News: Wellness

Stroke survivors and people at risk urged to focus on yoga and Tai chi

One of Australia’s biggest health issues could be checked if more people took up yoga or tai chi and reduced their blood pressure, a new Australian study has found. Stroke costs the…

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Nov 5, 2018 Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Brimbank Leisure Centres introduce Evolt 360 body scanner for health and fitness assessments

Aiming to provide state-of-the-art fitness assessments to members, Brimbank City Council has introduced Evolt 360 body scanning technology at its Sunshine and St Albans Leisure Centres.…

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Oct 31, 2018 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

YMCA NSW Youth Worker honoured for boosting the health of young people

Developing and launching initiatives that improve the mental and physical wellbeing of young people has contributed to YMCA NSW Youth Wellbeing Coordinator Laura Eason being awarded Highly…

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Oct 31, 2018 Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

New Zealand’s lead on female participation in exercise to inspire Asian nations?

While New Zealand is tiny compared to the populations of China or India, the nation’s exercise culture is way ahead of those countries in terms of female and male participation,…

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Oct 30, 2018 Culture / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

VIVA Leisure delays IPO plans

Fitness and recreation facilities group VIVA Leisure has delayed its plans for an initial public offering (IPO), what would have been an industry-first in Australia, with modest intention…

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Oct 29, 2018 Finance / Fitness / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Coral Gardeners look to preserve Tahitian reef

The islands of Tahiti are home to an abundance of marine wildlife, and while the oceans surrounding the islands are crystal clear and truly stunning, by 2050 this could all change. A…

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Oct 28, 2018 Aquatics / Environment / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Research shows New Zealanders fail to acknowledge solar dangers

An alarming proportion of New Zealanders are neither wearing hats nor seeking shade to protect themselves from the sun, new University of Otago research reveals. The study observed 2,635…

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Oct 27, 2018 Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Bendigo’s Gurri Wanyarra Wellness Centre gets official opening

Bendigo’s new $32.2 million aquatic, recreation and wellness facility, the Gurri Wanyarra Wellness Centre is being officially opened this weekend. The new facility features a 50…

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Oct 27, 2018 Aquatics / Fitness / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

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