News: Wellness
Jetts Fitness expanding into New Zealand
24/7 express fitness operator Jetts Fitness, has announced its expansion into New Zealand with the first club opening in Royal Oak, Auckland set to open on 26th June. The group...
Jun 3, 2010
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Smoking Ban at Auckland Zoo
From today, visitors to Auckland Zoo will be told to stub out their cigarettes or leave. After complaints from the public, the Auckland City Council-owned zoo this week...
May 29, 2010
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Door Detective Reduces Tailgating at Anytime Fitness
International fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has chosen the Fastlane Door Detective system to secure the entrances at its 800 clubs around the world. Door Detective ensures...
May 20, 2010
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Fitness First Issues Copyright Free Music Challenge
In response to Monday's decision by the Copyright Tribunal to substantially increase Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) fees and subsequent criticism of...
May 19, 2010
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Dubai plan to license personal trainers
The Dubai Sports Council (DSC) is considering plans to regulate the Emirate's thriving fitness industry that would require all personal trainers to have a licence. A DSC...
May 18, 2010
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Fitness Centres Hit by Tribunal Decision on Music Fees
Fitness clubs, recreation facilities and aquatic centres that provide members with popular tunes to move to will have to pay higher fees as a result of decision handed down...
May 17, 2010
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HF Industries named exclusive distributor for FitWall
HF Industries has announced an exclusive distributorship for FitWall® products in Australia and New Zealand. "We are so proud to add this outstanding brand to our growing range...
May 14, 2010
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Core 5 Launches Online Facility Solution at Fitness and Health Expo
One of the highlights of the recent Australian Fitness and Health Expo was the launch of the Core 5 fitness management facility solution. As Core 5 General Manager Vikki...
May 12, 2010
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Go for your life Physical Activity Forum
An upcoming Melbourne seminar 'Examining the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Policy and Strategy Context' will be held on Friday 28th May 2010 at the Melbourne Sports and...
May 7, 2010
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Gym Guide Urges Safe and Effective warm ups
With an aim to prepare goers for their workouts, Pro-Visual Publishing is urging greater awareness of the benefits of a dynamic mobility warm up prior to exercising through its...
May 7, 2010
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New Zealand Cycle Trail gives $3.4 million to Waikato River Trail
Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail project has reached a major milestone with the signing of its first contract for the Waikato River Trail. The contract for $3.4 million...
May 7, 2010
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Singapore Launches National Over 50s Wellness Program
The Singapore Government is to launch a National Wellness Program to encourage the over 50s to take charge of their own health and well-being. Developed by the Singapore...
May 5, 2010
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Jacobs Ladder Reaches Summit
Jacobs Ladder was one of the highlights among new ranges of fitness equipment at the weekend's Australian Fitness & Health Expo. Distributed by Summit Fitness Equipment, Jacobs...
May 4, 2010
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Record Attendance for revamped Australian Fitness & Health Expo
A change in focus has proved successful for the 2010 Australian Fitness & Health Expo, with the revamped event seeing record trade numbers through the doors of the Sydney...
May 3, 2010
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15 Years and No Missed Billings
In 15 years of operations, FFA PaySmart has never missed billing a customer on time or passing payments to our clients on time. A major reason behind this, according to FFA...
Apr 27, 2010
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'Talking Fitness' seminars at the 2010 Australian Fitness & Health Expo
Fitness industry experts will be on hand to answer questions as well as providing advice to current and potential fitness facility owners, during a series of special small group...
Apr 26, 2010
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Fresh Start 'Thrive Over 55' Fitness to Open
Fresh Start Fitness is to open an over 55's only fitness centre in the Sydney northern beaches suburb of Mona Vale. Fresh Start Fitness, which operates a thriving club in the...
Apr 21, 2010
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Healthier local and regional communities
The Australian Federal Government has announced the first 12 Local Government Areas that will receive funding under its $72 million Healthy Communities Initiative. The grants...
Apr 20, 2010
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Gold's Gym to open 26 Clubs in the Arabian Gulf
Gold's Gym is to expand in the Arabian Gulf with the signing of a franchise deal to open 26 gyms in the region. The Abu Dhabi-based Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG) has signed a...
Apr 20, 2010
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Heart Foundation slams council 'sweat taxes'
The Heart Foundation says council moves to charge outdoor personal trainers higher fees is a shot in the arm for obesity. The City of Stirling in Western Australia has joined...
Apr 19, 2010
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Parks a key to physical activity
Public parks and recreation amenities play an important role in facilitating physical activity especially in low income communities, according to visiting United States academic...
Apr 16, 2010
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Saudi officials close 'illegal' women's fitness centre
Saudi Arabian health officials have closed down an "illegal" womenâs fitness centre attached to a hospital in Jeddah. Gyms or fitness clubs for women are illegal in the Kingdom,...
Apr 16, 2010
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Auckland Fitness Club turns 29!
Auckland's Club Physical has just celebrated its 29th birthday. Last year, privately operated Club Physical extended the benefits of exercise beyond its walls by giving nearly...
Apr 15, 2010
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SHOKK Enters Gulf Fitness Market
Youth fitness specialists SHOKK have appointed three new partners in the Middle East. UK-based SHOKK, whose youth gym franchises tag-on to existing adult facilities, is now set...
Apr 14, 2010
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