New Zealand news

International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply integrated with GLP-1 treatment. Five organisations – UK Active, the ... More

Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout for the World event on 20 June, in support of ... More

Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights for four Orangetheory Fitness studios to Icon Palestre. The studios ... More

Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already extensive portfolio. The Zoo Fit rollout starts  in July with ... More

Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at the Aro Hā Wellness Retreat in New Zealand. Running between ... More

Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers race ready for Hyrox events as Official Group Training Programme Parter ... More

Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems on the importance of prescribing lifestyle interventions, including physical activity ... More

Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over the past decade, especially in the US, Canada, Australia and ... More

World-class golf destination resort Te Arai Links in New Zealand has debuted its new spa and fitness centre for resort guests – with members of ... More

Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with national and international guidelines.  Developed by clinical exercise physiologist, Dr. ... More

New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a licensed burlesque-fitness programme. This is the second collaboration for the ... More

Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the HCM Summit. Interviewed on-stage by HCM editor-at-large Kate Cracknell, Oliver ... More

Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New Zealand university has found sleep to be the biggest contributor ... More

Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump. Bodypump Heavy combines the psychology of group training with slower ... More

Two London-based UBX gyms have become affiliated partners of the global race brand, Hyrox. Boxing, strength and fitness studios, UBX Wembley and UBX Kingston, are ... More

Australian franchisor, Jetts Fitness, is branching out into recovery and wellness in a joint venture with the New Zealand company, O-Studio. Jetts has created a ... More

The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the world more people are joining gyms and seeing fitness as ... More

Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 27-29 June in Copenhagen, Denmark. Organised by the International Massage ... More

Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a takeover of European fitness chain Basic-Fit as the sector continues ... More

Lift Brands has announced the sale of its shares in 9Round Kickboxing Fitness to global parent company, Striking Brands. Lift had been holding a 40 ... More

Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for-money membership options, is expanding into India via its Jetts Fitness ... More

Franchise Strong Pilates has announced that former English cricketer, Stuart Broad, has come on board as an ambassador to help challenge the traditional perception of ... More

Thai-based hospitality giant Minor International (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, has formed a 50/50 joint venture with Japanese hotel and restaurant operator Royal ... More

Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association (HFA), says cost is still a barrier to joining gyms, ... More

UKinbound and ABTA have hosted a youth mobility drop-in event for politicians as part of their ongoing advocacy collaboration. The event, held at the end ... More