News: Wellness
Special Olympics and IHRSA partner to promote inclusivity within the fitness industry
The ongoing commitment to inclusion of Global Health & Fitness Association, IHRSA, has seen the association partner with Special Olympics to build awareness and increase...
Mar 8, 2023
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Fitness
IBISWorld sees declining fitness industry revenue and potential saturation of budget 24/7 gyms
Despite other surveys suggesting a rebound among fitness operators, market research company IBISWorld has highlighted the challenges that the industry is facing with declining...
Mar 6, 2023
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Fitness
Richard Beddie says exercise should be the first choice in treating depression
Commenting on a newly released review from researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA), ExerciseNZ Chief Executive Richard Beddie has highlighted that the ground...
Mar 6, 2023
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Fitness
AUSactive highlights urgent need for Federal Budget to prioritise physical activity
With more than two-thirds of Australian adults classed as overweight or obese, AUSactive says that the upcoming Federal Budget needs to priority physical health. Citing findings...
Mar 5, 2023
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Inner West Council establishes community sport leadership program to mark International Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March and to foster gender equity, Sydney's Inner West Council has established a Women Leaders in Community Sport program that...
Mar 5, 2023
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Inflatable ‘Poo Palace’ attraction installed for first time at Newcastle Show
The University of Newcastle’s Gastrointestinal Research Group from Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has installed a ‘Poo Palace’ - a free attraction at the Newcastle...
Mar 3, 2023
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Parks Week 2023 celebrates role of parks in creating liveable cities and thriving communities
Recreation Aotearoa and Parks Leisure Australia have officially announced the commencement of Parks Week 2023 which is being celebrated by hundreds of organisations across...
Mar 3, 2023
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Physical exercise more effective than medicines to manage mental health
University of South Australia researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression as a result of a newly released study which shows that...
Mar 2, 2023
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Fitness
Fitness Playground rebrands as One Playground
Fast growing boutique gym Fitness Playground has announced a rebranding to become One Playground, offering members an all-encompassing fitness, lifestyle and wellness membership...
Mar 1, 2023
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New campaign from Surfing Victoria and Quit highlights environmental and health harms of vaping
A new campaign released by Surfing Victoria and Quit Victoria spotlights the negative impacts of e-cigarettes on our oceans and beaches along with their negative health impacts...
Mar 1, 2023
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Community survey to help inform Yarra Ranges Council’s upcoming draft Aquatic Strategy
Yarra Ranges Council recognises its aquatic services play an important role in the health and wellbeing of the community and are inviting input from the community on how they...
Feb 27, 2023
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Aquatics
New family wellness package launched at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Hotel
BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat, nestled within the grounds of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, has launched a new package specially designed to help families unwind and...
Feb 27, 2023
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Wellness
AFL to face class action from former players impacted by effects of concussion
Melbourne law firm, Margalit Injury Lawyers has released a statement this morning confirming their intent to go to the Victorian Supreme Court seeking compensation for former...
Feb 26, 2023
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Roy Morgan survey of Club Lime members reveals mental wellbeing as their top fitness objective
An independent survey of Club Lime members undertaken by market research company Roy Morgan has seen 67% agree that their membership of the health club brand is a necessity, not...
Feb 23, 2023
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Queensland Health and Wellbeing grants program now open
Applications are now open for Queensland Health and Wellbeing grants for community-based projects and research focused on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, health equity and...
Feb 23, 2023
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Marriott International raises US$251,000 for the health and wellbeing of Asia Pacific communities
Marriott International, has announced that at the conclusion of its annual charity event, 'Road to Give', across Asia Pacific, more than US$251,000 has been raised to support...
Feb 23, 2023
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Death of Life Fitness co-founder Augie Nieto
Augie Nieto, co-founder of Life Fitness and Augie's Quest to Cure ALS has died at the age of 65 after a near-two-decade-long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis....
Feb 22, 2023
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Fitness
Viva Leisure reveals 98% profit rise as group footprint rises to 338 locations
Fitness club network Viva Leisure Limited has reported revenue of $67.4 million during the second half of 2022, a rise of 98%. Releasing its results for the first half of the...
Feb 22, 2023
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Trip.com Group urges tourism industry to collaborate on supporting victims of Turkey-Syria earthquakes
Trip.com Group, a leading global online travel services provider, is offering aid and assistance to help victims of the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquakes through the Turkish...
Feb 22, 2023
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Wellness
Wyndham City partnership offers free fitness program for men
Wyndham City, located in the outer south-western suburbs of Melbourne, is calling on men aged 18 and over living or working in the West, to take up a free 10-week health program...
Feb 21, 2023
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Fitness
Billabong Retreat expands its wellness offerings
The Billabong Retreat - a wellness retreat in north-west Sydney - is offering new deluxe accommodation, an over water yoga studio and enhanced guest facilities. Billabong...
Feb 21, 2023
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Environment
ExerciseNZ's Richard Beddie appointed to IHRSA Board of Directors
Richard Beddie, Chief Executive of ExerciseNZ and Chief of staff to the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals (ICREPs), has been called to serve as...
Feb 20, 2023
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Fitness
Older residents in Bendigo encouraged to provide feedback on draft Positive Ageing Action Plan
All interested people and older residents are being encouraged by The City of Greater Bendigo to view its draft Positive Ageing Action Plan 2023-2025, answer a few questions and...
Feb 20, 2023
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Arts
More Australian schools urged to participate in the Jump Rope for Heart program
More Australian schools are being urged by the Heart Foundation to participate in the Jump Rope for Heart program in a bid to improve the physical fitness of school aged...
Feb 19, 2023
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Fitness