News: Wellness
Fitness Australia, ESSA and SMA join forces to launch pre-exercise screening system specifically for young people
Exercise and Sports Science Australia in collaboration with Sports Medicine Australia and Fitness Australia has today announced the launch of a newly developed ‘Pre-Exercise...
May 5, 2021
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Global Wellness Institute highlights rise of the ‘Nature Economy'
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has reported that nature is rising in importance and relevance in the post-pandemic era with research and commercial interest in the broad...
May 5, 2021
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Gyms close in Singapore to manage resurgence of COVID-19
Along with imposing a 21-day quarantine on most inbound travellers, Singapore is closing gyms and fitness centres in response to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. The news of a...
May 4, 2021
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Sporting celebrities support Australia’s largest handball competition
Sporting celebrities including Ash Barty, Kara Antonio, Mitch McGovern, Ed Ware and the St Kilda Football Club have supported Australia’s largest handball competition with its...
May 4, 2021
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Northland’s Ngawha Springs reopens after a year-long $4.3 million refurbishment
After four centuries as a popular destination for restorative healing, Ngawha Springs has reopened after a year-long $4.3 million refurbishment. Located five kilometres east of...
May 3, 2021
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Attractions
Technologies reveal the new frontiers of public health
According to leading thinkers, Australia has a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity to create a healthy, sustainable, equitable and prosperous future by taking bold action to build...
May 2, 2021
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Awaiting release of Human Rights Commission’s review Australian Sports Commission launches services to support abused gymnasts
In advance of tomorrow’s release of the independent report by the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission into allegations of abuse of gymnasts in the former...
May 2, 2021
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Xponential Fitness’ StretchLab signs master franchise agreement for Australian studios
US-based Xponential Fitness has announced that leading North American assisted stretching franchise, StretchLab, has signed a master franchise agreement for Australia, which...
May 2, 2021
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Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg joins Power Plate as key stakeholder and brand ambassador
Leading whole body vibration training equipment and programming company Power Plate has announced that Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has officially joined the company as both an...
Apr 29, 2021
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VicHealth partners with 16 councils to offer young people more decision-making opportunities
VicHealth is partnering with 16 councils in an ambitious new project placing young Victorians ‘in the driver’s seat’ to help create a healthier future. From Mildura to Melton,...
Apr 28, 2021
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Mill Park Leisure gym reopens as part of $25 million redevelopment
City of Whittlesea’s state-of-the-art 24/7 gym at Mill Park Leisure Centre is now open following its transformation and includes the latest equipment, expansive cardio and...
Apr 28, 2021
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Fitness
Collective Wellness Group buys XTEND Barre brand rights to drive Australian growth
Leading health and fitness franchise management company, Collective Wellness Group (CWG) has acquired the rights to further develop and control the XTEND Barre brand in...
Apr 28, 2021
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Australia Government to fast-track COVID-19 vaccines for Olympic team athletes
The Federal Government is to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for the Australian Olympic team following National Cabinet agreeing to fast-track access for the 2,000-strong team and...
Apr 27, 2021
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Y NSW launches active wellness program ‘Uplift’ at Hawkesbury Oasis
The Y NSW's popular active wellness program ‘Uplift’ for 16-24 year olds will launch at Hawkesbury Oasis for the first time on 3rd May with the free six-week program helping to...
Apr 26, 2021
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FILEX organisers announce new Business Summit dates
The organisers of FILEX have advised that after undertaking industry consultation its Business Summit will move from its original June dates and will now be held on Wednesday...
Apr 25, 2021
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Sydney's Soulful Fitness offers complimentary eight-week membership to veterans
To mark ANZAC Day, Soulful Fitness in Sydney's Lane Cove has announced that it is offering Australian veterans a complimentary eight-week yoga membership to assist with their...
Apr 25, 2021
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Fitness
SCW Fitness Education to present global Aqua Exercise Summit
Highlighting that swimming pools are “the safest exercise environments”, USA-based SCW Fitness Education, a leading provider of continuing fitness education and known for MANIA®...
Apr 23, 2021
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Active Monash partnership delivers new sport and recreation program for young people living with a disability
Active Monash is partnering to deliver an Australian-first program for the sport, leisure and recreation sector - The Integrated Practical Placement program – which will help...
Apr 22, 2021
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New research examines the effects of sedentary behaviour on mental wellness
A new study led by Professor Stuart Biddle from the University of Southern Queensland suggests long hours spent sitting may increase the chances of depression and lead to a...
Apr 21, 2021
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Former Australian Netballer joins Shooting Australia in Athlete Wellbeing role
Shooting Australia has appointed former Australian Netball representative, Jane Altschwager as their Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Lead where she will work with National...
Apr 21, 2021
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Wellness
Choice Hotels Asia-Pacific named on 2021 AFR Boss Best Places to Work list
Choice Hotels Asia-Pacific has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand's best places to work in the 2021 AFR Boss Best Places To Work List. The prestigious annual...
Apr 21, 2021
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Far East Hospitality expansion caters for wellness and spa sectors
The Far East Hospitality hotel group has announced its regional expansion plans following the opening of two properties – The Clan Hotel Singapore and Quincy Hotel Melbourne, in...
Apr 21, 2021
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Myzone launches MZ Switch mobile heart rate monitor
10 years after it first exhibited its technology, Myzone has unveiled the MZ Switch, a new heart rate tracker that can be worn three different ways. Joining the existing Myzone...
Apr 21, 2021
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Outdoors NSW and ACT secure funding to help youth into active recreation
Outdoors NSW and ACT have announced they are one of the successful applicants of the Australian Government and NSW Government Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund...
Apr 18, 2021
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