News: Wellness
VicHealth funds grassroots organisations to improve health and wellbeing
Health promotion foundation, VicHealth has today announced $3 million in new funding to support hundreds of grassroots organisations across the state to help communities...
Mar 2, 2021
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Sunway Resort to showcase visionary design and futuristic technology
Sunway Resort (previously known as Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa), the flagship five-star property at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, has embarked on a landmark US $60 million...
Mar 2, 2021
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Sustainable Spa Association reveals that a third of spa businesses contribute to United Nations SDGs
Just 33% of spa businesses around the world contribute to the United Nations’ 17 SDG Development Goals (SDGs) according to a newly released survey conducted by The Sustainable...
Mar 2, 2021
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NZREPs share some of the latest research highlighting the benefits of exercise for children
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (NZREPs) share some of the latest research that highlights the benefits of exercise for children. NZREPs note “It’s true that...
Mar 1, 2021
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VIC Active continues to highlight the safety of fitness centres
Industry body VIC Active continues to highlight the COVID safety of the fitness sector in Victoria with VIC Active Spokesperson, Tim Schleiger noting “there has not been one...
Mar 1, 2021
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NRL’s Knights members and fans the focus of new Isagenix partnership
Ahead of the start of the 2021 NRL season, the Newcastle Knights have announced a partnership with global health and wellbeing company, Isagenix International, that will see the...
Mar 1, 2021
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1R Melbourne gym enjoys ‘overwhelming response’ in first week of opening
Offering what it says is “a new world of fitness”, 1R has launched its first boutique club in Australia at the new Capitol Grand building in Melbourne’s South Yarra. Founded in...
Mar 1, 2021
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South Australia’s ban on single-use plastic starts today
Today marks South Australia becoming the first State or Territory in Australia to ban single-use plastic products with drinking straws, stirrers and cutlery to be prohibited...
Mar 1, 2021
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OneMusic extends temporary licensing arrangement for live streaming of fitness classes
Music licensing body OneMusic Australia has today advised that the "extraordinary and temporary arrangement for fitness classes to be live streamed" has been extended to 30th...
Feb 28, 2021
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Auckland to go into new seven-day Coronavirus lockdown
For the second time in a month, the New Zealand Government has announced that Auckland is to go into a seven-day COVID-19 lockdown. Restrictions in New Zealand’s largest city...
Feb 27, 2021
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Esperance emerging as popular wellness destination
Esperance – situated on the south coast of Western Australia – is emerging as a sought-after wellness destination offering retreats and experiences including yoga, pilates,...
Feb 25, 2021
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International webinar sees industry experts outline role of technology in fitness’ future
Industry leaders from Virtuagym, CLMBR, Life Fitness and Matrix have suggested that the future holds exciting opportunities for gym owners and personal trainers. Speaking last...
Feb 25, 2021
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Climate Council releases new report on the affects of climate change on Australian Sport
The Climate Council has released a new report, ‘Game, Set, Match: Calling Time on Climate Inaction’, which describes how climate change is affecting sport in Australia, and how...
Feb 25, 2021
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FIBO 2021 postponed again and will now run in November 2021
Having once again taken into consideration the current developments on COVID-19 and to improve planning certainty for exhibitors and visitors, the organisers of Germany's FIBO,...
Feb 25, 2021
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New research shows benefits of exercising in groups
The Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) has highlighted the latest research from the USA that confirms the extra benefits of socialising in group activities....
Feb 25, 2021
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Fitness Australia welcomes NSW Government's lifting of gym class numbers to 50 people
Fitness Australia has announced that it “applauds” the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions by the NSW Government that will allow 50 people in group fitness classes. With the...
Feb 24, 2021
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University of South Australia study indicates emerging opportunities for event industry to help disadvantaged
Research from the University of South Australia indicates that as Australia begins to rebuild from the COVID-19 downturn, new opportunities are emerging for businesses to...
Feb 24, 2021
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The Slate Phuket launches holistic retreats with KRU Precision Wellness
The Slate - an art-inspired beachfront retreat in Phuket - has launched KRU Precision Wellness, a new onsite facility that specialises in personalised preventative healthcare...
Feb 23, 2021
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Club Pilates agrees Master Franchise Agreement for Australian studios
Club Pilates, the world's largest Pilates brand, has today announced the signing of a master franchise agreement in Australia, which gives the master franchisee the right to...
Feb 23, 2021
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Fitness Australia's Barrie Elvish highlights the value of health
In the wake of COVID-19, Fitness Australia Chief Executive Barrie Elvish considers the role of exercise and fitness in preventative health care. Elvish notes “looking after your...
Feb 23, 2021
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FRANdata gives Snap Fitness 5-Star franchise rating
Despite COVID-19’s significant economic impact on the fitness industry, Snap Fitness has become the first health and fitness franchise system in the country to achieve a...
Feb 22, 2021
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Sunshine Coast innovative healthy ageing forum a success
Sunshine Coast Council and University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) partnered to deliver a successful Healthy Ageing Forum - 'Getting Old is not a Disease' - on 20th February....
Feb 21, 2021
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Les Mills Asia Pacific and Myzone partner to offer integrated solution to boost exerciser engagement
To enable members and exercisers who want to monitor their heart rate during exercise, leading group fitness program provider Les Mills has formed a partnership with fitness...
Feb 19, 2021
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VIC Active calls on Victorian Government to fulfill its promise of financial assistance
VIC Active is calling on the Victorian Government to fulfill its promise of financially assisting fitness businesses that have been unduly impacted by the third COVID-19...
Feb 18, 2021
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