News: Wellness
PureGym study reveals Australia's favourite exercise workout
New research by PureGym has revealed, while dance workouts are the most popular form of exercise for 51 countries, in Australia the preferred workout is different. Using Google...
Apr 2, 2024
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Fitness
Evolt and EGYM partner to enhance fitness performance
Advanced body composition analytics pioneer, Evolt, has partnered with digital fitness solutions company, EGYM - representing a pivotal shift within the industry as individuals...
Apr 2, 2024
Wellness /
Technology /
Fitness
Australia Sports Institute looks to expand franchise network of Pilates training centres
Experienced Pilates training provider Australia Sports Institute is looking to expand in both Australia and Dubai, offering regional master franchise and partnership...
Apr 1, 2024
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Fitness
Australian Medical Association calls for digital black-out on junk food ads
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling on the Australian Government to put the health of children ahead of the profits of harmful industries by urging for tougher...
Mar 28, 2024
Marketing /
Wellness /
Government
Royal Life Saving NSW delivers new regional swimming courses for active adults
Royal Life Saving NSW is one of 21 organisations across the state to receive funding under the $600,000 Connecting Seniors grants program which aims to help older people stay...
Mar 28, 2024
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Wellness /
Aquatics
The Hotel & Wellness Co reveals plans to launch Australia’s first urban thermal bathing and wellness hotel
Australian hotel and urban wellness operator, The Hotel & Wellness Co, has revealed plans to launch the country’s first urban thermal bathing and wellness hotel. During an...
Mar 27, 2024
Hospitality /
Wellness
Amanda Bracks' Management Training venture looks to empower fitness businesses, leisure centres and boutiques
Launching her new venture, Fitness Management Training, in the aftermath of selling her Soulful Fitness studio in the Sydney suburb of Lane Cove, Australian Fitness Industry...
Mar 27, 2024
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Fitness
Global Wellness Institute releases Wellness policy toolkit
The non-profit Global Wellness Institute has released a new Wellness Policy Toolkit which shifts the focus from Wellness Tourism to Wellness in Tourism. The report – ‘Wellness...
Mar 27, 2024
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Wellness
United Nations General Assembly passes draft resolution designating 11th June as International Day of Play
The United Nations General Assembly has this week passed a draft resolution - co-sponsored by 138 countries - designating 11th June as International Day of Play. Passed on 25th...
Mar 26, 2024
Events /
Recreation /
Wellness /
Play
Piscine Global to present a new look at swimming pool sustainability
Returning in November, the biennial Piscine Global exhibition is to chart a path for sustainability for the swimming pool industry and its stakeholders, embracing innovation as...
Mar 26, 2024
Recreation /
Wellness /
Aquatics /
Environment
Self Esteem Brands to expand Anytime Fitness franchising into the United Arab Emirates
Self Esteem Brands has announced the appointment of an investment group led by Dr Mark Mobius as its master franchisee for the expansion of the Anytime Fitness portfolio in the...
Mar 24, 2024
Wellness /
Retail /
Fitness
Global environmental concerns highlighted on World Water Day
Today is World Water Day - an international campaign supported by the United Nations that aims to draw attention to the value of fresh water for the environment and the need to...
Mar 21, 2024
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Aquatics /
Environment
Swimmers in South Australia and Victoria warned over potentially chlorine-resistant parasite in public pools
Users of public pools and aquatic play areas across South Australia and Victoria are being warned about a surge in gastroenteritis cases, potentially caused by a...
Mar 21, 2024
Safety /
Wellness /
Aquatics
Move Moira Get Active initiative returns in 2024
The Move Moira Get Active initiative is returning in April 2024 offering the Moira Shire community an opportunity to enjoy a month-long celebration of active living. The...
Mar 21, 2024
Wellness /
Fitness
Global Wellness Institute appoints Aradhana Khowala to its Board of Advisors
Leading nonprofit dedicated to research and education in the global wellness industry - the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) - has appointed Aradhana Khowala to its board of...
Mar 20, 2024
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Hospitality /
Wellness
Evolt launches multi-language Learning Hub in a global wellness industry first
Advanced body composition technology innovator Evolt has launched its global learning hub - the first of its kind in the industry with the innovative platform initially...
Mar 19, 2024
Education /
Wellness /
Fitness
EMF Performance and Recovery Centre opens multi level fitness and wellness hub in Brisbane
EMF Performance and Recovery Centre has opened a four level fitness and wellness hub spanning 3,000 metre² at Quanta Investment Funds’ 157 Ann Street Brisbane. The $10 million...
Mar 18, 2024
Wellness /
Venues /
Fitness
Australian Olympic Committee invited to give even more evidence to diabetes inquiry
The Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport continues with its inquiry into Diabetes and will hear from the Australian Olympic...
Mar 18, 2024
Sport /
Wellness /
Fitness
World Gym Australia sees opening of two new clubs
World Gym Australia has opened two new clubs this month - in Albury in the NSW border region and at Gregory Hills in south western Sydney. Covering 1500 metre², the Albury club,...
Mar 14, 2024
Wellness /
Fitness
Rising demand for swimming lessons and rehabilitation therapy at Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
The Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre is planning to extend hours and offer new staffing positions to meet demand for its rehabilitation therapy and learn-to-swim classes....
Mar 14, 2024
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Wellness /
Aquatics
AusFitness Expo heads to Melbourne on 13th and 14th April
The AusFitness Expo - Australia’s biggest festival of fitness - is heading to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 13th and 14th April. Aimed at all types of...
Mar 13, 2024
Events /
Wellness /
Fitness
Technogym’s Let’s Move For a Better World campaign returns for 2024
Let’s Move For a Better World, the social campaign that leverages Technogym’s technology and connected ecosystem to motivate people to move more and more regularly, is underway...
Mar 13, 2024
Events /
Wellness /
Fitness
Sam Wood’s wellness programme looks to address New Zealand’s obesity epidemic
Celebrity personal trainer Sam Wood is to launch his ‘28 by Sam Wood’ in New Zealand, aiming to contribute to the reversal of the country’s obesity and inactivity challenges....
Mar 13, 2024
Wellness /
Fitness
AUSactive set to launch 2024 National Awards program
AUSactive has advised that it will be opening entries for its 2024 National Awards program as of 25th March. In a significant move, the Awards program has been expanded with an...
Mar 12, 2024
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Fitness