Network Magazine Spring 2019 | Page 8

INSIGHT News, views and lessons learnt FREE ENTRY FOR INDUSTRY TO MELBOURNE FITNESS SHOW The Fitness Show is returning to the Melbourne MCEC from 26-27 October. Playing host to some of the biggest fitness, health and wellness brands in Australia, it will be showcasing the latest in fitness education, technology, health foods, sports nutrition, group fitness and fitness apparel. As well as the biggest and niche names in fitness products and education, the event will also feature big name fitness influencers, and throw a spotlight on the growing trends of body scanning and measurement devices, vegan and sustainable/ethical brands, boutique fitness, group training and HIIT workouts. Director of The Fitness Show, Shaun Krenz, said, ‘We have had two amazing shows already this year in Sydney and Brisbane. We are excited to now finish off 2019 by bringing the show to Melbourne, which will be another event of several passionate communities all coming together under the one common theme of fitness.’ Fitness professionals can save $20 and gain free entry to the show by registering for an Industry Ticket at fitness-show.com.au before 23 October and then showing a valid industry ID upon arrival at the event. Source: The Fitness Show BOUTIQUE BUSINESS INDUSTRY REGO LAUNCHED Fitness Australia recently launched a new Boutique Business Membership to cater to studios and single-service model operators like cycle, yoga, Pilates and functional training studios, as well as outdoor fitness operations, with dedicated business support and tools. ‘Studio owners have managed to create a sense of family and culture within their studios which taps into our sense of belonging’ said Barrie Elvish, CEO of Fitness Australia; ‘My team meet with hundreds of boutique studio owners each year to support their needs through hands-on team training, resources, business savings or guidance. We’re confident that we have the experts and resources to support all areas of a fitness and wellness studio. Human resources, legal, sales, marketing, recruitment, industry standards and guidelines, staff learning – you name it, we’ve got it.’ Source: Fitness Australia 8 | NETWORK SPRING 2019