News: Wellness
Goodlife Health Clubs Acquires three Re-Creation Clubs
The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX: AAD) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of three Re-Creation health clubs in Melbourne for its Goodlife Health Club brand and...
Mar 9, 2011
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Singapore's National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign to target obesity
Singapore's National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign is to be remade to inspire more Singaporeans. Speaking in the Singapore Parliament on Friday, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for...
Mar 8, 2011
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Australians encouraged to get moving through International Fitness Week
Australians are being encouraged to get moving, get fit and get healthy during International Fitness Week which runs from 14th to 20th March, 2011. International TV personality...
Mar 8, 2011
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Recruitment Begins at South Australian State Aquatic Centre
With its opening scheduled to be held in less than eight weeks, the process of recruitment for 250 new staff members at the South Australian State Aquatic Centre has began. The...
Mar 7, 2011
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C-Life Reaches New Heights with Xercise Pro
C-Life Health Club, Canterbury-Bankstown's premium fitness and health Club, has recently invested in Xercise Pro to assist its personal trainers manage their clients' exercise...
Mar 3, 2011
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2011 Fitness Australia Benchmarking Survey
Fitness Australia in conjunction with the University of South Australia will be beginning data collection via a survey for an ongoing benchmarking exercise on the fitness...
Mar 2, 2011
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Fitness Australia's Industry Leaders Forum
Fitness Australia's recent Industry Leaders Forum considered the vision, future possibilities and opportunities for the fitness industry and discussed Fitness Australia's role...
Mar 1, 2011
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Abu Dhabi's Grand Millennium Al Wahda opens health club and spa
Abu Dhabi's new Grand Millennium Al Wahda hotel has opened what is claimed to be the Emirate's largest health club. The 2,700 metre² gym and spa is open to members, hotel guests...
Feb 28, 2011
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No pain, no gain mentality not the answer to long-term health and well being
Australia's peak health and exercise body suggests that unrealistic reality television programs that encourage extreme weight loss, achieved by an excessive restriction of...
Feb 21, 2011
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Change of ownership for Anytime Fitness New Zealand
Anytime Fitness has announced a change in ownership of its New Zealand franchise. Previously owned by Anytime Fitness Australia master franchisors Justin McDonell and Jacinta...
Feb 18, 2011
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The Forum gets 5 Stars for Water Safety
The Forum in the NSW Hunter region has confirmed its position as a champion of water safety receiving a 5 Star Water Safety Partner status by the Royal Life Saving Society...
Feb 17, 2011
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Seminar series for South Australian fitness operators
Fitness Australia in conjuction with the Government of South Australia and Wentworth Advantage are proud to present Business+, a seminar series for the South Australian fitness...
Feb 16, 2011
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Sporting Stars encourage junk food consumption
An Australian study has found parents are easily persuaded to buy junk food for their children if it is endorsed by a sporting celebrity. The investigation into junk food...
Feb 15, 2011
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efi Sports Medicine Rebrands as Total Gym and launches New Product Line
efi Sports Medicine; one of the world’ leading manufacturers of functional and bodyweight resistance training equipment for fitness, athletic training and rehabilitation...
Feb 14, 2011
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Settlement precedes potential Sunbed banning legislation
The settlement of a gym user's claim that use of a sunbed gave him a melanoma has led to calls for a national ban on solariums. Before Christmas, melanoma survivor Jay Allen...
Feb 14, 2011
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Les Mills Begins Global Search for the Ultimate Studio
Les Mills International (LMI) has commenced a global search for the ultimate fitness studio. With its international reputation for creating 'fitness magic' through a combination...
Feb 11, 2011
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New fitness format, Krank, arrives in New Zealand
Manukau Leisure has opened New Zealand's first Krank studio at its Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre. The studio, which aims to cater for people with all degrees of fitness and...
Feb 10, 2011
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Women's Fitness Forum Popular with Delegates
The inaugural Women In Fitness Forum, held in Sydney on Friday, was a big success with delegates. The popular events set out to unite female health club, weight loss studio and...
Feb 7, 2011
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Medibank aligns with activity and sport programs
As part of encouraging people to live longer in good health, Australia’s Medibank Community Fund has announced two exciting partnerships which aim to get people moving – one...
Feb 5, 2011
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EYE fitness and GoGetta Finance join to support Flood victim
EYE fitness and GoGetta Equipment Finance have joined join forces to support fitness operators affected by the recent Queensland floods. The popular Generations Health and...
Feb 2, 2011
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Fitness First India plans rapid expansion
Fitness First has announced plans to expand to 50 stores in India over the next five years. Since arriving in India in 2008, the company has opened four clubs in India â one...
Jan 28, 2011
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Next Generation ASB Tennis Centre Redevelopment Set for July Completion
The redeveloped ASB Tennis Centre in the Auckland suburb of Parnell is set to be completed in July, resulting in what has been described as "the flashest sport and leisure club...
Jan 28, 2011
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Water Rides Boost Hanmer Springs Performance
The opening of a NZ$7.5 million extension at Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve in December has boosted the New Zealand attraction's holiday season performance. The 4,600 metre2...
Jan 27, 2011
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Fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne dies
Fitness pioneer and entrepreneur Jack LaLanne passed away on Sunday at the age of 96. LaLanne's contributions to the fitness industry span more than 70 years, starting his...
Jan 26, 2011
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