Gym & Fitness

Cyclists competing in the Tour de France. Goal setting must be realistic, so an amateur cyclist shouldn't aspire to take part in a race like this.

Watching the Tour de France

It’s that time of the year again and for cycling fanatics it doesn’t get any better than late nights watching The Tour.

A young woman practising resistance training in a gym

Resistance Training, the basics

Resistance training (also known as strength or weight training) has many benefits. And the best thing is, anyone can do it. You

ciabatta with tomatoes, goat cheese, pate with green peas and radish, top view. Nutritionally balanced to help you lose weight as part of a controlled diet

Do you really want to lose weight?

A personal trainer laments the unstructured quick-fix approach to weight loss “Be careful what you wish for. A lot of my clients tell me that one

smiling surfer running with surfboard on beach in Bali, Indonesia. He is setting goals for the 'new' him.

Goal Setting for the ‘new’ You

The importance and efficacy of goal setting for people trying to get fit and lose body fat cannot be overestimated. We all

A young woman running outside, along a stone=walled seafront, with her dog. She is being environmentally fit.

Are you Environmentally Fit?

You know that your exercise regime is good for you, but is it good for the environment? Consider a typical gym member.

A young woman practising a kickboxing kick with a older male trainer.

Ever Considered Kickboxing?

Kickboxing has a history of over a hundred years and it requires incredible cardiovascular endurance and lightning speed for survival. While the

woman in a field imagining a healthy house

Detox Your Home

Many of us think nothing of following cleansing diets to detox our bodies, but when was the last time you did something

Hatha Yoga For Beginners

There are many interpretations of Hatha Yoga in our western culture and it can be very confusing for the novice yogi or

Effective Online Profiles for Fitness Professionals

Looking to make a career in personal training? Then get your online profile pages up to scratch. If you want to be

Need more energy?

Ever feel like getting out of bed is impossible? Before you reach for a caffeine hit, perk up with these tips. 1.

Woman using massage gun on her leg outside in the park

Why You Need a Massage Gun and Our Verdict on the Best Massage Guns in Australia

Massage Guns – Our view on the latest trend in fitness and recovery Do you ever wonder how some people continue to

Marketing for Personal Trainers

Don’t neglect a marketing strategy if you wish to attract more clients Most personal trainers struggle to win new clients in their

Hugh Jackman at a Hollywood presentation, featuring his icon role Wolverine - for which is underwent a dramatic body transformation.

Body Transformation, the Hugh Jackman way

Training like the Wolverine Hugh Jackman is one of Australia’s most successful international actors, starring in many award-winning feature films. What makes

A young woman strengthening her shoulders by performing a plank pose

Strengthen Your Shoulders

We share three go-to asanas to activate your shoulders and get them ready for your first handstand. Inversions change the body’s centre

back view of a woman hiking in winter in the countryside with a mountain ahead of her.

The Winter Dilemma

Fitness goals often take a back seat as winter sets in. It doesn’t have to be this way. It is definitely colder,

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