News: Wellness
Vietnam’s InterContinental Danang to host series of wellness retreats
Vietnam five-star sanctuary - InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort - has revealed plans to host a new series of 'Energy Zen Retreats', rejuvenating activities curated to...
Jun 7, 2023
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Wellness
Gymnastics Australia appoints former world champion as Performance Wellbeing Manager
Gymnastics Australia has appointed former world champion, Samantha Palmer to their new role of Performance Wellbeing Manager. Palmer has competed at numerous World Championships...
Jun 6, 2023
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Wellness
Fitness Zone opens its first location in UAE
Lebanon’s premier health and fitness destination, Fitness Zone, has marked its first venture in the UAE with the opening of a location in Dubai at City Walk. Occupying a space...
Jun 6, 2023
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Fitness
AUSactive to stage industry Summits in four states
AUSactive is setting out to engage with members and stakeholders across the country during July staging a series of AusActive Health Summits in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and...
Jun 5, 2023
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Fitness
Wagga Wagga City Council planting trees to increase shade over 100 playgrounds
With the Cancer Council advising the minimum amount of shade over playgrounds should be 40%, and the ideal amount being 80% coverage, Wagga Wagga City Council is currently...
Jun 5, 2023
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Play /
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Parks
ActiveXchange releases community profile tool for AUSactive members
Data intelligence company, ActiveXchange, has partnered with AUSactive to open its data repository platform, the National Infrastructure Database, which also includes Census...
Jun 4, 2023
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Strong Pilates opens first Singapore studio
The partnership between Australian founded Strong Pilates and Yoga Movement has seen the opening of the first of the brand's franchised sites in Singapore. The first site in a...
Jun 4, 2023
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Fitness
Myzone welcomes former Nike brand leader Kerry Williams as new Chief Marketing Officer
Myzone has announced the appointment of ex-Nike brand leader and former international hockey player, Kerry Williams, as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Having just returned to...
Jun 2, 2023
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Wellness /
Fitness
Exclusive Perth gym opens second location
Promoted as one of Perth’s most exclusive gym operations, the Chris Wilson Fitness Studio has opened its second location in the suburb of Highgate. With the first Chris Wilson...
Jun 1, 2023
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Billing /
Fitness
Myzone Premium adds features to give more people more ways to get physically active
New experiences delivered via three new features of Myzone Premium: MZ-Club, MZ-Together, and MZ-On Demand offer more people more ways to get physically active. The three Myzone...
May 31, 2023
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Technology /
Fitness
Installation of innovative Myrtha System now 40% complete at Palmerston’s Swimming and Wellness Hub
Palmerston’s $19.4 million infrastructure project - the transformation of its ageing Swimming and Fitness Centre to a water and lifestyle precinct - is advancing well and on...
May 31, 2023
Wellness /
Aquatics
Combining art, lifestyle and health Singapore Wellness Festival set for 2023 return
Set to celebrate Singapore’s urban wellness status, the Singapore Wellness Festival 2023 is set to deliver a combination of arts, lifestyle experiences, fitness classes, and...
May 31, 2023
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Fitness /
Arts
Pilates Australasian Alliance calls for regulations for minimum training and qualifications for teaching
Amid a rise in popularity of the activity, the Pilates Australasian Alliance (PAA) is advocating for regulations to be introduced to mandate minimum training and qualifications...
May 29, 2023
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Fitness
Countdown for entries to AUSactive National Awards 2023
AUSactive National Awards has advised that businesses and fitness professionals have just two weeks to enter its 2023 National Awards Program. Expanded to 34 awards across...
May 29, 2023
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Wellness /
Fitness
BK’s Gymnastics to introduce ‘Strong Seniors’ program across Australia
With Toowoomba’s seniors proving age is no barrier to strength and the benefits of gymnastics not just for children – they’re doing so well that they have inspired a new...
May 29, 2023
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Fitness
Orange community invited to help develop strategy to protect local urban forest
Orange City Council is inviting community input on what they value most about the city’s green spaces to help develop an ‘Urban Forest Strategy’ for the Orange local government...
May 28, 2023
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Environment /
Parks
New World Gym opens in Sydney’s Moore Park
World Gym Australia, part of the global World Gym family, has announced the grand opening of its newest location, World Gym Moore Park, located in the heart of Sydney’s...
May 25, 2023
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Fitness
Genesis Health + Fitness partners with 'Very Special Kids Treadmill Challenge'
The ‘Very Special Kids 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge’ returns in 2023 with Genesis Health + Fitness supporting the event. The challenge aims to keep multiple treadmills in...
May 25, 2023
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Wellness /
Fitness
Thailand resorts prepare to celebrate Global Wellness Day
Thailand wellness resorts - Santiburi Koh Samui and SAii Resorts – are preparing to celebrate Global Wellness Day on 10th June 2023 and are offering a full day of activities to...
May 25, 2023
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Wellness
Citing need to ‘prioritise mental health’ Hawthorn Chief Executive Justin Reeves announces resignation
Justin Reeves, Chief Executive of the Hawthorn AFL club since 2017, has resigned from the role. Reeves, who signed a new five-year contract with the Hawks in 2021, told the...
May 25, 2023
Sport /
Wellness
Viva Leisure’s Rebalance updates brand identity, digital appearance and in-studio experience
Part of the Viva Leisure stable - Australian fitness brand Rebalance - has relaunched with a vibrant new look, updating not only its brand identity and digital appearance, but...
May 24, 2023
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Fitness
Study suggests major sporting events fail to inspire mass physical activity
The assumption that major sporting events and national team victories inspire exercise participation and physical activity among the wider population has been challenged by a...
May 24, 2023
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Fitness
Griffith City Council secures $1.5 million to enhance walking and cycling experiences
Griffith City Council has secured a $1.5 million grant from the Get NSW Active program by Transport for NSW to construct a new shared pathway along Mackay Avenue, linking Blumer...
May 24, 2023
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Fitness
Software provider expands market reach to benefit Australian franchisors and franchisees
For any business with multiple locations such as fitness centres, and hospitality and retail chains, the expansion of FranConnect - a leading franchise and multi-location...
May 24, 2023
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Fitness