INDUSTRY NEWS
We believe in bringing the benefits of exercise to as many people as possible. One way we do this is by promoting exercise, in all its forms and modalities, through the New Zealand media, as well as advocating for the role of exercise in wellness and health. See below for examples of our recent work.
Research shows longer lives tied to physical activity
25 November 2021
Otautahi – New research shows why people live longer are most likely to be more physically active…
Newstalk ZB – Radio Interview
12 October 2021
We’re keeping up the pressure on the Government to explain why Auckland exercise facilities can’t be part of Level 3 activities since 50 people can gather in a bar. For more info see the latest radio interview below and visit www.exercise.org.nz/exercise-
ExerciseNZ CEO on the AM Show – standing up for the industry
6 October 2021
Our CEO on the AM show this morning standing up for our industry. Note: The rules related to Auckland step 1 changed overnight, and now allow for 10 individuals and 10 bubbles with 2m distancing.
Physical inactivity associated with higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes
6 October 2021
Research from the British Journal of Sports Medicine – showing how physical activity is preventative against both hospitalisation and deaths related to COVID-19. (224% and 249% respectively).
Two NZ leaders appointed to global health and fitness council
1 October 2021
Two New Zealand industry leaders have been appointed to the very first major global council on health and fitness, the Global Health and Fitness Alliance, set up by the international health racket and sports club association (IHRSA).
September 2021
5 X 5 Edition 3
24 September 2021
Introducing the first weekly 5 X 5 video from our CEO, Richard Beddie
5 X 5 Edition 2
17 September 2021
Introducing the first weekly 5 X 5 video from our CEO, Richard Beddie
Introducing 5 X 5
10 September 2021
Introducing the first weekly 5 X 5 video from our CEO, Richard Beddie
Q&A #3 Links and Video
7 September 2021
Important rule change by Govt between when Zoom was recorded and now: 2m is now the new rule even for reception. Our Framework has this correctly recorded, but the Zoom call was based on outdated info provided to us by the Govt.
ExerciseNZ CEO talks to Leah Panapa from Magic Talk about the new L2 rules and why it’s so important for kiwis to keep exercising
7 September 2021
Virology experts must look at extra gym safeguards first
6 September 2021
Ōtautahi – A leading New Zealand exercise expert has slammed virology experts who have not looked at extra safeguards and precautionary gym efforts first……..
ExerciseNZ urges kiwis to keep fit in lockdown
6 September 2021
Otautahi – If you’ve got a bit lazy during lockdown you’re not alone. A study in England found almost one-third of participants started lockdown getting plenty of exercise, but their efforts went downhill quickly as the pandemic dragged on. ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie spoke to Susie Ferguson on RadioNZ……