News: Wellness
Toluna market research shows Australians prioritising health and fitness in 2021
New market research from Toluna shows that Australians are prioritising health and fitness in 2021, planning to eat better and cut back on drinking and smoking. Despite reduced...
Feb 17, 2021
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Surfing Victoria to host Bolt Blowers Invitational in support of mental health awareness
Surfing Victoria, The Bolt Blowers and the Surf Coast Shire Council have announced the Bolt Blowers Invitational - a surf event to raise money for mental health awareness - will...
Feb 16, 2021
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NZREPS share research insights into top exercise trends for 2021
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (NZREPs) has shared recent research from the respected American College of Sports Medicine on their predicted exercise and...
Feb 15, 2021
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Fitness
Plans underway for aquatic sensory experience at Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility
Plans for a high-tech aquatic sensory experience are underway at Christchurch City Council’s Metro Sports Facility. The Aquatic Sensory Experience will offer innovative...
Feb 14, 2021
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Regional Victoria launches first Seniors Exercise Park in Ballarat
Regional Victoria’s first Seniors Exercise Park launched recently in Ballarat will assist older people to improve their strength, balance, joint movements, mobility and...
Feb 14, 2021
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Fitness
Boutique gym brand REVL reports membership rise
Operating gyms in prominent locations in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and on the Sunshine Coast, boutique fitness brand REVL Training has reported a rise in memberships since the...
Feb 14, 2021
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More than 300 schools in New Zealand participate in Healthy Active Learning programme
A joint initiative between Sport NZ and the NZ Ministries of Health and Education sees 313 schools and kura in New Zealand take part in the Healthy Active Learning programme -...
Feb 14, 2021
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WTTC new paper showcases tourism industry’s role in in enhancing social progress
The World Travel and Tourism Council has released a new paper highlighting the importance of the tourism industry in enhancing social progress and driving the global economy....
Feb 11, 2021
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Skills Active Aotearoa spotlights a commitment within the Napier fitness community
Skills Active Aotearoa shares Al van Zonneveld’s commitment to training, learning and helping others within New Zealand’s Napier fitness community. van Zonneveld's passion for...
Feb 10, 2021
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International fitness bodies launch leadership initiatives
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and the Singapore-based Fit Summit have this week each launched leadership initiatives that aim to shape and...
Feb 10, 2021
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Gymnastics Victoria encourages the return of children to gymnastics
With the first term of the 2021 school year having commenced, Gymnastics Victoria is encouraging all children and their parents to return to gymnastics to improve their physical...
Feb 10, 2021
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ESSA highlights the benefits of a virtual workout buddy
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) highlights that being single and without a workout buddy shouldn’t be a reason to not meet your physical activity goals. With...
Feb 9, 2021
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Viva Leisure opens Titanium branded Club Lime Pyrmont
Viva Leisure has today opened its first Titanium branded fitness facility in the inner Sydney suburb of Pyrmont. Nearly two years in the making, Club Lime Pyrmont marks the...
Feb 8, 2021
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Sydney and Melbourne listed among world’s healthiest cities
Sydney and Melbourne have been acknowledged as being among the 44 healthiest cities in the world, with the NSW capital listed in second place. The popular Netherlands city of...
Feb 7, 2021
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Healthy Ageing Summit returns in 2021
Following the success of its inaugural event last year, the Healthy Ageing Summit will again be staged in 2021. To once again be held online, the Summit, being held on 28th and...
Feb 4, 2021
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Rhino Australia launches Innovative sports robot to reduce football training concussions
Rhino Australia, a leading Australian sporting goods supplier, has launched an innovative robotic training device - the Mobile Virtual Player Sprint - aimed at helping reduce...
Feb 4, 2021
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Wexer announces new content partnership with Daily Burn
Wexer has announced a new content partnership with global programming powerhouse Daily Burn that sees Daily Burn’s world-renowned programmes – from classics such as Black Fire...
Feb 3, 2021
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ExerciseNZ wants meeting with Prime Minister Ardern over crisis in childrens’ activity
With schools reopening after the summer holidays, the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) wants to see greater efforts to address New Zealand having some of the...
Feb 3, 2021
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Otium Planning Group establishes National Trek Day
Otium Planning Group is extending its support for Trek2Health by establishing a National Trek Day with events to be held in Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney and Melbourne on Sunday,...
Feb 2, 2021
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New fitness platform MoveMii launches to connect members with personal trainers
A new Sydney-based health and fitness platform – MoveMi – has launched to connect members with a community of personal trainers in their area, aimed at meeting the rising demand...
Feb 2, 2021
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ESSA celebrates 30th anniversary of supporting health through exercise
This year, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) celebrates its 30th anniversary of encouraging all Australians to use exercise and sports science to improve their...
Feb 2, 2021
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New recreational trails opened in Myponga Reservoir Reserve
Visitors to South Australia’s Myponga Reservoir Reserve can now access more than three kilometres of new trails - taking the total network of trails to more than six kilometres...
Feb 1, 2021
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New report analyses growth of the Chinese fitness industry
A new report - The 2019-2020 China Health and Fitness Market White Paper - from international management consultant Deloitte and commissioned by the International Health,...
Jan 31, 2021
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Local Coronavirus case sees Western Australian Government close aquatic facilities, cinemas, entertainment venues and gyms for five days
A new local Coronavirus case in Perth has seen Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan announce a series of business closures impacting leisure factivities for five days....
Jan 31, 2021
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