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Melbourne Fitness & Health Expo in Good Shape

In Melbourne for the third time in its 22-year history, the Fitness & Health Expo proved yet again why it’s the industry’s number one event, attracting a healthy 6% increase in overall visitor numbers.

Launching on Friday April 29 with Australia’s first floating yoga class down the Yarra River, led by Amanda Bisk, the Expo was off to an exciting start that continued across three days of product launches, live competitions and free workouts and presentations from athletes and experts.

In addition to an increase in visitor numbers, the Expo can also report:

• A 25% increase in key industry decision makers visiting the Expo
• A 61% increase in industry visitors from independent gyms
• 20% increase in industry visitors from vertical markets (including corporate fitness facilities, council leisure facilities, residential, sports clubs and educational facilities)

Fitness & Health Expo Director Shaun Krenz said feedback on Melbourne was showing that, for many exhibitors, it was one of the best Expos yet, which only added to the excitement of the coming line up of events.

"Keeping up with the fast-paced industry. we have turned our attention to future...

Fitness On Demand™ Offers More Industry Leading Virtual Programming

Known for their open platform distribution model, Fitness On Demand recently added even more industry renowned brands to their virtual fitness system that users are sure to be familiar with.

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It was recently announced that through a partnership with FitFusion, Jillian Michaels classes will now be available on FOD systems beginning June 1st.

Jillian Michaels is a leading health and wellness expert, who every week motivates millions in every form of media.

Now fitness facilities will have the ability to offer members her popular, widely recognised videos through Fitness On Demand’s virtual group fitness platform. Jillian’s classes on Fitness On Demand will offer a vast array of workout routines derived from multiple fitness modalities such as HIIT training, martial arts, plyometrics, kickboxing, yoga, weight training and more.

In addition, Fitness On Demand has also recently partnered with Beachbody, creator of the widely popular at-home fitness DVDs P90X and INSANITY. Through this exclusive partnership, 8 all new workout videos–(4) P90X LIVE and (4) INSANITY LIVE–are now available and included with all...

Fitness Australia to Focus on Helping Fitness Businesses Grow

Fitness Australia, the peak national industry association’s new CEO Bill Moore says running any business can be complicated.

“We want to simplify that, so we’ve developed the Grow Your Fitness Business Toolbox to address this. Covering all aspects of business life, we feel the Toolbox will help people whether they’re just starting out or want to grow. They need the tools to do just that.”

The most exciting part? The Toolbox has a collection of business podcasts, videos, templates, tools, guides, articles, news and tips ready to access and use at any time. And it’s now part of fitness business registration.

“We’re giving our members the tools and tips for their businesses to be more effective plus improve profitability. Fitness Australia registered fitness businesses now have access to resources on marketing, growth and development, as well as guidance on human resources, finance and management skills, through the Grow Your Fitness Business Toolbox initiative. A critical role for...

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Yet again, I am proud to deliver another issue that is jam-packed with practical advice, tips and hints to help boost the bottom line of your fitness business, and help ensure your clients and members keep coming back!

With proven techniques and sound advice from some of the country’s leading experts, there’s no better ‘one stop shop’ to help take your business to new levels of success.

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Analee Matthews, Editor

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New App & Software

“Overall Wearable Winner” at the Wearable Technology Show solidifies MYZONE’s growing reputation as a wearable to be reckoned with. Craig Mac of WNiF talks to MYZONE's Mike Beeney about the latest version of MYZONE software and the new and improved MYZONE App launch at the 2016 Fitness & Health Expo.