INDUSTRY
INSIGHT
News, views and lessons learnt
FILEX, THE FITNESS INDUSTRY'S
MAIN EVENT, POSTPONED
Along with all other large gatherings, FILEX, the main event on the fitness industry
calendar, has been postponed as part of preventative measures in place to reduce
the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
In a statement released on 16 March, the event's organisers said:
"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic worsening globally, and after on-going
discussions with our partners; Fitness Australia, the Fitness Show, and key
supporters we have made the decision to postpone the date of FILEX 2020, and
Fitness Australia’s Australian Fitness Awards Gala Dinner.
At this time, the wellbeing of all our community; delegates, speakers,
partners, award winners and other attendees is paramount. These are completely
unprecedented times, and decisions like these are tough, but necessary, in the
interests of the health and well being of the entire fitness industry.
We are working with our venue, the ICC, Sydney, and all of our key partners to
find a suitable date later in 2020 to reschedule FILEX, and the Australian Fitness
Awards Gala Dinner. We appreciate your patience and will update you as soon as
possible with revised plans for the events".
Source: FILEX
EATING DISORDERS
RECOMMENDATIONS RELEASED
FOR FITNESS INDUSTRY
Industry registration body Fitness Australia, in partnership with the InsideOut Institute,
has released recommendations to help fitness businesses and professionals work
effectively with clients with eating or exercise disorders or muscle dysmorphia.
Eating disorders are mental illnesses in which individuals experience severe
disturbances in their eating behaviours and related thoughts and emotions. This
can significantly interfere with everyday life and result in potentially life-threatening
conditions.
The guideline provides recommendations around identifying warning signs,
implementing appropriate actions and identifying suitable referral processes for
higher risk clients.
Click here to download the Eating Disorders Recommendations for the Fitness
Industry.
Source: Fitness Australia
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