News: Wellness
Nominations open for 2021 Fitness Industry Awards
Fitness Australia is calling for outstanding health and fitness individuals to be nominated for the 2021 Fitness Industry Awards, which honour industry professionals who...
Jul 4, 2021
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Barrister to head Swimming Australia inquiry into discrimination and harassment claims
The investigation into claims of abusive culture in Australian swimming is to be led by Sydney-based barrister Chris Ronalds - who helped develop the nation's sexual...
Jul 2, 2021
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Australian Institute of Sport introduces new resource to help enhance athlete wellbeing
National Sporting Organisations will be able to measure and continually enhance their approach to athlete and staff wellbeing thanks to a new resource available from the...
Jul 2, 2021
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Wellness
Xponential Fitness files with US authorities for initial public offering
Xponential Fitness, owner of multiple exercise brands including Club Pilates, CycleBar and Pure Barre, has filed a form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission...
Jul 1, 2021
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Fitness Education Online launches CEC Course for training clients with disabilities
Education Company, Fitness Education Online, have just released their new CEC course ‘Training Clients with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities’. This course is the first of...
Jul 1, 2021
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Aktive survey provides valuable insights into Auckland school sport system
An in-depth evaluation, led by Aktive, of intermediate and secondary school sport is providing valuable insights into the shape and status of school sports in Auckland (Tāmaki...
Jun 29, 2021
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Luxury Next Gen Doncaster health and lifestyle club opens
After further delays due to the latest COVID-19 lockdown, luxury health and lifestyle club Next Gen Doncaster has opened. Welcoming members from yesterday, the new facility,...
Jun 28, 2021
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Lift Brands investment to fast-track Fitstop's global expansion plans
US-based global fitness and wellness company Lift Brands has announced that it has acquired a 30% stake in Brisbane-founded functional training franchise Fitstop. One of the...
Jun 28, 2021
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Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive recognised with leadership award
Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive, Andrew Leslie’s commitment to innovation has been recognised by being awarded the prestigious C.K Doig Leadership Award this week at the New...
Jun 26, 2021
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Global survey finds that more than 50% of women harassed while training at the gym
A new global survey of gym members by athletic apparel website, RunRepeat finds that 56.37% women experience harassment while training at the gym. To understand how prevalent...
Jun 24, 2021
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Power Plate names John Polley as brand ambassador
Power Plate has announced the appointment of Perth-based John Polley, the 2019 Exercise Association of NZ Educator of the Year, as its brand Ambassador. Poller (known as ‘JP’)...
Jun 24, 2021
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Global Wellness Institute spotlights public art and wellness trend
The Global Wellness Institute has spotlighted a new kind of architecture and design trend in which public spaces are specifically aimed at nurturing our wellbeing. The pandemic...
Jun 23, 2021
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AllTrails navigation platform helps Australians spend more time outdoors
Industry leading outdoor recreation and trail navigation platform - AllTrails - has experienced unprecedented growth as Australians look to the outdoors for mental and physical...
Jun 23, 2021
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NZREPs celebrates its inclusive community during Pride Month
With June being recognised globally as Pride Month, the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) sees it as a time to reflect on the challenges faced and the...
Jun 22, 2021
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Researchers to study benefits of combining Mediterranean Diet with daily walking
In a study commencing this week - termed the MedWalk Trial - researchers at the University of South Australia, Swinburne University, Deakin University; La Trobe University; RMIT...
Jun 21, 2021
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Victorian spa and bathing destinations come together to mark World Bathing Day
A group of existing and emerging bathing destinations across Victoria will be joining the global celebration of World Bathing Day as of tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd June). Marked each...
Jun 21, 2021
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New study aims to decide most beneficial form of physical activity for men’s health
Aligned with Men's Health Month which is celebrated every June, researchers from the University of South Australia will compare the health benefits of men aged 35-54 years as...
Jun 21, 2021
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30 Western Australian sporting clubs secure funding to encourage healthy habits
Through Healthway's 2021 Winter Healthy Sporting Club Program, the Western Australian Government has awarded more than $100,000 to 30 Western Australian sports clubs to support...
Jun 21, 2021
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Quayclean adds two new aquatic centres to its portfolio
Quayclean Australia has strengthened its position in the aquatic and recreation facilities market having secured new long-term cleaning, hygiene and waste management contracts...
Jun 21, 2021
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Study explores why men don’t practice yoga
Coinciding with International Day of Yoga, marked around the world today (21st June), researchers from the University of Southern Queensland have revealed that only 2% of...
Jun 20, 2021
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Wellness
Landcare volunteers benefit from significant increase in mental and physical wellbeing
Landcare volunteers benefit from significant increase in mental and physical wellbeing A new report by KPMG Australia in partnership with Landcare Australia has indicated...
Jun 20, 2021
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Vaccines to play a key role in leisure industry recovery
Given the impact of COVID-19 over the past 15 months on all areas of the leisure industry, the move towards industry recovery is surely happening too slowly. Ongoing outbreaks...
Jun 19, 2021
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Freemotion Fitness rebranded as ‘Freemotion from Ifit’ as parent company announces name change to Ifit Health & Fitness
In a move that will see the global fitness equipment and technology pioneer rebranded as Freemotion from iFIT, Freemotion Fitness' parent company ICON Health & Fitness has...
Jun 18, 2021
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International stakeholders set to come together for World Bathing Day
The 2021 edition of World Bathing Day will see the international bathing, hot springs and spas community come together with a first ever global live streamed music event -...
Jun 18, 2021
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Wellness