News: Fitness

FIFA President opens Fiji Football Association’s King Pele Fitness Centre and signs MoU for Football for Schools program

FIFA President Gianni Infantino officially opened Fiji Football Association’s ‘King Pele’ Fitness Centre and revamped futsal pitch in Vatuwaqa during his first visit to…

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Aug 8, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Education / Fitness / Sport /

 
 

Virgin Active to launch new loyalty program for members

Aiming to enhance its members' experience, retention and engagement, Virgin Active has chosen South African-based company Comarch as its new loyalty solution provider. Looking to make…

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Aug 7, 2023 Fitness / Marketing / Wellness /

 
 

Overwhelming response for HYROX Australian fitness competition

HYROX, Europe's largest fitness race, is counting down to the running of its inaugural Asia Pacific fitness competition in Australia later this month, noting that the response…

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Aug 1, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Events / Fitness / Marketing /

 
 

Life Fitness announces new Chief Executive appointment

Global fitness equipment leader Life Fitness has announced the appointment of Jim Pisani as its new USA-based Chief Executive. Pisani - has spent more than 25 years in the global outdoor,…

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Jul 28, 2023 Fitness / Technology /

 
 

IOC backs Hamburg Declaration’s global commitment to tackle physical inactivity

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has emphasised its commitment to encouraging healthy and active lifestyles through its support for the Global Alliance for the Promotion of…

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Jul 28, 2023 Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Delhi Gym Association issues statement following death of man from treadmill electrocution

A 24-year-old man has died of electrocution while using a treadmill at the Gymplex Fitness Zone in Rohini, Delhi, India. Police have named the victim as Saksham Pruthi, who worked for tech…

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Jul 26, 2023 Fitness / Safety /

 
 

UFC Gyms silent on demise of Australian master franchisor but still looking for global expansion

The recent financial and legal troubles of UFC Gyms in Australia have not raised any form of comment from the Newport Beach, USA-based headquarters of the global franchise or from fitness…

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Jul 21, 2023 ByNigel Benton Finance / Fitness / Legal /

 
 

China’s biggest online fitness platform Keep Inc begins trading in Hong Kong

Beijing-based company and China’s biggest online fitness platform - Keep Inc - has raised US$40 million from the sale of 10.8 million shares in an initial public offering (IPO) and…

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Jul 19, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Finance / Fitness / Retail / Technology /

 
 

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