FitnessNZ releases the first every comprehensive fitness industry wall-planner

The 2010 wall planner includes all key industry dates (Conferences, Awards, Business Summits, as well as overseas events such as Filex and IHRSA).   Early bird dates for various key events, as well as REPs re-registration dates are also included.

The wall planner is FREE to those in the fitness industry.  For copies please contact FitnessNZ.

The wall planner can be viewed here (pdf format).

Get New Zealand Active Promotion

FitnessNZ’s GetNZ active campaign is currently running, which subsidises fitness centre memberships by 50% for first time users. Click here to find a subsidised membership near you.

Latest Update on Music Licensing in New Zealand

Music licensing is looking likely to be a MAJOR issue in New Zealand.  In Australia the rates proposed to use music (of any form, including the radio. CDs, TV etc) in gyms are over $100,000 for a moderate sized club!  FitnessNZ has been working on this on many levels, and this has been communicated to members.  For a summary update see this info sheet.

For more information, and to help FitnessNZ address this issue, please join FitnessNZ

Preferred Suppliers Programme

This directory contains a list of recommended suppliers, from fitness equipment to sunbeds, and is mailed to all members throughout each year. It gives a detailed listing of suppliers that have agreed to abide by our Code of Ethics and additional specific terms and conditions. This means that you will be able to make a more informed and reassured decision when the time comes for you to need their products/services.

To view the directory, CLICK HERE.
If you are interested in applying to be a Preferred Supplier, CLICK HERE.

Please contact Fitness NZ for further information on the Preferred Supplier Programme.

Customer Protection Programme

This programme protects consumers in the unlikely event of a club closure by allowing those affected members with outstanding pre paid membership, to attend a local participating club for four weeks. It honours any members unused pre paid membership at this participating club.

To become a participating club, click here.
To read the summary of comments/questions and our replies, click here.

Our advice to the public:
Fitness NZ has two pieces of important advice to anyone thinking of joining a health club:

-Check that the club is registered with The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) by clicking on www.reps.org.nz or by calling 0800 554499.

-Take advantage of any flexible payment options that most clubs are able to offer, rather than paying up front. This always gives protection to the public in the unlikely event of club closure.

Important Information:Fitness NZ can only guarantee to protect consumers joining clubs that are members of Fitness NZ. Ensure you remember this when choosing a club to join. Please note all registered facilities of REPS are members of Fitness NZ.

Past News Items

Retention Research

FitnessNZ is proud to release the first ever comprehensive research into retention in New Zealand.

The data involved over 50,000 individuals, and 50+ facilities, and was collected by FitnessNZ, and analysed by recognised expert in retention data analysis, Dr Melvyn Hillsdon, from Bristol University.

Those that took part in the research should have received their copy of the results, along with a breakdown of their individual club’s data. Those that did not take part may purchase the results (a comprehensive 24 page report). The report analyses factors that effect retention, including gender, age, contractual term joined for. The report shows retention over a 36 month period for the 50,000+ individuals involved, making comment on the factors that influence longer term retention.

To purchase the results click here.

Inquiry into Obesity and Type Two Diabetes

Parliament’s Health Committee decided to undertake a comprehensive inquiry into Obesity and Type Two Diabetes in New Zealand. The committee’s decision to hold the inquiry was unanimous. The committee is calling for submissions from the public. The closing date for submissions was 26 April 2006.

FitnessNZ and REPs have made submissions to the select committee on behalf of the industry.

January 2005 Special offer to FitnessNZ members on Credit Card Processing – as low as 1.3%!

Students

Info sheets for students studying the fitness industry

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