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Karen Sweaney

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Karen Sweaney

Co-founder and Editor, Australasian Leisure Management

Artist, geoscientist and specialist writer on the leisure industry, Karen Sweaney is Editor and co-founder of Australasian Leisure Management.

Based in Sydney, Australia, her specific areas of interest include the arts, entertainment, the environment, fitness, tourism and wellness.

She has degrees in Fine Arts from the University of Sydney and Geological Oceanography from UNSW.

Effective ventilation found necessary for indoor climbing wall centres

A study published by a team of University of Vienna researchers in the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Air examines the air quality from five indoor climbing gyms in Vienna…

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May 2, 2025 Karen Sweaney Environment / Fitness / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Les Mills continues to rollout Ceremony circuit workout

From the early days of the Curves exclusively for women circuit training phenomena through to the F45 functional and high-intensity workouts, circuit training continues to rise in…

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Apr 22, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness /

 
 

24/7 Fitness grows Singapore presence following Gymmboxx acquisition

24/7 Fitness, one of Hong Kong's biggest 24-hour fitness brands, has spotlighted its Singapore offerings having acquired Gymmboxx in May 2024 – marking its commitment to…

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Apr 2, 2025 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Marketing / Retail /

 
 

YOHKA obstacle racing rises in popularity with IOC including 100 metre short course concept in modern pentathlon

Australia-born fitness racing brand, YOHKA Sports, offers a variety of events including a 100 metre Short Course, a 5km Course, a 10km Course, and a thrilling Pursuit Course that tests…

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Apr 1, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Fitness /

 
 

Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, a seven-time Olympic swimming medallist, has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first female President in…

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Mar 21, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport /

 
 

The rise in popularity of ‘sauna-tainment’ and modern bathhouses

Saunas, while having been around for thousands of years, are currently enjoying a renaissance - becoming increasingly paired with other forms of entertainment where sauna festivals and…

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Mar 20, 2025 Karen Sweaney Entertainment / Wellness /

 
 

Sunshine Coast Marathon secures spot in global Top 20 Trending Marathons for 2025

SportsShoes, a leading footwear and apparel retailer, has looked at the most popular marathons across the globe, as one in 10 runners say they have either completed or are training for a…

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Mar 20, 2025 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Tourism /