News: Wellness
Community invited to help name Geelong's Northern Aquatic and Community Hub
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to help choose a new name for the soon-to-be-completed Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane. At its most recent...
Jan 11, 2024
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Aquatics
Y National Chief Executive Tal Karp to step away from role
The Y National Chief Executive Tal Karp has decided to step away from the role after five years of service, including three years as a National Board member and two years as...
Jan 10, 2024
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Dogs in Tusmore Wading Pool puts pressure on facility's cleaning operations
The City of Burnside pool maintenance team has over recent weeks found dog paw prints, dog hair "and more" within the water of the Tusmore Wading Pool which requires additional...
Jan 10, 2024
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Less than a third of Queensland adults are living with a healthy weight
Queensland now has the second highest rate of obesity in Australia (34.6%) with less than a third of Queensland adults living with a healthy weight (28.3%). The Australian...
Jan 9, 2024
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Fitness
Therme Group advises of Incheon Golden Harbor location for South Korean wellbeing resort
International wellness resort developer the Therme Group has advised that its first Asia Pacific project is to feature as part of the Golden Harbour development in Incheon City,...
Jan 9, 2024
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Worksite health promotion and exercise for older adults among top trends in 2024 ACSM worldwide survey
While again identifying wearable technology as being the top industry trend for 2024, the latest worldwide fitness trends survey from the American College of Sports Medicine...
Jan 8, 2024
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Xponential Fitness looks at Japan expansion with master franchise agreement for Pure Barre and YogaSix
USA-based Xponential Fitness has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement in Japan for Pure Barre and YogaSix with Sunpark Co. Ltd., their current master franchisee...
Jan 7, 2024
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Eight people left in critical condition following suspected drug overdose at Melbourne’s Hardmission Festival
Eight people are in a critical condition following a suspected ecstasy overdose at the Melbourne rave - Hardmission Festival - on Saturday night. Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance...
Jan 7, 2024
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Central Coast’s Ready2Move exercise program aims to help mid-life adults develop a more active lifestyle
Nine members of the Central Coast community recently signed up to a different kind of exercise class, a pilot program called Ready2Move. Run prior to October’s local government...
Jan 7, 2024
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Fitness
AUSactive identifies exercise for mental health as the year's top fitness trend
Revealing its predictions for the top fitness trends of 2024, the latest release of AUSactive’s annual Health and Fitness Industry Trends report shows Exercise for Mental Health...
Jan 4, 2024
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Fitness
Nutrition and fitness expert spotlights benefits of MyFitnessPal app
With New Year resolutions underway for Australians, data from health and fitness tracking smartphone app MyFitnessPal shows that many could need help staying on track, as over...
Jan 2, 2024
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Fitness
South Australia Government expands smoke and vape free areas to include beach jetties and patrol flags
The South Australian Government has introduced new laws effective 1st March 2024, which will see on-the-spot fines of $105 and prosecution penalties of $750 in place for people...
Dec 28, 2023
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Parks
Clean Health acquisition of Vast Nutrition will see accredited Nutritionist Qualifications offered worldwide
In a move that will sees accredited Nutritionist qualifications offered worldwide, Clean Health has announced its acquisition of the Vast Fitness Academy (Vast), Australia’s...
Dec 27, 2023
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AUSActive’s Barrie Elvish ‘frustrated’ by physical activity and exercise levels shown in new ABS data
Findings in the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ just released National Health Survey 2022 which show more three in four Australians fail to meet recommended physical activity...
Dec 21, 2023
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IHRSA releases 2023 Health and Fitness Consumer Report
The number of Americans who were members of a fitness facility in 2022 increased by 3.7% to 68.9 million consumers ages six and older, a record number for the industry,...
Dec 21, 2023
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New ABS release contains key statistics and information about exercise and physical activity
The latest release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ N ational Health Survey 2022 has provided concerning insights into the state of exercise and physical activity among...
Dec 20, 2023
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Qudos Bank Arena continues partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation
Qudos Bank Arena, managed by ASM Global and owned by TEG, has announced the continuation of its long-term partnership with the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Known for...
Dec 20, 2023
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$400,000 for sporting precinct and hydrotherapy pool scoping works in Armidale
Armidale Regional Council, located in the Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, has secured a $400,000 State Government grant to undertake scoping works for a new sporting...
Dec 18, 2023
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Aquatics
Defibrillators installed at local sporting clubs across Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains City Council has advised that four publicly accessible defibrillators have been installed at local sporting clubs across the Blue Mountains. The defibrillators...
Dec 18, 2023
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Royal Life Saving flags safe and budget-friendly swimming at local public pools during holiday season
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has highlighted the safety benefits of public pools as a safe and fun place for leisure, citing that they are “generally much safer than...
Dec 17, 2023
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ExerciseNZ’s Richard Beddie contributes at World Health Organization meeting
By invitation, Richard Beddie, Chief Executive of the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ), has represented New Zealand at a pivotal World Health Organization (WHO)...
Dec 14, 2023
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Fitness
Next steps for Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park after asbestos found in soil
Wollongong City Council has had Helensburgh Mountain Bike Park closed to the public since May due to asbestos having been found in the imported soil. Non-friable asbestos, when...
Dec 14, 2023
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Environment
City of Rockingham declines tender for Aqua Jetty Stage Two
City of Rockingham, a local government area in Perth's far southern suburbs, has advised that on 12th December, Elected Members voted to decline the tender for Stage Two of its...
Dec 13, 2023
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Fitness
Leejam Sports secures Fast Company Middle East’s most innovative company award in beauty and wellness category
Leejam Sports Company, one of the largest operator of sports and fitness centres in the Middle East and owner of the Fitness Time brand, has achieved top position in the Beauty...
Dec 13, 2023
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