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.
Archived News: Links available at the bottom of this page.
January 2022
Magic Radio long interview of our CEO
31 Jan 2022
More industry Advocacy work – here is a Magic Radio long interview of our CEO, on the challenges of DHBs and contact tracing, as well as the benefits of exercise and why everyone should be doing it.
An excellent discussion on RadioNZ’s ‘The Panel’ today on the benefits of exercise as it related to COVID-19.
28 Jan 2022
Otautahi – An excellent discussion on RadioNZ’s ‘The Panel’ today on the benefits of exercise as it related to COVID-19. Backed by the latest research, and introduced by our CEO, Richard Beddie . Item starts at time stamp 12min 10seconds.
Consistency needed from DHBs regarding close contacts
28 Jan 2022
Otautahi – Some district health boards are classing close contacts in gym settings while others are not following the covid rules as set by the Ministry of Health, ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie says….
Exercise very effective against covid – landmark study
28 Jan 2022
Otautahi – Exercise is hugely more important for people’s mental health since covid arrived almost two years ago, according to a major recent ExerciseNZ survey…
NZ Exercise facilities fully prepared for red setting
23 Jan 2022
Otautahi – New Zealand’s facilities are prepared and ready to operate from 11.59pm tonight in the new covid omicron red setting, ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie says…