Gym & Fitness

Running Smart (how to set goals and be safe)

I love having a run goal to keep me focused and motivated. I’m not a natural runner, and keeping up with my

Tips for Running Faster

A great way of progressing from steady running to running faster times is to incorporate strides/speed intervals into your run. They can

Couple doing stretches. What works best - stretching before or after exercise?

What Works Best – Stretching Before or After a Workout?

There is considerable discussion on both sides of the debate on whether it is better to stretch before a workout or after.

Applying the 80/20 rule to exercise and diet

Applying the 80/20 Rule: How to Eat and Exercise with Balance and Control

Some years ago, I learned about the 80/20 rule which I sadly didn’t adopt at the time. Back in those years, I

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 (2022 update)

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

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.

Kettlebells for Beginners

Take a sensible approach to Kettlebells Kettlebell workouts are an excellent addition to any exercise routine. They offer variety, are challenging, adaptable

A fit man raising the front og his t-shirt to show off his rock-hard abs.

How to get rock-hard abs (6 pack tips for men and women)

It’s that time of the year again. Summer is fast approaching and that dream of spending your weekends relaxing by the pool

Man doing handstand yoga pose on the beach

Want to Handstand? 3 Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Shoulders

Handstands do not come easy to most of us. Which is probably why they look so awesome when done well. If you’re

A young woman doing a side plank in the park. Core vs functional training

Core Vs Functional Training (what strength exercises work best for you?)

Core training and functional training are two fitness buzzwords that are increasingly used within the fitness industry. These terms are often used

Young muscular woman doing exercise with barbell at the gym. Looking at camera. Behind her there are here friends exercising. Beware of the signs of overtraining

The Signs of Overtraining (How to Avoid Burnout and Recover Faster)

Many of us, when undertaking a fitness training program (whether it be to gain muscle, lose weight or improve sporting performance), at

Happy, well-built young man doing a plank in a gym. Gaining lean muscle is hard.

Gain Lean Muscle Mass Whilst Shredding Fat

Stripping fat whilst growing muscle at the same time can feel like mastering the dark arts. It has been called the holy

@ men in a gym with skipping ropes. Jumping rope is one of the best cardio exercises.

Best Cardio Exercises (aerobic workouts you can do at home)

Cardiovascular workouts are all about getting your heart pumping and whilst going for a run may be one of the easiest ways

Benefits of cardio shown by a spin class working out in a row.

14 Benefits of Cardio

We all know that cardio exercise is good for us, but do you understand why? What are the benefits of cardio and

rear view of a young woman exercising in the park - starting a new exercise regime.

Thinking of a new exercise regime as the seasons change?

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer. Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Now is

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