October 1 2011

Zumbathon

ZUMBA® FITNESS in association with Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo will stage a mass ZUMBA® session to raise funds for Obesity Prevention Australia. King George Square in Brisbane's CBD at 12.30pm on Monday 10th October. Entry is $5.00 on the day. See you there!!

July 18 2011

Personal Trainers Unite in the Fight against Obesity in Australia

Personal Trainers are striving to improve the health of Australian communities with free group Personal Training and fitness sessions to celebrate World Personal Trainer Day on Saturday 20^th August.

World Personal Trainer Day, an initiative of the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers, will bring together fitness professionals and their local communities to promote the importance of health, wellness, regular physical activity and work/life balance.

 The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers CEO, Kylie Fahey, says “With the increase in obesity it is time for people to make the choice for a healthier lifestyle.” 

The Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is working together with Obesity Prevention Australia to promote the 7 Healthy Australia Initiatives;

• Healthy Futures
• Healthy Lives
• Healthy Homes
• Healthy Workplaces
• Healthy Ageing
• Healthy Professionals
• Healthy Policy and Media

Obesity Prevention Australia is a non profit organisation committed to reversing the obesity and inactivity epidemic that is debilitating our nation.

A minimum 140 Australians die prematurely every day from obesity related disease. These diseases are largely preventable through diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle education.

This year’s World Personal Trainer Day will bring together Personal Trainers with their local community for a free outdoor group training session.  Interested trainers and participants can register FREE at www.aipt.com.au

World Personal Trainer Day is an annual event designed to link the community with the Personal Training profession in the interest of health and wellness.

People participating in World Personal Trainer Day will be partnered with local fitness professionals. Previous popular events have included a treadmill challenge, row-a-thon, Bootcamps, group classes and Pilates.

Interested participants and Personal Trainers can register for FREE at www.aipt.com.au/personal-training-events. For more information on World Personal Trainer Day, contact the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers on 1300 13 84 34.

June 29 2011

QLD finally has the fitness and activity event they have been looking for. Introducing the Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo:

The Expo will cater to the thousands of people who are looking for health and fitness solutions that complement their busy lives.

A range of innovative health and fitness products and concepts will be on display in an energetic and entertaining environment. Features of the Expo include:

• Exercise demonstrations
• Fashion parades
• Healthy cooking sessions
• Product demonstrations
• Celebrity appearances
• Retail bargains from a variety of exhibitors
• And if you’re feeling motivated to get started right away – don’t worry! You’ll be able to get involved in a variety of activities and sports in the Energy Zone, an area designed specifically to help you burn off some energy and find a sport you love.

April 29th 2011:

International No Diet Day - May 6 2011

To get involved in this great international event and have a guilt free morning or afternoon tea while raising awareness through your friends and workplaces about the dangers of dieting please CLICK HERE (all money raised will go to the butterfly foundation to continue their amazing work in helping Australians with eating disorders and body image issues)

Obesity Prevention Australia wholeheartedly supports international no diet day and would love all of our supporters to get behind the event to promote healthy lifestyle practices for ALL Australians. Being in the 'diet cycle' is not a productive place, and the more we can all continue to promote our message of following a healthy lifestyle that can be maintained (and enjoyed) long term, the healthier and happier our nation will become

March 1 2011:

International Fitness Week -March 14th to 20th

International Fitness Week is about inspiring people across the world to make a change, finding out what activity works for them and lead a healthier lifestyle. So save the date now and get motivated to get moving!  

Now in it's 3rd year, International Fitness Week will see over 400 gyms across 12 countries are opening their doors and offering anyone the opportunity to try the gym in a bid to make the world a fitter place!