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Month: September 2011

Technology ‘Must Haves’ Reducing Economic Failure in the Health and Fitness Industry

Thanks to technology Alison Cavill (pictured) is a health and fitness business success

NEWS FEATURE: 21 years ago, the world-wide-web and applications such as Skype, Facebook and Twitter didn’t exist. Now they are ‘must haves’ for anyone in the Australian health and fitness industry or they risk economic failure. Fitness Australia, a national health and fitness industry association claim that one-in-ten fitness organisations decreased in size during the […]

Australia’s First Mental Health Reform Commission

Mental health is about working together to impliment change

EXPRESS NEWS LINK: David Cappo, a Catholic priest, is to head Australia’s first mental health reform commission. Cappo’s first task is to look into the state of mental health and suicide prevention in Australia. Mark Metherell has the story.   Read the Story

Indigenous Health Trial in Adelaide

Indigenous women in 12-week health and fitness program

EXPRESS NEWS LINK:  A 12-week trial program for overweight Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander women will run in Adelaide. This program is aimed at educating participants on the importance of physical  activity and nutrition. Karla Canuto, Robyn McDermott, Margaret Cargo and Adrian Esterman have the story.   Read the Story

BABY BOOMERS CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH AND FITNESS TRENDS

Baby Boomer cooling down.

EXPRESS NEWS LINK:   Tai Chi, Yoga, and weight training are big trends in the fitness world at present, and according to recent reports by professional health organisations, this is attributed to the fact that Baby Boomers are seeking to have their needs met. Jessica Belasco has the story.   Read the Story    

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