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In the fourth of our article series providing legal guidance for those in the fitness industry, we’re sharing more advice from Scott McKenzie from Mills Oakley. This time he’s focusing on what to do if a copycat tries to copy the ‘vibe’ of your gym. It can be problematic attempting to prevent others from copying the ‘vibe’ of your gym, […]
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A new study has found that half the world’s population will be short-sighted in 30 years[1], with one of the main factors being our society’s reliance on technology. According to Sheila Zhou, expert Scientist at USANA, leading producer of high quality supplements, “We are using our eyes to stare at computer screens, televisions, and mobile phones more than ever before,
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In the third of our article series providing legal guidance for those in the fitness industry, we’re sharing more advice from Scott McKenzie from Mills Oakley. This time he’s focusing on how to minimise the chance of your PTs stealing clients from the club. The key points to consider here are: A carefully drafted employment contract can help to prevent personal trainers from
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In the second of our article series providing legal guidance for those in the fitness industry, we’re sharing more advice from Scott McKenzie from Mills Oakley. This time he’s focusing on 12 things to watch out for when buying or selling a health club. Buying an existing gym may seem like a relatively simple process; however there is a significant
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Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we provide you with legal guidance, tailored to those in the fitness industry, delivered by Scott McKenzie from Mills Oakley. In the first article of this series we provide you with information about Membership Contracts and how to protect your luxuries (e.g. cancellation fees and termination rights). As
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Glaucoma not seen coming for Australia’s ageing population Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the world, but contrary to popular belief it is not just a disease that affects the elderly and it can be treated if it is caught early enough. While it is true that around 10 per
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Whether you’re training for the 30km to 55km Wild Women On Top Sydney Coastrek this March or simply want to cleanse your lungs and stretch your legs, here is a guide to some spectacular micro-adventures. Each walk is part of the life-changing adventure that is Coastrek, a 30km to 60km trekking challenge that thousands of
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With the goal of attracting new business coming in so high on the list of company’s’ marketing priorities, it’s no surprise that the desire to generate more referrals remains a key marketing initiative. But in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, traditional referrals from clients alone aren’t enough to accelerate growth With this in mind, the Hinge Research Institute set out
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A new report entitled ‘The Future of Work – How Can We Adapt to Survive and Thrive’, has tipped personal trainers as among the most stable jobs of the future. The report, released by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand on February 23rd 2016, has addressed how the workforce of the future will need to
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What’s New in Fitness recently caught up with Aussie Olympic Rower, Chris Morgan. What are your 2016 goals? My Goals for 2016 are very ambitious: Goal 1: make the Olympic team in the Mens Quadruple Scull. Goal 2: row the best race of my life to win Gold in Rio. Can you talk about your training schedule approaching
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A healthy night in: the key to romance this Valentine’s Day, according to the Dietitians Association of Australia. The nation’s nutrition experts recommend spoiling your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a nutritious home-cooked meal and a healthy lifestyle change. Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) Spokesperson, Maria Packard, suggests swapping chocolates and flowers, or an expensive meal
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New Research from Fitness First has found that 41% of Aussies Are Cheating When Setting Goals Goal setting starts from the beginning of every year, and Aussies fail from the outset when setting New Year resolutions. 51% of Aussies set New Year’s resolutions they know they can achieve, setting the bar low with the hope
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