News: Wellness
Geelong commits to Aquatics and recreation
As part of a wide-ranging commitment to providing modern sport and recreation facilities, the City of Greater Geelong is investing heavily in improving its aquatic centres. As...
Jun 30, 2009
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The Recession Buster Road Show
The recent Recession Buster Road Show organised by FitnessNZ and Skills Active has visited ten locations around New Zealand, attracting over 500 exercise professionals, facility...
Jun 26, 2009
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Fitness
New Vibration training course approved
HF Industries has announced that its new vibration training program, the i.Tonic Training Academy, has received program approval from Fitness Australia. The i.Tonic Training...
Jun 25, 2009
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Tanning salons fading
Melbourne's The Sunday Age has reported that Victoria's solarium industry is on the brink of collapse, with increased skin cancer fears and a crackdown on rogue operators...
Jun 23, 2009
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Email Impacts on Healthy Lifestyles
Email communication has a significant positive effect on a person's health and fitness. According to a study in the June issue of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine...
Jun 18, 2009
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Les Mills Asia Pacific Partners with YMCA
Les Mills Asia Pacific has been appointed the YMCA's preferred supplier of group fitness programs for its member clubs and centres throughout Victoria. The YMCA is a...
Jun 17, 2009
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Yoga on the rise
The practice of Yoga is extending far beyond its meditative and philosophical roots to become a fashionable mainstream lifestyle pursuit, with health clubs and fitness centres...
Jun 16, 2009
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In Home Personal Trainer Fitness with Wii
A new product being launched by Fitness First and Black Bean Games on the Nintendo Wii⢠game console will bring the expertise and motivation of real personal fitness trainers...
Jun 11, 2009
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The Forum's Success with over 40s and their Partners
The largest fitness centre in the Newcastle and Hunter region has seen an increase of 40% in just 12 months in the number of people joining the gym with their 'significant...
Jun 10, 2009
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Report Calls for 'more facilities for physical activity'
More facilities for physical activity and a greater focus on teaching children the importance of healthy eating and exercise are key recommendations of the House of...
Jun 5, 2009
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Snap Fitness to expand into Australia and New Zealand
Snap Fitness, the rapidly growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centres, has announced that it is to enter the Australian and New Zealand fitness markets with...
May 27, 2009
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First Aid Requirements Streamlined for Exercise Facilities
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals has updated its requirements for first aid for both exercise facilities and exercise professionals. âThe result of the new...
May 20, 2009
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Dreamworld Puts Healthy Habits on the School Menu
Dreamworld and WhiteWater World on Australia's Gold Coast have launched an educational programme designed to raise awareness of healthy habits among school children. The...
May 19, 2009
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Fitness New Zealand releases Kids in Gyms guidance
Fitness New Zealand has just released the final version of the Children's in Exercise Facilities guidelines (often known as 'Kids in Gyms'). Introducing the guidelines,...
May 19, 2009
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Gym membership is a casual affair
Fitness Australia has released research showing that consumers have nothing to fear from the fitness industry and long-term membership contracts. According to the industry peak...
May 18, 2009
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Environment to blame for obesity
An Australian academic who has measured the rising calorie load of the American diet says the developed world faces a "monumental" task to turn around poor eating patterns....
May 18, 2009
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HF Industries Unveils The Phoenix
After more than five years promoting vibration training to the Australian market, HF Industries has unveiled the very latest in vibration fitness technology âThe Phoenixâ. Seen...
May 13, 2009
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Avanti Reaches New Heights
Unveiled at the recent Australian Fitness Expo, the Avanti Fitness distributed Skywall is a motorised, indoor climbing wall that will help exercisers and climbers to put their...
May 12, 2009
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New Spa for Gold Coast Retreat
A new luxury spa has opened at the Gold Coast Ruffles Lodge retreat. The $650,000 development further enhances the lodgeâs reputation as an idyllic escape from the stresses of...
May 5, 2009
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HF Industries Adds TRX Suspension Training to Product Range
HF Industries has added yet another product to the already long list of international brands they represent - the Fitness Anywhere range of TRX® Suspension Trainers®. Already a...
May 5, 2009
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Fitness Industry Flocks to Germany
Today marks the beginning of FIBO 2009, Europe's largest trade show for fitness, wellness and health. Over more than 20 years, FIBO has grown to welcome more than 50,000...
Apr 23, 2009
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SoftBrands Partners with Intelligenz Solutions
US-based SoftBrands Inc, a global supplier of enterprise application software, has announced a strategic business partnership with Intelligenz Solutions, a leading provider of...
Apr 22, 2009
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HF Industries introduces FreeMotion Innovation
HF Industries, in conjunction with FreeMotion Fitness, have created a 30 minute circuit that increases muscular and cardio fitness while optimising calorie burn. Backed by...
Apr 20, 2009
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Rewarding the best in Fitness
Fitness Australia President Susan Kingsmill was recognised for her outstanding contribution to the industry last night at the Australian Fitness Industry Awards of Excellence....
Apr 16, 2009
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