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24 hour gym chain Plus Fitness has raised over $140,000 for Beyond Blue during its National ‘Lift Yourself Up’ campaign. The national initiative saw over 150 of its Australian-based franchisees join together to run a campaign that highlighted the benefits of exercise in addressing mental health issues. Each participating franchisee donated $25 for each new […]
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FITREC.org is pleased to announce the appointment of Mel Tempest as Global Ambassador for FITREC fitness registration services. FITREC Managing Director Dennis Hosking states “Mel’s enthusiasm for collaboration and the progress of the fitness industry aligns very well with FITREC.” With a focus on guiding club owners and fitness business professionals towards more effective, efficient
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Wearable fitness technology specialist Myzone has successfully signed an agreement with Snap Fitness franchises in the USA, Australia and New Zealand to install Myzone technology in their clubs. For Snap Fitness locations worldwide, the move is seen as a positive step towards member retention through engagement using the Myzone wearable technology where live feedback displays
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Anyone in the health and wellness world can tell you that franchising is driving a large part of the growth of this industry. The fitness trend continues with no end in sight and with more people joining and keeping memberships than even before. The global fitness industry now has more than 174 million members, and
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A few years ago, it wasn’t the norm for gyms to sell things like protein powders and branded t-shirts. Today, gyms are more than just gyms — they’re brands. There are promising reasons for selling merchandise, like increasing your gym’s revenue, and proving your expertise in the health and fitness market. Selling merchandise also plays
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The new Spring 2018 Edition of the What’s New in Fitness magazine is the 20th Edition and continues to be a great resource for fitness professionals with relevant industry news, articles and resources to better inform you and your business. WNiF present fitness professionals with meaningful and useful content regardless of their capacity in the
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10th September 2018, NEW YORK The IoT (Internet of Things) continues to infiltrate enhance our lives. There are connected fridges, ovens, beds, and bikes … and now there are connected mirrors for virtual fitness classes. New York-based fitness technology startup ‘Mirror‘ today launched its product out of stealth and announced a $25 million round of funding
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Australia, August 2018 Life Fitness Australia brings the first Apple GymKit-enabled cardio equipment to Club Lime, CISAC (Canberra International Sports & Aquatic Centre) Life Fitness Australia, the leader in commercial fitness equipment, announced that it has partnered with Viva Leisure to equip its flagship Club Lime, CISAC venue with the first Life Fitness Apple GymKit-enabled
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Technogym introduces SKILLBIKE™, a revolutionary stationary bike that enables cyclists, triathletes and cycling enthusiasts to live the emotion and challenge of outdoor experiences in an indoor environment. SKILLBIKE includes exclusive features specifically designed for athletic and performance training: it is the first indoor bike with real gear. The REAL GEAR SHIFT patent that allows users
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Tim O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae document their journey to the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii with Technogym. Technogym, world leader in the supply of fitness and wellness technologies and solutions, is proud to announce a new alliance with triathletes and power couple Tim O’Donnell and Mirinda Carfrae. The world class duo will use Technogym
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Getting fit can be a lonely road, and the prospect of working out alone is too painful for many people to bear. Fear not though, a solution is in sight. “My girlfriend cancelled our gym date once, and I had to work out alone. It sounds dramatic, but I really understood how hard it can
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If you’re looking for a little inspiration or want to get a jump on the latest new trends in fitness and health, it’s your last chance to catch the 2018 Fitness Show when it makes it’s way to Melbourne this October 13-14. The Fitness Show Melbourne brings together the latest in fitness education, technology, health
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