Fitness
Why winter workouts are good for you
Grab your shoes and head outdoors -why a cold winter workout can be so good for your health. Cooler, winter weather often makes us feel lethargic, making the thought of going outside rather unappealing. But before you curl up with a cuppa and your latest book, consider the benefits of getting out and about as…
Read MoreAre you wearing a little thin (in the shoe)?
Is it time to go shopping? Whatever your preferred exercise is, your shoes are generally one of the most important pieces of equipment you need. Whether it’s you to the finish line, playing a game of soccer or sweating through a cross-fit session, the right shoes will support not only your feet, but your whole body. Take a…
Read MoreOsteoporosis – are you at risk?
Osteoporosis (brittle bones), affects 1.2 million people across the country and is more common than breast and cervical cancer. It is the cause of 165, 000 bone fractures each year. 4 out of 5 Australians don’t realise they have it – there are no symptoms, until you break a bone. Known as the silent-disease, it…
Read MoreDo YOU lift? 8 reasons why you need to pick up your weights to build muscle
Do you lift to build muscle strength? Are you including resistance training (aka using weights) in your workouts? If not, why not? Running, cycling, swimming etc are the best fat-burner workouts! Right? Wrong! Resistance training; aka lifting weights, body weight work, strength work, pumping iron etc is the key to a strong, supple body which…
Read MorePelvic floor safe exercise
A 10 step guide to pelvic floor safe exercise Simple, practical tips to modify an exercise program to be pelvic floor safe. 1. Avoid heavy lifting Keep your weights within a manageable range. Never lift heavy weights that make you strain or inclined to hold your breath. If you have pelvic floor problems, you must keep your resistance…
Read MoreBudget friendly exercises
10 ways to sweat for less Walk it Walking is such a great budget exercise option: you can do it anywhere, anytime and you don’t need fancy equipment – just a decent pair of shoes. Go green Do something good for the environment and your body at the same time. Try hand-washing the car, walking…
Read MoreGetting to the bottom of things
It’s all about da butt With so many of us having to spend the majority of our days glued to a chair, we are in danger of contracting the “sitting disease”. And yes, it really is a disease because too much sitting can actually lead to organ damage, muscle degradation, and damaged backs. By strengthening your glute…
Read MorePreventing muscle loss
The saying goes there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. But we should also add loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) to the list. Research suggests we reach our peak muscle mass in our 30s after which it starts to decline. By the time we are hitting our 60’s that muscle loss can be…
Read MoreFIND time
Too busy to exercise? I get it, you’re working full time, you have a family that needs you 24/7, the house needs cleaning, you’re up to your ears in washing, groceries, cooking, work, children, parents… the list is endless How on earth can you fit in exercise when you have (what feels like) no time?…
Read More10 tips to boost your metabolism
Rev it up! Ask anyone watching their weight and they tell you they need to boost their metabolism. But, how fast your body burns calories depends on a number of things. Some are born lucky: They may have a naturally fast metabolism Men – they burn fat faster than women For most of us, it…
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