risk management; fitness industry; gym; safety

Risk Management for Health and Fitness Professionals to Minimise the Risk of Legal Liability

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FIRMC® was recently at the AUSFitness Industry 2023 held at the International Convention Center (ICC) in Sydney between 28 – 29 April 2023. Dr Betul Sekendiz, Managing Director FIRMC® presented a lecture session at the Business of Fitness Summit entitled “Risk Management for Health and Fitness Professionals to Minimise the Risk of Legal Liability”. The … Read more

Have Limitations of Liability Gone too Far?

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The health and fitness industry is an important contributor to the national economy through direct and indirect savings in health care costs associated with the promotion of physical activity and exercise. Despite its important and significant role in the health and wellbeing of the general population, the standardisation of the health and fitness industry in … Read more

Do you have the key to a successful risk management program in the fitness industry?

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Most recent physical activity guidelines suggest that a balanced mix of regular moderate to vigorous aerobic and weight bearing exercises are essential for our general well-being and protect ourselves from most chronic diseases (1). According to the latest report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2), between 2013 and 2014, 17.4% of the adult population used fitness facilities to meet their needs for physical activity, which is 2.3% higher than the previous year.

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