News: Wellness
Childhood obesity rate continues to rise
One in four Australian children are either overweight or obese, according to the Australian Bureau of Statisticsâ quarterly social trends figures. In 2007-08, 25% of children...
Sep 25, 2009
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Wellness
FreeMotion Launches new Cardio Range
FreeMotion's new Cardio range of equipment can help make facilities stand out from the crowd. Sydney-based HF Industries are now distributing a complete range of FreeMotion...
Sep 24, 2009
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Technology /
Fitness
20 year ban for rugby league junior
A 16-year-old has been banned from playing rugby league for 20 years after he allegedly bashed another player on-field, leaving him with a broken nose. The incident occurred at...
Sep 23, 2009
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Wellness
Baby Boomers should live like athletes
Baby boomers can reap great benefits from living like Olympic athletes, according to world expert in Anti-Ageing Medicine, Dr Robert Goldman. As the Chairman of the American...
Sep 18, 2009
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Wellness
Eye Fitness launches bioDensity products
Eye Fitness has launched the bioDensity 'Strength for Life' training system to the Australian and New Zealand markets. BioDensity's Neuro-Musculoskeletal Stimulation and...
Sep 16, 2009
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Fitness
Spa Products of Central Europe Reach Australia
The great spa traditions of central Europe are known around the world. Located in countries where the earth's crust is thin and hot springs rise from deep within the planet, the...
Sep 15, 2009
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Retail
Les Mills International Reaches 13,000 clubs worldwide
Les Mills International has reached a significant milestone in its growth worldwide, with the 13,000th health club signing on to deliver the globally recognised LES MILLS group...
Sep 9, 2009
Wellness /
Fitness
Health Strategy seeks Ban on Alcohol Sponsorship in Sport
Alcohol sponsorship in Australia, including in sport, would be phased out over an 11-year period should the recommendations of a Federal Government report be adopted. The just...
Sep 2, 2009
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Wellness
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre celebrates its second birthday
Sydney's Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre (ITAC) has celebrated two successful years of community recreation in the City. Marking the occasion, the Centre yesterday hosted an open day...
Aug 31, 2009
Recreation /
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Attractions
ATEC Health and Wellness Travel Conference
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) will be holding Australiaâs first-ever Health and Wellness Travel Conference next month in Cairns. The conference, to be held in at...
Aug 25, 2009
Tourism /
Wellness
Sydney to host biennial parks forum
The Parks Forum has announced that its next biennial conference will be held in Sydney, from 24th to 26th August 2010. With the theme Common Ground, the conference will...
Aug 18, 2009
Wellness /
Environment /
Parks
Federal Government Launches Urban Planning Initiative
Planning that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport ahead of motor cars is the centrepiece of Healthy Spaces and Places, a major national initiative, unveiled this...
Aug 14, 2009
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Environment
Leading exercise physiologist joins Academy
Exercise physiologist Paul Laursen has joined the NZ Academy of Sport North Island (NZASNI) bringing a wealth of high performance experience. As NZASNI Chief Executive Pete...
Aug 13, 2009
Recreation /
Wellness
Melbourne Victory Partners with Genesis Fitness Clubs
On the eve of season five of the A-League, the Melbourne Victory club have partnered with Genesis Fitness clubs, taking a minority stake in the new Genesis Fitness Box Hill...
Aug 7, 2009
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Fitness
Club Physical Helps Combat Domestic Violence
Auckland Gym Club Physical has donated $6,000 to help women and children at New Zealand Women's Refuge Centres. As Club Physical Chief Executive Paul Richards explains, "one in...
Aug 5, 2009
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Fitness
'No doubt' sunbeds cause cancer
There is no doubt using a sunbed or sunlamp will raise the risk of skin cancer, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). IARC, which previously...
Jul 30, 2009
Safety /
Legal /
Wellness
Olympic and health expert to visit Australia
International sports expert and renowned anti-doping authority, Dr Robert Goldman will visit Australia this October to discuss the links between Olympic Sports, Fitness &...
Jul 28, 2009
Sport /
Wellness
New Experiences at Hamilton Island spa
A new spa concept and treatment menu have been introduced at the Qualia resort spa on Queensland's Hamilton Island. In creating the new concept, the spa team drew upon its...
Jul 23, 2009
Tourism /
Wellness
Macquarie Looks at Weight Loss
Macquarie Leisure Trust is eyeing the weight-loss market and is apparently considering the introduction of a diet program at its Goodlife Health Clubs. Writing in The Australian...
Jul 20, 2009
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Fitness
Fitness First pumps up earnings
Earning at Australia's dominant fitness club chain, Fitness First, rose by more than a quarter last year as the fitness industry bucked the economic downturn. The company passed...
Jul 17, 2009
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Fitness
UV Is A Breath Of Fresh Air For New Zealand Pool
Air and water quality at the Franklin Sport Swim and Fitness centre's two indoor pools in New Zealand has been transformed since the owners installed two Hanovia UV treatment...
Jul 17, 2009
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Aquatics
Public Exercise Links With East Asian Games
In support of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games (EAG), a series of walk-in exercise sessions have been organised by Hong Kongâs Leisure and Cultural Services Department...
Jul 15, 2009
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Wellness
Virgin Active opens Melbourne club
Australia’s second Virgin Active Health Club has opened in Melbourne’s Bourke Street. The 5,000 metre2 state-of-the-art health club will, according to a press release from...
Jul 15, 2009
Wellness /
Billing /
Fitness
President Obama to create new US Office of Youth Sport
US President Barack Obama is forming a White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport. The office will promote the values of the Olympic movement and encourage...
Jul 8, 2009
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Government