News: Wellness
Popular swimming spots prove unsafe
Popular New Zealand swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows. Of 206 New Zealand rivers, lakes, lagoons and estuaries...
Jul 26, 2010
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Wellness
City of Stirling slashes planned training policy charges
On the back of its consultation with Fitness Australia, Western Australia's City of Stirling has made major changes to its planned Personal Training Policy that will see...
Jul 26, 2010
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Parks
Gwinganna Retreat launches Men's health program
The Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has introduced its first mens' health program, 'The Men's Retreat', a new health retreat custom designed to meet men's health issues. To be held...
Jul 21, 2010
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Fitness
Free Parks Entry Makes Victorians healthier
Visitor numbers at national and metropolitan parks in Victoria are expected to rise by between 25 and 50% following the abolition of entry fees. Since 1st July 2010, Victorian...
Jul 21, 2010
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Parks
HF Industries add to their Balanced Body Pilates products
Sydney-based HF Industries has announced a new addition to their product range from Balanced Body Pilates - The Orbit. As Anne Woodford, HF Industries' Pilates Product Manager...
Jul 20, 2010
Wellness /
Fitness
Health Charity adds pressure to alcohol and sport sponsorship debate
The Cancer Council Western Australia has joined the push for a blanket ban on alcohol advertising at all Australian sporting venues. The charity, which has a history of advocacy...
Jul 13, 2010
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Retail
2010 GetNZ Active Conference Details Announced
Following the success of its recent 2010 Business Grow seminars, staged in nine cities over 11 days, Fitness New Zealand has announced details of its 2010 GetNZ Active...
Jul 7, 2010
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Fitness
Pioneering Sport and Event Complex to Open in Thailand
The groundbreaking Phuket International Academy Sports and Leisure Club (PIASLC) is poised to become Asia's pre-eminent competition, training and event complex when it opens...
Jul 6, 2010
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Fitness
Hanovia Boosts Water Quality at Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The recently installed Hanovia UV System at Adelaide Aquatic Centre's indoor pool has had an immediate effect on water quality with a dramatic fall in combined chlorines even...
Jul 4, 2010
Wellness /
Technology /
Aquatics
Fitness NZ slams 'invalid' claims of TV advertised exercise equipment
Industry peak body Fitness New Zealand has released a statement, based on research by exercise professional William Sukala, slamming a piece of exercise equipment commonly...
Jul 2, 2010
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Fitness
Green Light for Hanmer Springs Pool and Spa Development
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa has been given the go ahead to proceed with its $7.5million dollar extension. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa General Manager Graeme Abbot...
Jul 1, 2010
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Aquatics /
Waterparks
Thai Convention returns to inform Asian fitness industry
Details have been announced of the second Asia Fitness Convention being held at the Bangkok Convention Centre @ Centara Grand, Thailand from 17th to 19th September 2010. The...
Jun 29, 2010
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Fitness
Development advances at Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex
Moree Plains Shire Council has invited expressions of interest to redevelop the 115-year old Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex. The planned $6.25 million project aims to develop...
Jun 28, 2010
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Aquatics /
Waterparks
Ezypay ranked 23rd in BRW's top 50 Best Places to Work
Direct debit service provider Ezypay has been ranked 23rd in BRW’s list of the 50 Best Places to Work for in 2010. Being included with a number of high profile companies, such...
Jun 28, 2010
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Fitness
Virgin Active brings back the Hula Hoop
The Virgin Active Health Club in Sydney’s Frenchs Forest has revived the Hula Hoop craze familiar to many from their childhood years. The Club’s ‘Hoop and Tone’ classes started...
Jun 21, 2010
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Fitness
Japan Agreement Leads Anytime Fitness into Asia
Fast growing fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has reached a master franchisee agreement in Japan. One year in the making, the Japanese agreement comes just weeks after the...
Jun 20, 2010
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Fitness
Fitness Australia to Appeal Copyright Tribunal Decision
Fitness Australia is to proceed with an appeal against the recent Australian Copyright Tribunal decision on licensing payments to play protected sound recordings in fitness...
Jun 18, 2010
Marketing /
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Wellness /
Fitness
Greg Oliver Moves to Head Goodlife
Ardent Leisure owned Goodlife Health Clubs has appointed Greg Oliver to the position of Chief Executive. A fitness industry professional with more than 30 years experience in...
Jun 16, 2010
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Retail /
Fitness
Saudi cleric says sport is 'corrupting' women
A leading Saudi cleric has urged the Saudi Arabian Government to uphold a ban that disallows women's sports in the Kingdom. Sheikh Abdul Karim al-Khudhair, a member of Saudi...
Jun 15, 2010
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Fitness
Curves targets Indian fitness market
US-based women's fitness club franchise Curves International Inc has announced plans to open up to 250 fitness centres in India. The clubs will be opened over the next three...
Jun 14, 2010
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Fitness
Les Mills launches new training modules
Fitness provider Les Mills has launched its new Advanced Instructor Module (AIM) training, which has been designed to boost standards in group exercise instruction. Certified...
Jun 11, 2010
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Fitness
Sponsor concerns on FIFA World Cup Eve
On the eve of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa an influential international group has raised questions about the choice of sponsors for the competition. McDonalds, Coca...
Jun 10, 2010
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Wellness
Fit n Fast launch offers 'Quickie' Fitness
New fitness industry entrant Fit n Fast has opened its first club in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. Founded by industry veteran Tony de Leede, the former Chief Executive...
Jun 8, 2010
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Fitness
Motorsport athletes display superior visual abilities, say Otago researchers
Young, top-ranked motorsport athletes display superior visual abilities when compared with normal sports people of the same age, according to a University of Otago study. School...
Jun 7, 2010
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Education /
Wellness