News: Wellness
Australian Tennis Foundation launches Brighter Days Initiative for children facing adversity
Official charity of Tennis Australia - the Australian Tennis Foundation - has collaborated with like-minded charities to deliver the Brighter Days Initiative aimed at providing...
Sep 29, 2022
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National Finalists announced for AUSactive Awards 2022
The national finalists and state winners in this year’s AUSactive National Awards have been announced, showcasing the best fitness professionals, business owners and industry...
Sep 28, 2022
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AUSactive reveals state winners in its 2022 National Awards program
Following a series of successful events across the country, AUSactive has completed presentations to regional and state winners in its 2022 National Awards program. The award...
Sep 27, 2022
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87% of fitness providers recognise importance of new technologies
Findings from a recent survey commissioned by digital agency Accedo show that almost nine out of 10 fitness providers (87.5%) list new technologies, like virtual reality (VR)...
Sep 26, 2022
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Fernwood Fitness announces licence acquisition of HYPOXI weight loss brand
Fernwood Fitness has today announced the acquisition of the licence of HYPOXI weight loss brand from the Fitness and Lifestyle Group. HYPOXI offers a low- impact exercise method...
Sep 26, 2022
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Asia Fitness Conference returns to Thailand in 2022 after three year hiatus
The Asia Fitness Conference is set to return to Thailand from 30th September to 3rd October 2022 after a three-year hiatus due to COVID with the theme ‘Back Together Again:...
Sep 26, 2022
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Exos secures Mindbody 2022 Industry Icon Award
Fitness and wellness industry technology platform Mindbody has announced that Exos, a world leader in human performance, has been named the winner of the 2022 Industry Icon...
Sep 25, 2022
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ExerciseNZ’s Richard Beddie says exercising for mental health is ‘critical’
ExerciseNZ Chief Executive Richard Beddie has declared that the COVID challenges of the last three years shows exercise and mental health are critical considerations for all New...
Sep 22, 2022
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Healthy Active Learning initiative now in 40% of New Zealand schools
The joint government initiative between Sport NZ and the New Zealand Ministries of Health and Education - Healthy Active Learning - has recently hit its target of extending into...
Sep 22, 2022
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Technogym’s latest connected equipment offers personalised cardio training experiences
Embracing the evolution of digital software solutions, Technogym’s latest connected equipment offers personalised cardio training experiences with regularly refreshed content...
Sep 22, 2022
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New calls for Australia to adopt a National Strategy on Physical Activity
The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre and members of the Australian Systems Approaches to Physical Activity (ASAPa) team have this week renewed calls for the Federal...
Sep 22, 2022
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City of Casey adopts Wilson Botanic Park master plan
The City of Casey, situated in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, has endorsed the Wilson Botanic Park Master Plan 2022, which sets the vision, objectives and...
Sep 22, 2022
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Applications sought for leaders and organisations to join Global Health and Fitness Alliance
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association is inviting leaders and organisations to join the Global Health and Fitness Alliance’s expansive team. In a...
Sep 22, 2022
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Curated wellness retail experience arrives in Hong Kong
Pure Fitness and Yoga has welcomed a new wellness retail experience to 13 of its locations across Hong Kong in partnership with the Rue Madame fashion group. Kurios, a new...
Sep 15, 2022
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Metung Hot Springs to officially open on Melbourne Cup long weekend
Metung Hot Springs will welcome guests to visit, bathe and stay in East Gippsland’s mineral rich waters from the Melbourne Cup long weekend onwards with bookings open on 19th...
Sep 15, 2022
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Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness sign Exclusive License Agreement
Premium cruise brand Princess Cruises has announced an exclusive five-year licensing agreement with Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands....
Sep 15, 2022
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City of Greater Geelong aims to secure $45 million funding for indoor facility at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre
With construction works currently underway on the outdoor 50-metre pool at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in the Drysdale Sporting Precinct, City of Greater Geelong is aiming to...
Sep 14, 2022
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City of Greater Geelong celebrates This Girl Can Week 2022 with free fitness and wellness sessions
The City of Greater Geelong is running a series of free ‘come and try’ exercise sessions at its venues in celebration of the VicHealth initiative ‘This Girl Can Week’, which...
Sep 14, 2022
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Jean Hailes National Women’s Health Survey reveals impact of COVID and lockdowns on women’s health and fitness
The 2022 Jean Hailes National Women’s Health Survey, conducted from March to May, has revealed the impact of COVID and its associated restrictions on Australian women’s health...
Sep 14, 2022
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James Cook University research focusses on wellness effects of functional training
Researchers at James Cook University have been analysing functional training - an increasingly popular fitness workout technique - and have found it reduces blood pressure and...
Sep 14, 2022
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Work commences on remediation project at Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre
Moree Plains Shire Council has announced that remediation on the artesian pools at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre are now underway following its approval of the project....
Sep 13, 2022
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Inner West Council launches new Fitness Pass to harmonise all facility services
Sydney’s Inner West Council has launched its news Fitness Pass giving residents access to five aquatic and fitness centres on one universal card. The Inner West Fitness Pass is...
Sep 12, 2022
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Bruce Mactaggart acknowledged in naming of Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre’s hydrotherapy facility
Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre has named its hydrotherapy facility - the Mactaggart Hydrotherapy Centre (which opened today) – as Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust...
Sep 12, 2022
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Northern Territory’s ageing Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre to be transformed
The City of Palmerston - the second largest city in the Northern Territory located 20kms from the Darwin and boasting more than 35,000 residents – is transforming its ageing...
Sep 12, 2022
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