Winter’s arrived, but how to stay active?

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Headline: Winter’s arrived, but how to stay active?

Christchurch – It’s not always easy, but many New Zealanders do keep active in winter with some simple adjustments, according to research. Exercise New Zealand chief executive Richard Beddie says indoor exercise facilities show a spike in winter months, both in usage and joining. Beddie says, based on their data, 10 percent more Kiwis, join…

Abandoned bill was a Bill of Rights breach

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Headline: Abandoned bill was a Bill of Rights breach

Christchurch – The abandoning of a bill last night that might have stopped yoga and dance teachers calling themselves teachers is a relief and a move of common sense, Exercise New Zealand chief executive Richard Beddie says. Exercise NZ had put in a submission on the bill which if passed would have made it illegal for…

Exercise the best way for most to keep on top of asthma

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Headline: Exercise the best way for most to keep on top of asthma

Christchurch – A New Zealand fitness expert is urging Kiwis to exercise more to help beat asthma. Today is world asthma day and Exercise NZ chief executive Richard Beddie says keeping fit with exercise is great way for managing asthma. In New Zealand respiratory disease, which includes asthma, affects one in six Kiwis, or about…

NZ part of global exercise explosion

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Headline: NZ part of global exercise explosion

San Diego – New Zealand is about to see an explosion in the number of people taking up yoga, 24/7 gyms, boutique studios, boot camps and mobile trainers, a leading exercise expert says. Exercise NZ chief executive Richard Beddie says a quarter of all gyms and fitness clubs in the country are now open around the…

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Tech is transforming the NZ exercise industry

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Headline: Tech is transforming the NZ exercise industry

Christchurch – Technology is turning the exercise industry upside down which is one of the reasons exercise is the biggest sport in New Zealand right now, Exercise NZ chief executive Richard Beddie says. Tech in fitness the industry is accelerating with everything from smart watches, heart rate monitors, to sleep/rest trackers which indicate when people should…

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