News: Fitness
New study show that physical inactivity remains a global pandemic
A newly released study published in prestigious medical journal The Lancet shows that much more need to be done to address physical inactivity worldwide, with adolescents and people living…
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Worldwide revenue from fitness apps to reach almost US$30 billion by 2025
Newly released data from online education provide TradingPlatforms suggests that global revenue from fitness apps is experiencing a 34.4% growth during 2021 and will reach US$13.54 billion,…
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Lift Brands honours Snap Fitness and 9Round franchisees and employees at APAC region awards
Lift Brands has announced the winners of its annual achievement awards in the APAC region, celebrating successful Snap Fitness and 9Round franchisees. Recognising innovative approaches to…
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New York Stock Exchange listing sees F45 valued at more than US$1.5 billion
Australian founded F45 Training has made a spectacular debut on the New York Stock Exchange with the company valued around $2 billion ($US1.46 billion) at the close of business. Making its…
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Wexer makes new appointment to drive business development
Digital fitness expert Wexer has announced the appointment of Jake Shand as its new US Head of Business Development. An experienced senior marketer with a strong track record in managing,…
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Adelaide based women’s health and fitness platform acquired by iFIT
Sweat – a leading platform for women's health and fitness based in Adelaide - has been acquired by iFIT Health & Fitness Inc (iFIT), a global leader in connected fitness…
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South Korean Government bans high tempo music in Seoul gyms
Gyms in South Korea's capital Seoul and its surrounding region have been that they should not play music with a tempo higher than 120 beats per minute (BPM), in order to limit the…
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F45 Training moving towards New York Stock Exchange listing with potential US$1.5 billion valuation
Australian-founded fitness franchise F45 Training is moving towards a listing on the New York Stock Exchange with a potential valuation of more than US$1.5 billion in its initial public…
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