News: Wellness
Organisers release details of China Guangzhou International Fitness Fair
The China Guangzhou International Fitness Fair (Fitness Guangzhou 2012) is to held at the China Import & Export Fair, Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou from 9th to 11th March 2012....
Dec 22, 2011
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'Wild play' movement comes to Centennial Parklands this summer
Centennial Parklands in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, has been pioneering 'wild' play experiences which aim to teach children bush skills, confidence and an appreciation of the...
Dec 20, 2011
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YMCA grows in Melbourne's west
The YMCA has opened another chapter in its 160 year history in Victoria with the opening of a new 'gym, swim and sports' facility in the western Melbourne suburb of Derrimut....
Dec 16, 2011
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How Clean is Your Pool Deck?
While the pool water in Australian public swimming pools might be of the highest quality, a major feature in the latest issue of Australasian Leisure Management questions the...
Dec 14, 2011
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Hamilton Zoo introduces Smoke-Free policy
Hamilton Zoo is helping to stub out smoking with the introduction of a new smoke-free policy. The policy has seen the majority of the Hamilton Zoo grounds become smoke-free from...
Dec 14, 2011
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Technogym's Kinesis helps Gwinganna's wellness mission
The award winning Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has been equipped with Technogym's Kinesis Wall. The multi-purpose unique workout that Kinesis provides enables guests to restore...
Dec 14, 2011
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Greg Hurst steps down at Australian Institute of Fitness
Longstanding Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) Chief Executive Greg Hurst has stepped down from his role, being replaced by Martin Hartcher. In a letter to industry...
Dec 13, 2011
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'Special forces' fitness looks to offer more than boot camps
Going beyond the programmes offered by established 'boot camp' operators, the recently opened SpecForce Fitness in Auckland's Eden Terrace offers "a new level of training...
Dec 12, 2011
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New owners plan US$136 million Fitness First expansion in the Middle East
The Dubai-based Landmark Group plans to spend as much as US$136 million expanding its Fitness First chain of gyms across the Middle East. Landmark, which bought up the regional...
Dec 11, 2011
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New Zealand sunbed operators fail safety requirements
Consumer NZ is warning people not to use sunbeds following a 'mystery shopper' survey which showed out of 66 sunbed operators, only 11 met all the necessary safety requirements....
Dec 10, 2011
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North Sydney Council restricts outdoor fitness group activities
North Sydney Council is to restrict outdoor fitness group activities, including boot camps, in its parks and reserves. Aggressive, intimidating or military-style squad training...
Dec 7, 2011
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AIF training facilities receive quality recognition for its training equipment and facilities
The Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) is one of the first registered training organisations (RTO) to have its training facilities approved by the Right Way Program, a new...
Dec 6, 2011
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Focus on good manners in the gym
A range of industry operators and media have been highlighting issues or 'gym etiquette' over recent weeks with the North Melbourne Recreation, the NineMSN website and industry...
Dec 3, 2011
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FitEx: the science and business of fitness and exercise
Following the success of this year's GetNZ Active Conference, Fitness New Zealand has announced that, from 2012, the industry conference will be expanded and re-branded as...
Dec 2, 2011
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Ripple Massage Makes Waves with Expansion into Sydney, Tasmania and Canberra
Mobile day spa Ripple Massage and Beauty is expanding its operations into Sydney, ACT and Tasmania. Launched six years ago by Mount Tamborine, Queensland-based therapist Alison...
Dec 1, 2011
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Excellence recognised at 2011 New Zealand Fitness Awards
The Les Mills Extreme fitness club in Wellington was a major award winner at the 2011 New Zealand Fitness Awards. Presented on Saturday in Auckland, Les Mills Extreme,...
Nov 30, 2011
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WA Health Department to issue 'Spray Park' guidance
The Western Australia Department of Health is developing laws for the operation of spray parks (also known as splash pads and 'zero-depth' water playgrounds) in Western...
Nov 30, 2011
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Double award for Clare & Gilbert Valley's Lifestyle Centre
Clare & Gilbert Valley Council's The Valleys Lifestyle Centre was a double award winner at the Links Modular Solutions, 2011 State Aquatics Conference, presented by Recreation...
Nov 29, 2011
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Time a key inhibitor to exercise
Finding time to exercise is the primary hurdle for Australians when it comes to exercise, but exercisers are motivated to continue so that they can feel good. These are the...
Nov 23, 2011
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Angelides goes solo with his fitness X Factor
Respected fitness convention presenter Xen Angelides has announced a move to focus full time on developing his own consultancy company, The X Factor. Angelides, whose depth of...
Nov 22, 2011
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Western Australian Government supports next big names in WA sport
150 emerging athletes across Western Australian are to receive financial assistance from the State's Smarter than Smoking Country Sport Scholarship program. Western Australian...
Nov 20, 2011
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2012 Australia Fitness & Health Expo gets Olympic fever
The date for the 2012 Australian Fitness & Health Expo has been confirmed with the fitness industries' big event set to take place at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre...
Nov 16, 2011
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Kellogg's scores 'hat trick of shame' in childrens marketing report
Kellogg's has the dubious honour of being responsible for Australia's worst junk food advertising, according to the Parent's Jury Fame & Shame Awards. In a press release...
Nov 11, 2011
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Plummer warns of the dangers of low-cost fitness memberships
Renowned US-based health and fitness expert Thomas Plummer has issued a warning to the global fitness industry about the perils of low-cost memberships. Addressing delegates at...
Nov 11, 2011
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