News: Wellness
One Playground opens boutique gym in Western Sydney
The opening in western Sydney of boutique gym, One Playground Merrylands, is set to redefine the fitness and wellness experience with designs inspired from the luxury of Dubai...
May 15, 2025
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Global Wellness Institute releases new data on Philippines’ robust $43 billion wellness economy
The non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI has released new data on the growing wellness economy in the Philippines spotlighting the country’s wellness market having expanded...
May 15, 2025
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Wellness
Penrith City‘s greening program sees planting of over 6,600 trees
Penrith City Council’s ‘Greening our City’ tree planting program has, over the last five years, seen over 6,600 trees planted in heat vulnerable suburbs across the local...
May 14, 2025
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Parks
Sport's Federal departmental shift has potential upside for active health and physical activity industry
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish has today indicated that this week's decision by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to shift the departmental responsibility for...
May 13, 2025
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Fitness
ExerciseNZ opens entries for 2025 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) is inviting applications for its 2025 New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards. The annual Awards are designed to recognise...
May 13, 2025
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Fitness
Thailand’s Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary launches new Brain Enhancement Program
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, located in the serene surroundings of Koh Samui, Thailand, has launched its Brain Enhancement Program - a pioneering initiative designed to enhance...
May 13, 2025
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Kilcoy Indoor Sport Centre and Gym maintains Quality Business Accreditation with AUSactive
Kilcoy Indoor Sport Centre and Gym, located in Queensland’s Somerset Region, has once again been recognised as a leader in the Australian health and fitness industry,...
May 12, 2025
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Qatar partnership with World Health Organization leaves legacy for safe and healthy mega-sporting events
Capturing and building on the experiences of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the State of Qatar and World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new report providing lessons...
May 10, 2025
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New Soak Bathhouse Alexandria becomes brand’s latest urban wellness oasis
Soak Bathhouse has this week unveiled their latest urban spa with the opening of a 700 square metre location in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. The brand's third location,...
May 8, 2025
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Aquatics
Decathlon launches its inaugural Australian fitness studio in Sydney
Sports retailer Decathlon has launched a month-long series of 'affordable fitness' classes, including Puppy Pilates and complementary Lagree sessions, at its first-ever...
May 8, 2025
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Japan’s Kobe University analysis explores relationship between socioeconomic status, nature and wellbeing
Japan’s Kobe University has released an analysis exploring the connection between visiting urban parks and socioeconomic status with the study based on survey results from two...
May 8, 2025
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Parks
Digital signage offers fitness centres options to boost membership
In Australia’s mature and highly competitive leisure landscape, gyms, fitness clubs and wellness studios must innovate to attract new members and keep existing ones engaged....
May 7, 2025
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Fitness
Lift Brands names Matrix Fitness as ‘Supplier of the Year’
Johnson Health Tech Australia (JHTA) has welcomed Matrix Fitness Australia and Matrix Fitness New Zealand being named ‘Supplier of the Year’ at the annual Lift Brands gala...
May 7, 2025
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Wings for Life World Run marks 12th edition with record-breaking participants worldwide
The 12th edition of the Wings for Life World Run has set a new attendance record with a record-breaking 310,719 participants worldwide, reaffirming its place as the world's...
May 4, 2025
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Fitness
South Australia’s senior wellbeing initiatives supported with funding boost
South Australia’s senior wellbeing initiatives supported with funding boost A new round of grants from the South Australia Government's Office for Ageing Well will support the...
May 4, 2025
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Fitness
AUSactive Chief Executive Barrie Elvish to take part in the Vinnes CEO Sleepout
In a call to action for the exercise and active health industry, Barrie Elvish - in one of his final acts as Chief Executive of AUSactive – is spotlighting homelessness in...
May 2, 2025
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HVL Hotels looks to set new luxury benchmark for Hunter Valley with art and wellness
HVL Hotels is pushing the boundaries of design, art, and immersive wellness experiences as it looks to become a landmark destination, blending luxury accommodation with the...
May 2, 2025
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Arts
ExerciseNZ and Pilates Aotearoa encourage New Zealanders to participate in International Pilates Day
To mark International Pilates Day, ExerciseNZ, in association with Pilates Aotearoa, is encouraging New Zealanders to experience first-hand the dynamic, research-backed form of...
May 1, 2025
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Fitness
Effective ventilation found necessary for indoor climbing wall centres
A study published by a team of University of Vienna researchers in the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Air examines the air quality from five indoor climbing...
May 1, 2025
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International Netball Festival reduces teen depression, anxiety and cyberbullying
The International Netball Festival, founded by inspiring Gold Coast mother-of-four Jane Rushton who survived a near-fatal head-on car accident, offers a vital opportunity for...
May 1, 2025
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Wellness
Evolt integrates with Technogym open platform Mywellness
Leading provider of body composition technology, Evolt, has announced a strategic integration with Technogym - a world-leading brand for fitness, wellness, sport, and health....
May 1, 2025
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Product
FS8 marks International Pilates Day with free classes across Australia
International Pilates Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Saturday of May, currently 3rd May 2025. It's a global celebration aimed at raising awareness and fostering...
Apr 30, 2025
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Fitness
Red Bull athletes support Wings for Life ‘runners of all ability’ event
Red Bull athletes are supporting 'Wings for Life' as the largest global ‘runners of all ability’ event aims to set a new world record for the number of runners on Sunday 4th...
Apr 30, 2025
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Midnight Mafia to be second music festival to participate in NSW pill testing trial
Midnight Mafia being held on 3rd May 2025 will be the second music festival to participate in the NSW pill testing trial. The first trial site was located at the Yours and Owls...
Apr 29, 2025
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