News: Wellness
New Fitness Expo for Brisbane
The inaugural Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo at will be held at the city's Convention and Exhibition Centre in October. The Expo aims to tap into the growing demand for health...
Jun 2, 2011
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Fitness First to focus on Asia
Fitness First is continuing its focus on developing countries, particularly in Asia, following the sales of its clubs in France, Spain and Italy. With the sale of all 45 Fitness...
Jun 2, 2011
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Contours' Blue Fitness partnership presents opportunities for franchisees
The recent preferred supplier agreement signed with Blue Fitness, suppliers of Star Trac and Hoist equipment presents a fantastic opportunity for owners and managers within the...
Jun 1, 2011
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Power Plate unveils vibrating bike
Power Plate International has introduced the Power Plate powerBIKE, a mechanical stationary bike with integrated vibration technology. The new machine from the company that...
May 30, 2011
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GNFP highlights health fears for Western Australian aquatic play space
A children's pool at a Western Australian waterpark should be permanently closed amid grave concerns about water quality, an independent water treatment assessor says. Kalamunda...
May 24, 2011
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Doctors to prescribe exercise as medicine
A new 'Exercise is Medicine' campaign, being launched today, will see doctors issue prescriptions for regular exercise. In a move to combat rising health issues in Australia,...
May 20, 2011
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New survey ranks world's top fitness clubs
The inaugural survey, called Scoreboard, has been designed to measure accurate group fitness attendance data, and use this to better benchmark what is possible for clubs to...
May 18, 2011
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Technogym's mywellness key receives FIBO 'Health Innovation Award'
Technogym's mywellness key has received the prestigious 'Health Innovation Award' at the recent FIBO 2011 - the leading European trade show for fitness and wellness. mywellness...
May 16, 2011
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HQH Fitness rebrands and aims to lift standards
Fitness education and fitness equipment provider Highest Quality Health & Fitness (HQH) has rebranded itself as HQH Fitness and set itself the goal of lifting the standard of...
May 14, 2011
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High Court dismisses PPCA appeal on music in fitness
Fitness Australia has reported that the PPCA's application to the High Court to appeal the Federal Court decision in relation to the licence Scheme for the use of music in group...
May 13, 2011
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Will People Join a Fitness Club Online?
25% of fitness club members would join a fitness club online, according to the 2011 Australian & New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey (ANZFIS), a rise from 17% who said they...
May 12, 2011
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Configure Express Palmerston North moves one step ahead
Fitness operators Configure Express are continuing to help New Zealand Women reach their fitness goals with the opening of a new gym in Palmerston North. Working with...
May 10, 2011
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Parks Essential for Human Health
A walk in the park is more than just a nice way to spend time, it's an essential component for good health, according to University of Illinois environment and behavior...
May 10, 2011
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Debitsuccess helps NZ fitness clubs get into gear
Seminar attendees hear cost-effective marketing solutions and social media strategies for building their businesses. Debitsuccess held its most recent business seminar in...
May 6, 2011
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North West Sydney site for Virgin Active's newest club
Virgin Active has announced details of its latest Virgin Active Health Club, set to open at the Norwest Business Park in Sydney's Baulkam Hills. Claiming that the new clubs will...
May 5, 2011
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Club Physical's Richards questions Auckland Council's aquatic and fitness spending
New Zealand fitness club operator Paul Richards has taken Auckland City Councillors to task about spending rates money on "treadmills, cross-trainers and expensive television...
May 4, 2011
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PaySmart establishes new benchmark for direct debits
Fitness industry direct debit provider PaySmart has created a set of standard benchmarks for the industry, aimed at making what companies offer transparent to their customers....
May 4, 2011
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New music licensing scheme for NZ fitness industry
Fitness New Zealand and Phonographic Performance New Zealand Music Licensing (PPNZ) have released a new music licensing scheme for playing music in gyms and fitness facilities....
May 2, 2011
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Heart Foundation opens entries for Healthy Community Awards
Entries are now open for the Heart Foundation Healthy Community Awards 2011. Previously known as the Local Government Awards, these new look awards recognise Councils for their...
May 2, 2011
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Gecko Kids Fitness set to open seventh club
Gecko Kids Fitness is to open its latest 'kids only' fitness centre at Feelgood Fitness in the Brisbane suburb of Warwick on 3rd May. Gecko currently has six licenses operating...
Apr 28, 2011
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Leisure Inc. tackles child obesity in Bahrain
Bahrain-based leisure development and consulting firm Leisure-Inc has added three new interactive children's fitness systems to its product portfolio in a bid to tackle the...
Apr 23, 2011
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Fitness Experts to Share Sales Mastery
A team of Australia's top fitness sales and marketing experts are to present a unique series of seminars that aim to help fitness and recreation professionals boost membership...
Apr 21, 2011
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Les Mills alerted to illegal copyright downloads
A further reminder of the power of social network Twitter has been revealed this week with Les Mills International, the New Zealand company that is the world's largest provider...
Apr 20, 2011
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Leisure Concepts Australia reveals Stott Pilates distributorship at Fitness and Health Expo
One of the highlights of the weekend's Australian Fitness and Health Expo at Darling Harbour was Leisure Concepts Australia's presentation of their recent partnership with...
Apr 19, 2011
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