre and Fitness Studio
Timaru District Council's ambitious Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre development has achieved a significant landmark with the an agreement for the management and operation of...
Dec 28, 2011
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Wellness /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Making Australia more bicycle friendly
The contribution that increasing participation in bike riding can make to the health of all Australians is one of the features of the recently released report 'The Critical...
Dec 23, 2011
Design /
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Wellness /
Government