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WHAT’S NEW IN BUSINESS RESOURCES EZYPAY MOTION ANALYSIS LAB Pioneering 3D Fitness Assessment Technology Launched In Australia movement of the body. It’s able to see much more than the naked eye, collecting data on movement, speed and distance to 1mm and capturing more than one million data points per minute. The data compares the left and right sides, identifies movement imbalances and motion deficiencies, and highlights technique problems. Pioneering fitness assessment technology that generates a 3D image of the body during exercise is now available in Australia. Motion analysis has been used in medical circles – helping to treat conditions like cystic fibrosis – and by elite athletes for many years but Motion Analysis Lab is the first company to make the technology available to the general public in Australia. It is also a valuable referral tool for health and exercise professionals. Fitness assessments are available at the Melbourne-based studio, where a rebate is available through private health insurance. Plans are in place for an Australia-wide expansion, so watch this space! 03 9942 6597 www.motionanalysislab.com.au The system views every angle and Since 2008, the Fitness Industry Survey has proven that gym member satisfaction has remained steady at a rate of 60%. This year, the survey delves deeper into what exactly determines the satisfaction of active gym members. The 2014 Member Infograph recently released by Fitness Industry Survey conducted by Australianbased Ezypay interviews over 11,300 respondents from Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Hong Kong on the main reason they signed up for a gym membership as well as what they like about their gym or fitness club. The latest findings include citations from current members on what they feel business owners of fitness centres and gyms should work on to push the satisfaction rating above 60 %. 1300 762 726 www.ezypay.com STAR PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Your Latest Marketing Campaign Star Promotional Products offers high quality, great value merchandise to promote your logo/branding with maximum impact. Providing affordable solutions with an extensive range of diverse products and merchandise, Star Promotional Products deliver the highest standard in service and quick turnaround times, ensuring you get the right product and desired brand exposure. jump rope actually counts the rotations and calories burned. 1300 853 435 www.starpromotions.com.au iPad covers, handbag hangers, beach towels, wine coolers, picnic rugs, torches, BBQ sets, bags, caps, apparel, lanyards, puzzles, golf balls, stress toys and more. Or, for something really different why not opt for the innovative electronic jump rope? This multi-function adjustable WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - SUMMER 2014 57 WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS Motion analysis – available exclusively through Motion Analysis Lab – measures the body’s movements and immediately translates the data into an accurate report, which makes it a whole lot easier for you to achieve better results at the gym and avoid injuries. Motion analysis is a bit like the technology used to create movement in animated movies and video games. It uses eight infrared cameras to generate a super-detailed 3D image of the body. Fitness Industry Survey