News: Wellness
Global Wellness Summit spotlights ‘Night-time wellness’ trend
In a world becoming hotter - and with younger generations looking for healthy social destinations - the Global Wellness Summit has flagged the rise in popularity of ‘night-time...
May 24, 2024
Wellness
Saint Haven private fitness and wellness club announces second location sell-out in Toorak
Saint Haven private fitness and wellness club has announced the surprise sell-out of its second location in Toorak before the public launch, and a third location in South Yarra...
May 23, 2024
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Fitness
COM Marketing partners with regional fitness studios to help drive growth
With regional gyms and studios facing unique challenges in standing out from their competition and attracting new clients, COM Marketing has developed a series of promotional...
May 23, 2024
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Fitness
STRONG Pilates to open second base in the USA
Fast-growing fitness franchise STRONG Pilates has announced that it will expand in the North American market with immediate plans to open five to eight locations in the coming...
May 22, 2024
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Fitness
Vietnam's TIA Wellness Resort enhances its wellbeing offering with new art gallery
Vietnam’s beachfront TIA Wellness Resort in Da Nang is adopting a new wellbeing approach with the launch of a new art gallery space this month. Building on the tool of...
May 22, 2024
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Arts
AUSactive Sunshine Coast activity initiative reaches two Million Moves milestone
The Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region has achieved a remarkable physical active milestone, with the Million Moves Challenge achieving two million moves across the 21-day...
May 21, 2024
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Fitness
ESSA announces Danielle Smith as their new Chief Executive
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has named Danielle Smith as their new Chief Executive - a vital role in helping to ignite a national movement in sport and physical...
May 21, 2024
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Fitness
Genesis Health + Fitness continues to support 'Very Special Kids Treadmill Challenge'
Genesis Health + Fitness has announced its ongoing partnership with the 'Very Special Kids 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge' in 2024. The Very Special Kids Treadmill Challenge, a...
May 21, 2024
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Fitness
Fitness campaign promotes regular physical activity among Saudis
Aiming to help people engage in physical activities, the Saudi Sports for All Federation has launched a new public-oriented exercise campaign ‘Move Your World’. The Saudi Press...
May 21, 2024
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Fitness
Confirmed speaker program announced for Ignite Fitness Business 2024
Organiser Mel Tempest has announced the complete agenda and speaker program for August's Ignite Fitness Business 2024. Being held in Melbourne on Friday 2nd August, the program...
May 20, 2024
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Fitness
Queensland first state to respond to National Obesity Strategy 2022-2032
Obesity prevalence across Australia has seen the Queensland Government launch its ‘Making Healthy Happen 2032’ response – making it the first state or territory plan in...
May 19, 2024
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Fitness
Disability Fitness Australia looks to connect exercise industry and the disability community
In a groundbreaking industry first, Fit Your Ability Chief Executive Scott Hunt is aiming to connect the fitness industry with the disability community, ensuring that exercise...
May 18, 2024
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Fitness
Swan Active Midland reopens after $30 million rebuild
After a $30 million refurbishment project, Swan Active Midland reopened its doors last weekend with a celebratory event to showcase its new gym and upgraded indoor sports courts...
May 17, 2024
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Fitness
Studio Sweat OnDemand to launch commercial fitness offering in Australia at Ignite Business Summit 2024
Online fitness leader Studio SWEAT onDemand (SSoD) has announced that it will be launching its commercial fitness program Sweat Pro in the Australian market at the upcoming 2024...
May 16, 2024
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Fitness
Leeton Shire Council launches sport participation and wellbeing program for students
Leeton Shire Council, located in the Riverina region of NSW, has launched "Gamechanger"; an innovative new program aimed at fostering sports participation and enhancing...
May 16, 2024
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Wellness
Community benefits from Capella Reserve transformation in Penrith’s Erskine Park
Capella Reserve in Penrith’s Erskine Park has had its natural beauty enhanced by Penrith City Council with improvements boosting its usability for residents. The reserve...
May 16, 2024
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Environment /
Parks
AUSactive National Awards to include new AusFitness Expo award categories
AUSactive and the organisers of the AusFitness Expo have announced that the AUSactive national awards will include new award categories for industry suppliers. Advising that the...
May 15, 2024
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AUSactive disappointed over Federal budget failure to deliver on wellness
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has expressed his disappointment at the Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers failing to include measures such as tax deductibility for gym...
May 15, 2024
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Fitness
Upgrades complete at Whyalla Recreation Centre
The highly anticipated upgrade to the Whyalla Recreation Centre is now complete, with the community welcome back to enjoy the upgraded facilities. Having staged an open day on...
May 14, 2024
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Aquatics /
Play
Call for Federal budget to include a sugary drinks tax to tackle obesity and diabetes
In a move backed by the Australian Medical Association and the Australian Dental Association, public policy think tank the Grattan Institute has called for the Federal budget to...
May 10, 2024
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Wellness /
Government
Queensland Education Minister announces Fitness Passport agreement for staff wellbeing
A significant announcement from Queensland Education Minister Di Farmer will see all Department of Education staff, including teachers, principals, teacher-aides, office staff...
May 9, 2024
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Fitness
Dr Peter Brukner to receive award for outstanding contribution to Victorian sport
Recognising his more than 50 years of service to sports medicine, nutrition and volunteering in a career that has spanned half a dozen sports and two Olympic campaigns, Vicsport...
May 9, 2024
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Wellness
AUSactive seeks input in developing Pilates Industry Guidelines
AUSactive has advised of its action in elevating the credibility and professionalism of Pilates, joining forces with experts to craft a comprehensive set of Pilates Industry...
May 8, 2024
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Fitness
Defibrillators delivered to grassroots sports organisations in NSW disadvantaged areas
Grassroots sports in some of NSW’s most disadvantaged areas are sharing in $500,000 funding for new life-saving defibrillators at local sports facilities. Heart attacks and...
May 8, 2024
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Technology