News: Wellness
FIBO 2023 trade show includes closer dovetailing of health with fitness and wellness sectors
FIBO realises the potential that health along with the fitness and wellness sectors hold and is bringing them together at this year’s trade show taking place in Cologne, Germany...
Jan 26, 2023
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Fitness
Rotorua's Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa moves closer to completion
After five years of planning, geotechnical preparation, COVID challenges and building, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua is edging closer to completion, with the roof now...
Jan 25, 2023
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Attractions
Body Image Movement founder named Taryn Brumfitt 2023 Australian of the Year
Body-image campaigner Taryn Brumfitt, known for encouraging women to 'love their bodies', has been named 2023 Australian of the Year. The Adelaide-based former bodybuilder,...
Jan 25, 2023
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Fitness
AUSactive calls for boldness and creativity in Federal health system review
With the Federal Government undertaking areview of Medicare to ensure its ongoing viability, reduce demand on the health system and maintain budget priorities, AUSactive Chief...
Jan 25, 2023
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Fitness
Gold’s Gym Toowoomba puts fun back into fitness
Gold’s Gym Toowoomba is changing the perspective of fitness and fun as they prepare for a new challenge full of social, community-style activities. General Manager Shannon Fagan...
Jan 24, 2023
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Fitness
AUSactive advocacy sees Certificate III and IV in Fitness recognised as Fee-Free TAFE and VET courses in NSW and Northern Territory
AUSactive’s ongoing advocacy work across Australia has paved the way for Certificate III and IV in Fitness now being recognised as Fee-Free TAFE courses in NSW and the Northern...
Jan 24, 2023
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Fitness
Three years on from our first report on Coronavirus
Today marks the third anniversary of Australasian Leisure Management ’s first report on COVID-19, with this publication having run with the news item Coronavirus sees...
Jan 23, 2023
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Government
NRL's Dolphins add new foundation partner as season opener approaches
Set to start playing in the NRL this season, the Redcliffe has announced that it has joined up with technology platform OK2PLAY? as an additional founding partner. The deal runs...
Jan 22, 2023
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Wellness
Accor group launches Health to Wealth white paper
Multinational hotel and resort group Accor has released a white paper exploring eight key pathways for navigating business, society and leadership toward a future where human...
Jan 19, 2023
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Wellness
Life. Be In It activity campaign makes return to TV
Norm, the fondly remembered cartoon star of the 'Life. Be In It’ physical activity campaign of the 1970s and 1980s, has made a return to Australia’s television screens in recent...
Jan 19, 2023
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New Brighton hot pools closing for scheduled maintenance
Christchurch City Council has advised that the popular New Brighton hot pools, He Puna Taimona, is closing temporarily for scheduled maintenance work. He Puna Taimona will be...
Jan 19, 2023
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Aquatics
Health and wellness franchise City Cave to open in Townsville
Popular health and wellness franchise, City Cave, will open its doors for the first time in Townsville, at new lifestyle destination Fairfield & Co. on 28th January. The popular...
Jan 19, 2023
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Fitness
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas spotlight 23 impressive adventures for 2023
With 2023 anticipated to be a year for booking unforgettable experiences in far-flung and exotic destinations, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas have created a wish list of 23...
Jan 19, 2023
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AIA Singapore appoints Korean football star Heung-min Son as its first brand ambassador promoting holistic wellness
AIA Singapore, a leading insurance company in Singapore, has appointed Tottenham Hotspur player Heung-min Son, as its first Singapore brand ambassador to promote holistic...
Jan 16, 2023
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Wellness
Les Mills identifies three key fitness trends set to shape 2023
Les Mills Asia Pacific have identified three fitness trends that clubs should look out for in 2023. 1. Generation Active If the pandemic was defined by clubs’ use of technology...
Jan 13, 2023
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Fitness
ESSA 2023 Forum to be held on the Sunshine Coast
After the pandemic crippled most health-related conferencing, the Sunshine Coast is witnessing a rapid recovery of the sector with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia...
Jan 13, 2023
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Technology
TotalFusion Lions opens at Brighton Homes Arena in Springfield
In the first of two openings in the coming month, Brisbane-based fitness brand TotalFusion has today unveiled a new club at Springfield's Brighton Homes Arena. Operating the...
Jan 12, 2023
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Technogym’s Let’s Move for a Better World campaign sets out to inspire fitness club members
Technogym has advised that the latest edition of its Let’s Move for a Better World will be held from 14th to 31st March 2023. The biggest social movement in the fitness industry...
Jan 12, 2023
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Fitness
Vietnamese resort unveils new sound therapy wellness concept
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort - a five-star resort nestled in 39 hectares of nature on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula - has unveiled an original new wellness concept...
Jan 12, 2023
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Wellness
Major fitness franchises acknowledged on 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List
More than 20 of the world’s leading fitness franchises have been recognised on Entrepreneur magazine’s 44th annual Franchise 500. Offering a comprehensive overview of the state...
Jan 11, 2023
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Victoria’s latest mineral bathing retreat opened in Sorrento
The ongoing growth of Victoria’s mineral bathing sector has seen the Aurora Spa Group open a new indoor mineral bathing retreat - the Aurora Spa and Bathhouse - at the...
Jan 8, 2023
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Aquatics
Viva Leisure launches industry first Club Lime Flex app
Viva Leisure, Australia’s second largest health club owner with over 160 locations, has announced the launch of the Club Lime Flex casual gym pass app. With an increasing focus...
Jan 4, 2023
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ACSM predicts wearable technology as the top fitness trend for 2023
Wearable devices including exercise trackers, smart watches and heart rate monitors are predicted as being the key trend for this year in the newly published American College of...
Jan 1, 2023
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Fitness
AUSactive survey suggests fitness programs for older adults will be key exercise trend in 2023
An AUSactive survey predicting key fitness trends for 2023 has revealed that fitness programs for older adults as taking the top spot for the first time. AUSactive’s national...
Dec 29, 2022
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Fitness