News: Wellness
ExerciseNZ survey shows New Zealand’s fitness industry has bounced back
ExerciseNZ’s latest survey has revealed that the New Zealand fitness industry returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, although showing significant variations between facilities...
Dec 27, 2022
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Fitness
Rotorua's Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa development set for mid-2023 opening
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...
Dec 23, 2022
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Attractions
Skills Active Aotearoa spotlights creative efforts of personal trainer Max Hopf
Skills Active Aotearoa has shared the creative efforts of personal trainer, Max Hopf, to help people “find their groove in sport and exercise.” Originally from Germany, Hopf...
Dec 22, 2022
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Fitness
Deakin University develops new approach of ‘Exercise snacking’ for older Australians
Deakin University researchers have developed a new approach to health and fitness “exercise snacking” - that could revolutionise the way older Australians exercise and improve...
Dec 20, 2022
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Fitness
FIBO mobilises against lack of exercise and expands its reach into medical professions
Mindful that the clear recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) are only insufficiently implemented by doctors and patients with the proportion of patients who are...
Dec 20, 2022
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Fitness
California Fitness & Yoga celebrates 15th anniversary with array of exciting and inspiring challenges
California Fitness & Yoga, Vietnam’s pioneering health club brand, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with an array of challenges, the most exciting involving a giveaway of...
Dec 20, 2022
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Fitness
Thailand's Pimalai Resort celebrates award winning year
Pimalai Resort & Spa, an eco-sensitive five-star sanctuary on the southern Thai island of Koh Lanta, is celebrating one of the most successful years in its 21-year history,...
Dec 20, 2022
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Wellness /
Environment
AUSactive highlights having 'come a long way' in its advocacy
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has released a communication to fitness stakeholders pointing out the body’s increased advocacy on behalf of its members and the industry...
Dec 20, 2022
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Fitness
New Fluidra LAB website launched to capture startups and boost innovation
Fluidra, a leading manufacturer and supplier of swimming pool and spa equipment and a leader in connected solutions, has launched the new website for Fluidra LAB - its open...
Dec 19, 2022
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Technology /
Aquatics /
Environment
Rebel unveils its new fitness and wellbeing experience at Sydney's Warringah Mall
Australia’s leading sporting goods retailer, rebel, has unveiled its newly expanded store at Warringah Mall on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. With a fully immersive and personalised...
Dec 18, 2022
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Fitness
Gold Coast City Council’s Active and Healthy program partners up to launch inaugural BlazePod event
Gold Coast City’s Active and Healthy Program has teamed up with Gold Coast company Think Feel Do to create the PodGames, a free event for people of all ages and abilities to...
Dec 16, 2022
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Sport /
Wellness /
Fitness
New Wellness Villas launched at Hepburn Spa Retreat
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa and Hepburn Spa Retreat have just launched four brand-new luxury Wellness Villas where guests can enjoy a private wellness sanctuary with a personally...
Dec 15, 2022
Hospitality /
Wellness
Prestigious marketing award secured by SCW Fitness for Nutrition Coaching Summit
SCW Fitness Education, an internationally-recognised educational organisation providing hands-on, live, live-streaming and online certifications, continuing education courses,...
Dec 13, 2022
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Fitness
Pilates specialist appointed to AUSactive Board
With expanded membership modalities now on offer, AUSactive has moved to strengthen its Board’s industry representation with the appointment of Pilates specialist Sally Anderson...
Dec 12, 2022
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Wellness /
Fitness
Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists joins with AUSactive
Following a unanimous vote by members at a Special General Meeting held on 1st December 2022, the Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists (AAYT) is to merge with AUSactive....
Dec 11, 2022
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Fitness
ClassPass and Mindbody look back at fitness and wellness trends for 2022
Having analysed tens of thousands of reservations from January 2022 to October 2022 to understand how people are experiencing fitness and wellness this year, ClassPass and...
Dec 8, 2022
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Fitness
Wellington hospitality venues in to become smoke and vape-free
Hospitality venues in Wellington with outdoor dining on Wellington City Council land will become smoke and vape-free from 1st March 2023. In support of Smokefree Aotearoa 2025,...
Dec 7, 2022
Hospitality /
Wellness
Thailand's Kamalaya wellness sanctuary secures array of wellness awards in 2022
Wellness sanctuary and holistic spa, Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand, has secured several international awards, making 2022 its most celebrated year to date. At the inaugural Spa...
Dec 6, 2022
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Hospitality /
Wellness
Xponential Fitness announces Japanese master franchise agreement for Rumble and AKT brands
Boutique fitness brand franchisor Xponential Fitness, Inc. has announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement in Japan with Wellness X Asia for its Rumble and AKT...
Dec 5, 2022
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Fitness
WNBL spotlights November 2022 activities
WNBL have spotlighted some of their activities for November 2022 from supporting important causes to attracting new partners and improving their broadcasting. WNBL rolled out...
Dec 4, 2022
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Sport /
Wellness
California Fitness slows expansion in Vietnam to improve member retention
One of the most popular high-end gym chains in Vietnam, California Fitness and Yoga, is suspending its expansion to focus on retaining members. Dane Fort, FLG Vietnam Chief...
Dec 4, 2022
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Fitness
Turanga library in Christchurch pilots sensory hour
Tūranga, the main public library in Christchurch, has launched a new Sensory Hour for children and adults with sensory sensitivities. Turanga opened on 12th October 2018 and...
Dec 2, 2022
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Wellness /
Venues
Napier City Council to take on Ocean Spa operations
Napier City Council has announced that it will take over responsibility for the operations, staffing and management of the city's Ocean Spa from 1st February. Set to mark 20...
Dec 1, 2022
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Fitness
Dunedin gym named New Zealand's studio facility of the year
Dunedin’s #TeamTash Training has been named studio facility of the year at the 2022 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards. Judges for the annual ExerciseNZ awards noted that the...
Nov 30, 2022
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Fitness