News: Wellness
City of Boroondara seeks volunteers for new Seniors Exercise Park
The City of Boroondara, located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, is seeking adults aged 60 and over to volunteer their time to meet peers in the community and lead physical...
Aug 22, 2022
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Genesis Health and Fitness celebrates 25 years
Having opened their first site in Ringwood Victoria in 1997, Genesis Health and Fitness is this month celebrating their 25th anniversary. Genesis Chief Executive Ian Jensen-Muir...
Aug 22, 2022
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Global Wellness Summit updated report spotlights trends impacting the business of wellness
Global Wellness Summit has just-released their mid-year updated trend report on the ‘The Future of Wellness’ which includes a new ‘What's Making Headlines’ section capturing how...
Aug 19, 2022
Wellness
ExerciseNZ's Richard Beddie calls for New Zealand Government to deliver clear messages on the benefits of activity
Responding to a newly released global study which found that physically activity is a preventative against COVID, ExerciseNZ President Richard Beddie has called on the New...
Aug 18, 2022
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MCEC partnership with Skyfarm urban farmers sees significant food donations to charity OzHarvest
With the current increases in the cost of fresh food, there is an acute need to design food abundant city spaces. As such volunteers from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition...
Aug 18, 2022
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Viva Leisure financial results show income for last half year exceeding previous guidance
Financial results for the 2021/22 financial year released today by leading fitness club owner and operator Viva Leisure shows that its facilities have rebounded strongly as gyms...
Aug 17, 2022
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98 Gym to operate fitness centre at Sydney Swans' new headquarters
The Sydney Swans have announced a partnership with 98 Gym, with the exercise facility to take on the tenancy of the club’s new training and administration based at the Royal...
Aug 17, 2022
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Tasmanian Walking Company launches Walk+ Collection
Tasmanian Walking Company has launched its 2022/23 Walk+ Collection – designed in collaboration with some of Australia’s most inspirational leaders the program targets...
Aug 17, 2022
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Core Collective opens fitness and wellness centre at Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
Core Collective, best described as a co-working space exclusively for fitness and wellness professionals under the Aurum Group, has opened a fitness and wellness centre located...
Aug 14, 2022
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Swinburne University study shows benefits of exercise is medicine program
New research from Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology has found that resistance training benefits patients after heart surgery. The study revealed that patients who...
Aug 12, 2022
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Fitness
Retail intelligence platform reveals gym openings and closures
Cloud-based location intelligence platform, GapMaps has revealed location openings and closures among 22 fitness brands for the year ending 30th June. Providing insights on the...
Aug 11, 2022
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Outdoor fitness equipment helps Coburg seniors stay active
Moreland City Council has opened its first exercise park for seniors, featuring workout stations designed by TGO Gyms to strengthen the fitness and balance of older people....
Aug 11, 2022
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Hobsons Bay City Council calls for funding to help deliver Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre
Hobsons Bay City Council has endorsed the preliminary concept plan for the Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre at Bruce Comben Reserve in the Melbourne suburb of Altona...
Aug 11, 2022
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Global Wellness Summit announces innovation competition for wellness in the metaverse and Web3
Global Wellness Summit has announced the first-ever global competition for startups and established companies pioneering a new era for health and wellness in the metaverse and...
Aug 11, 2022
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Technology
MumSafe fitness program helps trainers provide safe workouts for mothers
MumSafe™️ offers ongoing education to fitness professionals that work with mothers and connects them with mums themselves via the mumsafe website. Pre and postnatal fitness...
Aug 10, 2022
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Planet Fitness announces 63.5% rise in global revenues in last quarter
Low-cost gym operator Planet Fitness has reported a 63.5% rise in revenues to US$224.4 million in the last quarter with store sales increasing by 13.6% (US$151 million) to...
Aug 10, 2022
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AUSactive webinars to offer mental health support
Aware of growing concerns over mental health as a result of the pandemic, AUSactive will be delivering a series of webinars this month specifically for the health and fitness...
Aug 9, 2022
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Fitness Industry resilience acknowledged in 2022 IHRSA Global Report
The 2022 IHRSA Global Report reveals the global health and fitness industry's successes and ongoing challenges throughout each region. More than two years after the landscape of...
Aug 9, 2022
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Nominations now open for the 2022 Victorian Health Promotion Awards
With nominations now open for the 2022 Victorian Health Promotion Awards, VicHealth wants to hear from those doing inspiring work in their communities, including grassroots...
Aug 8, 2022
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Upgrades to Bondi Junction Cycleway and Streetscape enter final stage
Waverley Council anticipate the Bondi Junction Cycleway and Streetscape upgrade to be completed in summer with works having commenced on the remaining 210 metre-section of the...
Aug 8, 2022
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Survey suggests Australians are overspending on gym memberships
Millions of Australians are overspending on their gym membership, according to new research from Finder. The recently released survey found nearly a third of gym-goers (32% -...
Aug 8, 2022
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Eden Park takes a lead on handling vaping in crowds
Auckland venue Eden Park and Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand (formerly the Health Promotion Agency) have commenced working together on a pilot to develop a policy and guidance...
Aug 4, 2022
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Mindbody announces Chief Executive transition
Fitness and wellness industry technology platform Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become its new Chief Executive as of 3rd September, succeeding Josh McCarter, who...
Aug 4, 2022
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Hills Shire Council celebrates opening of its new Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre
The Hills Shire Council is celebrating the opening of its new $55 million Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre with a special Community Open Day on Saturday 3rd September 2022. The...
Aug 3, 2022
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