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Major Fitness Brands in Australia Set for Auction Fitness First Australia and Jetts Fitness, two of the most well-known names in the Australian fitness industry, are reportedly set to be put up for sale. The owner of these brands, Quadrant Private Equity, is preparing to launch a formal auction for its broader Fitness & Lifestyle Group early next year. This move comes as part of a strategic decision to divest from the sector, according to reports. JPMorgan has been appointed as the financial advisor for this process, overseeing a two-stage sale that will cover the entire portfolio of six brands under the Fitness & Lifestyle Group. The group is considered one of the largest corporate-owned gym operators in the Asia-Pacific region, with a presence across 330 locations in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Singapore. Quadrant has held ownership of the Fitness & Lifestyle Group since 2016, during which time it has expanded the company’s footprint significantly. Alongside ...

A gym in Taizhou City, China, has introduced a weight loss contest that offers a Porsche Panamera as the grand prize for anyone who can lose 50 kilograms in three months. The competition, which started on October 23, is limited to 30 participants, and within two days of its launch, seven or eight people had already signed up. Each participant is required to pay 10,000 yuan (approximately $1,400) for a three-month training program that includes accommodation and three meals a day. According to Wang, a trainer at the gym, the program is designed to push contestants to their limits while ensuring safe weight loss through professional training and diet guidance. A Porsche Taycan Turbo. Photo from Instagram The event aims to "motivate people to improve their health through tangible rewards," said Wang. He added that the car being offered as a prize is a genuine Porsche used by his boss for several years. In China, a new Porsche Panamera starts at over 1 million yuan ($140,100...

A Season of Preparation and Reflection With an atmosphere filled with mixed emotions of excitement, anxiety, hope, and pressure, this season reminds learners that success is not only about what they know. Schools across the country are helping Senior Four and Senior Six candidates stay focused through briefings, motivational talks, and dedication prayers. At this stage, every candidate is standing at the doorstep of a defining moment, which is the national examinations. This season reminds learners that success is not only about what they know, but also about how prepared, disciplined, and composed they ought to be. At Kitebi Secondary School, over 1,000 candidates were dedicated to the Lord through prayers. Unlike many other institutions, the school organised a multi-denominational service, engaging learners and leaders from all faiths, including Muslims, Pentecostals, Born-Agains, and Catholics, to seek divine guidance and blessings for the forthcoming examinations. During the enga...