News: Wellness
Viva Leisure reports 55.4% revenue rise over last financial year
Canberra-based Viva Leisure has reported revenues of $141.2 million - a rise of 55.4% - over the past financial year across its brands including Plus Fitness, Club Lime, Hiit...
Jul 16, 2023
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'Go Gold Coast' Active and Healthy program gets underway
The Gold Coast’s Active and Healthy Program - Go Gold Coast - is underway, offering 10 days of sporting events and free activities to celebrate a Brisbane 2032 Olympic and...
Jul 16, 2023
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Les Mills Asia Pacific, adidas, SportSG and Body Bike showcase future of fitness at sell-out Singapore fitness festival
Fitness fans from across South East Asia and Australasia came together in Singapore early last month to celebrate live workouts and embrace new innovations at a landmark event...
Jul 15, 2023
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Next phase of fundraising now underway for Matatiki hydrotherapy pool
Christchurch City Council advises that a community fundraising campaign to raise $1.4 million for a warm-water hydrotherapy pool has reached the halfway mark with the next phase...
Jul 14, 2023
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AUSActive announces Victorian and Queensland 2023 National Awards finalists
The Queensland and Victorian Finalists in this year’s AUSactive National Awards 2023 have been named, showcasing the best fitness professionals, business owners and industry...
Jul 13, 2023
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Dubai Sports Council approves star-rating system for fitness clubs
The Dubai Sports Council has announced its approval of a classification system for fitness centres and clubs which will grant star-ratings based on evaluation of a number of...
Jul 13, 2023
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Fitness
Live Nation release consumer App combining music and meditation
Global entertainment company Live Nation has launched Mindful Nation, an App that it says "seamlessly incorporates music into the practice of meditation." Available via the...
Jul 13, 2023
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Arts
A quarter of State of Origin sponsorships feature ‘harmful’ products
An analysis of sponsorships for this year’s rugby league State of Origin has revealed that 25% of them were by companies who promote gambling, alcohol or unhealthy food -...
Jul 11, 2023
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AUSActive names Western Australia's 2023 National Awards finalists
The Western Australian Finalists in this year’s AUSactive National Awards 2023 have been named, showcasing the best fitness professionals, business owners and industry experts...
Jul 11, 2023
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Sport Integrity Australia commits to inclusion with membership of Pride in Sport
With a commitment to further developing and enhancing the inclusion of LGBTQ people, Sport Integrity Australia has become the newest member of the Australian Pride in Sport...
Jul 7, 2023
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Sport Integrity Australia hosts representatives from New Zealand's Integrity Transition Programme
Sport Integrity Australia has this week hosted a delegation of sport and recreation integrity officials from New Zealand. The NZ representatives were keen to learn about how...
Jul 6, 2023
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Belgravia Leisure to introduce innovative immersion therapy services across the country
A collaboration between Determined2 and Belgravia Leisure will make an award-winning immersion therapy service available in community aquatic and recreation centres across...
Jul 6, 2023
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Aquatics
AUSactive invites industry input in predicting hottest fitness trends for 2024
AUSactive is calling for input into the fifth edition of its Annual Health and Fitness Industry Trends report, inviting insights from people working in the industry in...
Jul 5, 2023
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Musicians Foundation's Summer Festival combines music and wellness with addressing inclusivity
Hosted by the non-profit Musicians Foundation, Hong Kong’s Summer Festival combines music, health and inclusion in a ‘celebration of total well-being’ at the one-day event to be...
Jul 4, 2023
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Les Mills research reveals Gen Z to be huge untapped market for fitness industry
Often caricatured as smartphone-obsessed social media addicts, Gen Z are not to be underestimated with latest research from Les Mills revealing Gen Z’s enlightened view on...
Jul 3, 2023
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Fitness
New WindanSea clubhouse to benefit Caloundra community
The Caloundra-based clubhouse WindanSea Surf Club has opened their much-anticipated community clubhouse which is expected to benefit the whole community including the Caloundra...
Jul 3, 2023
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Fernwood Fitness announces partnership with RizeUp Australia
Supporting victims of domestic and family violence with things needed to make a fresh start, Fernwood Fitness has today announced an official and ongoing partnership with RizeUp...
Jul 3, 2023
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SportSG survey shows exercise and sports participation among Singapore residents at an all-time high
A newly released annual survey by Sport Singapore (SportSG) shows that exercise and sports participation among residents of the city state was at an all-time high in 2022. The...
Jul 3, 2023
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International Study reveals discrepancy in body weight perception among teenagers
Tracking data from 2002 to 2018 and peer-reviewed findings of a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborative study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries...
Jul 3, 2023
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Luxury hot springs resort approved for development at the 12 Apostles
The development of a luxury hot springs resort has been approved for leading Victorian tourist attraction - the 12 Apostles – with the resort to deliver a natural bathing...
Jul 2, 2023
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Environment
The Fit Guide club rating system launches in Singapore
The organisers of The FIT Summit have advised that The Fit Guide - the only global, independent rating system for premium fitness clubs and studios - has now launched in...
Jun 29, 2023
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AW&E Managers spotlighted as key to athlete success in 2032 and beyond
Funded by the Australian Institute of Sport, Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement (AW&E) Managers are considered to be the “heart of the high-performance sport system, with holistic...
Jun 29, 2023
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Monash's Westerfield Drive Sensory Playspace secures award of excellence
The City of Monash, located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, has advised that Notting Hill’s Westerfield Drive Sensory Playspace has taken top honours at the Parks and...
Jun 29, 2023
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Superyacht Fitness and Myzone partner to improve physical and mental health of crew members
Superyacht Fitness is collaborating with Myzone to provide accessible solutions to help crew members and guests stay focused on their overall wellbeing while onboard. On their...
Jun 28, 2023
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