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Voting OPEN for Fitness Australia Board of Directors
Fitness Australia (Ltd) is now holding the election of the Board of Directors. Fitness Australia 09/09/2010 Read more...
Fitness Australia's September eNews out now!
Fitness Australia's eNews hit your email inbox today! Check out the latest industry news now. 07/09/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
State and Territory finalists and winners for Australian Health & Fitness Industry Awards 2010
The 2010 State and Territory Winners have been recognised for demonstrating quality service, innovation, community connection and commitment to industry standards. 07/09/2010 Read more...
A Clear Process for Re-entry to Registration
Exercise Professionals seeking to renew their registration have a simple and clear process to follow. 07/09/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Industry Continuing Education System under review
Fitness Australia is in the process of commissioning an independent expert review of the existing system. 06/09/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Industry Quality Assurance Project gets started
Quorus commissed to develop a discussion paper and project plan for the Fitness Industry Quality Assurance Framework and Accreditation System. 03/09/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Fitness Australia 2nd Annual General Meeting
Fitness Australia's AGM will be held at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Victoria, on Friday 22 October 2010, at 12.00noon. 03/09/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Fitness Australia to proceed with Appeal of Copyright Tribunal decision
Fitness Australia will proceed with the Appeal of the Copyright Tribunal decision in the Federal Court. Read more...
Crunch the Original 'No Judgments' Gym Opens first Australian site in Chatswood
Crunch the Original 'No Judgments' Gym Opens first Australian site in Chatswood, Sydney in early September 2010. 02/09/2010 Ezypay Read more...
Heart Foundation warns women on cholesterol
New research reveals that Australian women have higher LDLor bad cholesterol levels than men. 01/09/2010 Heart Foundation Read more...
Sportspeople website goes mobile
People looking for work in sport, fitness and aquatics can now access the Sportspeople Job Market direct from their mobile device. 26/08/2010 Sportspeople Read more...
Skills Alliance helps enterprises grow staff & business
Queensland enterprises can grow their business by brokering subsidised training for staff through the Productivity Places Program. 16/08/2010 Skills Alliance Read more...
Recognition of Industry skills
Our most well received and applauded innovation of the last operating year has been the introduction of Level 1, 2 and 3 Exercise Professional credentials to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). 13/08/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Use of modern communication technologies to deliver e-health care and practice promotion
Want to know how the industry is using modern communication technologies to deliver e-health care and practice promotion? Read more...
Read the August eNews now!
The August eNews is packed with the latest health and fitness news, events and special promotions. Read more...
Fringe Benefits under review
Delivering an expansion to the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption concerning fitness centre membership benefits. Read more...
Music Copyright Update
Fitness Australia is currently considering a proposal to attend a mediated negotiation with the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA). 03/08/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Fitness Australia signs high performance principal partner
Australian compression brand Performax is Fitness Australia’s first ever Principal Partner, signing a six-figure three year agreement this month. 02/08/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Do you want to know what your job is worth?
The 2010 Sportspeople Salary Survey has been designed to collect data on salary levels across the sport, fitness and aquatic sector. 02/08/2010 Sportspeople Read more...
Nominations are now closed for the Health & Fitness Industry Awards
Australian Health & Fitness Industry Awards 2010 – nominations are now closed. 01/08/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Fitness Australia gets a win for the people of City of Stirling
On the back of its consultation with Fitness Australia, the health & fitness industry association, Western Australia’s City of Stirling has made drastic changes to its Personal Training Policy that will see thousands of dollars saved by personal trainers around the State. 29/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
London 2012 Olympics choose Technogym
Technogym has been appointed Exclusive Supplier for all athletic preparation centres for the upcoming Olympic Games. 26/07/2010 Technogm Read more...
Election of the Board of Directors
To have the Board of Directors that YOU want leading and representing the industry, you need to vote in the online election each year. 21/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Nominate to join the Board of Directors
Nominations are now open for Fitness Australia Business Members to join the Board of Directors as an elected director. There are three (3) elected director positions available on the Board. 20/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
New Modern Award Transitional Wages Update
Most commonly asked questions to assist member enquiries about the new award and it's transitional provisions. 21/07/2010 Fitness Australia HR Hotline Read more...
A guide to the unfair contract terms law
The guide to unfair contracts terms has been designed to assist businesses understand the new unfair contract terms laws. 19/07/2010 ACCC Read more...
Fitness Australia Granted Commonwealth Funding to Deliver Healthy Communities Initiative
Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health & Ageing today announced a significant National Program Grant to Fitness Australia, the health & fitness industry association, as part of the COAG Healthy Communities Initiative. 15/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
reps Magazine, Issue 6 is online!
reps Magazine, Issue 6 online! Features: Australian Health & Fitness Industry Awards 2010! 14/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Fitness Australia HR Advisory Service update
Since the announcement last month about the new Fitness Industry Employment Award 2010 being effective from 1st July, 2010, the Fitness Australia HR Advisory Service has been inundated with enquiries. 14/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Check out the July eNews
Check out the latest health and fitness news! View Fitness Australia's July eNews now. 14/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Warringah Council develops an Outdoor Training Policy
Warringah Council has developed a Policy for the Use of Space by Commercial Fitness Groups and Personal Trainers. 09/07/2010 Warringah Council Reserve Read more...
Fitness Australia to provide consumer contract template to fitness industry
To support the introduction of the new Australian Consumer Law, Fitness Australia will provide the industry with a consumer contract template, aligned to the new consumer contract provisions that came into effect on 1st July 2010. 08/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Tamworth gym-goers donate food
LOW-INCOME families in Tarnworth will benefit from a large food donation made by Curves Tamworth to the Salvation Army. 07/07/2010 Northern Daily Leader Read more...
Fee relief for outdoor exercising
PUMPING iron, star jumping andother outdoor activities have just got a lot cheaper for Wollondilly shire residents after fees for personal training dropped recently. 07/07/2010 Macarthur Chronicle Read more...
Industry's most comprehensive Job Board
Fitness Australia is pleased to announce the continuing relationship and support with Sportspeople. 05/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Fitness industry expert hits out at Government's Health Policy
One of the key instigators behind the establishment of the Premier's Physical Activity Council (PPAC) has resigned over the State Health Department's direction it's taking in the area of preventative health. 02/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Unfair contract terms
The introduction of a national unfair contract terms law is one of the most important consumer reforms in the new ACL. 01/07/2010 ACCC Read more...
2010 Awards Open for Nominations
Nominations for the 2010 Australian Health & Fitness Industry Awards are open today. 01/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Fitness Industry Award 2010 Wage Rate effective from 1st July
The new Fitness Industry Award 2010 wage rates are effective from 1st July, 2010. Full details are now available. 01/07/2010 Fitness Australia HR Advisory Service Read more...
New Transitional Wages Guide for the Fitness Industry
Fair Work Australia has released 125 Modern Awards that will apply throughout Australia. 01/07/2010 Fitness Australia HR Advisory Service Read more...
More Australians are getting active
New research released today shows that almost 50% of Australians aged over 15 participated in regular physical activity in 2009. 25/06/2010 Australian Sports Comission Read more...
The NEW Fitness Australia website is here!
With a fresh, dynamic look and streamlined site navigation, your browsing experience will be unlike it has ever been before. 25/06/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Employers in Transition with new Fitness Industry Wage Rates
All employers should be aware that the new Fitness Industry Award (Award) came into effect on 1 January 2010. 19/06/2010 Fitness Australia HR Advisory Service Read more...
National survey to focus on Sport, Fitness and Aquatic salaries
People working in fitness jobs in Australia are being called upon to participate in a national survey mapping salary levels. 17/06/2010 Sportspeople Read more...
Fitness Australia Appeals Copyright Tribunal's music decision
Fitness Australia has decided to proceed with an appeal of the Copyright Tribunal's decision. 17/06/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Australian team leads Anytime Fitness record growth
With nearly 40 clubs now open and more than 100 franchise territories sold, Anytime Fitness has quickly become the world's fastest-growing fitness club chain. 14/06/2010 Anytime Fitness Read more...
Board appoints new Chairman and Deputy Chairman
The Fitness Australia (Ltd) Board of Directors has appointed Paul Kinghorn as its new Chairman. 09/06/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Guidelines for use of music in fitness centres and studios released
Guidelines for Use of Music in Fitness Centres and Studios Released. 27/05/10 Fitness Australia Read more...
Osteoporosis treatment saves lives and bones
It is no secret that osteoporosis, which weakens bones, can significantly reduce a sufferer's quality of life. 26/05/2010 ABC News Read more...
Copyright Tribunal out of tune, says Fitness Australia
The fitness industry said it is extremely disappointed with the Copyright Tribunal decision to substantially increase copyright fees for the use of music in group exercise classes. 17/05/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Gyms rocked by tribunal ruling on music fees
Gym members could face higher fees for working out to original music after a court ruled that musicians have not been paid enough for the copyright of their songs. 17/5/2010 The Sydney Morning Herald Read more...
Calcium in early life may help prevent obesity later
There's no denying that people need calcium for strong, healthy bones. 15/05/2010 Medical News TODAY. Read more...
Record attendance for revamped Australian Fitness & Health Expo
A change in focus has proved successful for the 2010 Australian Fitness & Health Expo, with the revamped event seeing record trade numbers through the doors of the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. 04/05/2010 - Pinque PR. Read more...
5 Mins Daily "Green" Exercise Boosts Mental Health
New research from the UK suggests that just five minutes of "green" exercise a day benefits people's mood, self-esteem and mental health. 03/05/2010 Medical News Today Read more...
Celebrity Support at the 2010 Fitness and Health Expo
The Australian Fitness & Health Expo is highly regarded by those in the industry, and each year features appearances by celebrities across the sporting, health and fitness spectrums. 28/04/2010 Pinque PR Read more...
Short term high-intensity interval training as effective as moderate long term endurance exercise
Short term high-intensity interval training (HIT) can deliver in significantly less time the same health benefits as moderate long term "endurance" training. 12/03/2010 Medical News TODAY Read more...
Fitness & Health Expo scores Gymlink as major sponsor for second year running
Fitness & Health Expo scores Gymlink as moajor sponsor for second year running. 02/02/2010 Pinque PR Read more...
It Matters What You Eat After Exercise
Many of the health benefits of aerobic exercise are due to the most recent exercise session, and the nature of these benefits can be greatly affected by the food we eat afterwards. 01/02/2010 Medical News TODAY Read more...
Fitness & Health Expo shaping up with more focus on trade
The new look Australian Fitness & Health Expo is shaping up with a renewed focus on trade opportunities in a bid to attract more qualified buyers to the successful industry event. 28/01/2010 - Pinque PR Read more...
Sitting all day can be a killer
Sitting all day might significantly boost the risk of lifestyle-related disease even if one adds a regular dose of moderate or vigorous exercise. 19/01/2010 The Sydney Morning Herald Read more...
In need of a gym? 10 tips to make the right choice
The Office of Fair Trading has issued following guidelines on joining a gym. 10/01/2010 Sydney Morning Herald Read more...
Fitness Australia HR Advisory Service update
Since the announcement last month about the new Fitness Industry Employment Award 2010 being effective from 1st July, 2010, the Fitness Australia HR Advisory Service has been inundated with enquiries. 14/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Become an accredited Skipping Instructor 6 CECs Home Study or 1 day course
Become part of one of the fastest growing areas of fitness – Skipping, with SkipitTM's unique weighted skipping ropes, routines and moves. 06/09/2010 Skipit Read more...
Fresh Stream of Education for Fitness Professionals
There is a new breed of fitness professionals being birthed in Australia and New Zealand this Spring. 06/09/2010 Rehab Trainer Read more...
Connecting you with your Industry
There have never been more ways to connect with Fitness Australia, your health and fitness industry association. 03/08/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
AUDIOZEN 2-for-1 Introductory Offer
Specialising in PPCA-free chillout relaxation music for unlimited public performance, for ONE WEEK only. 03/08/2010 Audiozen Read more...
Pilates Matwork Course - Studio Pilates International
Become a Pilates instructor, learn how to challenge your clients' core with new exercises and increase your knowledge on injuries and core stability. 30/07/2010 Studio Pilates International Read more...
Unique Vibration Training business in Brisbane for sale
Great location, Great client base, Great business, Great opportunity! 12/07/2010 Vibe Station Read more...
Private Health Fund rebates for fitness services
We know it's challenging trying to navigate the Private Health Fund landscape, so we've made it easier for you! 06/07/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Eggs nutritional myths busted! - Roundtable report released by ENC
New report addresses long-held dietary misconceptions around eggs and nutrition. 28/06/2010 Egg Nutrition Council Read more...
Ezypay ranked number 23 best place to work in Australia
Dedication to a great team and work environment pays off with a listing for Ezypay at No 23 in the top 50 BRW Best Places to Work. 25/06/2010 Ezypay Read more...
Beat rising energy prices by understanding your energy usage
As Victorian businesses make the shift towards a low carbon economy, energy costs for small and medium businesses (SMEs) appear set to rise. 18/06/2010 Carbon Down Read more...
Information Sheet | Music Copyright & Tribunal Decision
Information on resources that will enable operators to choose to use music that is outside the PPCA repertoire. 11/06/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Show young people living with cancer you care
CanTeen asks all Australians to buy a bandanna during October to wear on National Bandanna Day (www.bandannaday.com.au) Friday, 29 October Read more...
Help raise awareness of heart disease
Fitness Australia today joined the National Heart Foundation of Australia to help raise awareness of the No. 1 killer of Australian women – heart disease. 27/05/2010 Heart Foundation Read more...
Budget 2010 | Preventative Health Action
For the benefit of members, Fitness Australia has compiled a summary of the information that is most relevant to the fitness industry and an overview of the strategies that are planned to tackle obesity. 14/05/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
Women's health going up in smoke
Australian Unity has been rewarding its members to butt out, and with more and more women taking up smoking it seems more puff is needed in quit smoking messages. - 5/5/2010 - Australian Unity. Read more...
Australian Olive Association Celebrates Heart Week
In support of the Australian Heart Foundation's Heart Week, Paul Miller, President of the Australian Olive Association (AOA), wants Australians to know that Australian extra virgin olive oil is a practically perfect food when it comes to preventing heart disease risk factors. - 5/5/2010 - 303 PR. Read more...
Fitness Australia takes lead on Council 'Sweat Taxes'
In response to the latest council with plans to introduce charges for the use of open space by personal trainers and fitness groups, Fitness Australia has released a position statement - the ‘Provision of Fitness Training Services in Public Areas’. - 30/4/2010 - Australiasian Leisure Management Read more...
Footwear a key contributor to health and wellbeing
Australians are compromising their health and impeding their exercise and weight loss efforts by wearing poor fitting footwear, according to local podiatrists and footwear specialists. - 29/04/2010 - Michels Warren. Read more...
Get your backstage pass to Sydney's hottest fitness clubs!
There are a few seats left on the Fitness Australia Club Tour on Wednesday 28th April and Fitness Australia and Tour sponsor Advance Fitness Marketing would love to have you! 30/03/2010 Fitness Australia Read more...
National sport, fitness and aquatic workplace survey results released
The sport, fitness and aquatic sector was not immune from the general economic downturn in 2009 with fewer people working permanent full-time and more working casual or part-time, according to new research published today. 3/2/2010 - Sportspeople Read more...
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Exercise. Your Life Needs It!
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Ten News (Fitness Industry Regulations)
Interesting story. Not good they didn't bother to get a fitness industry representative to participate in the story. Watch Video
Fitness Australia - All You Need to Know
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Exercise. Your Life Needs It - Campaign (Singles 15s)
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