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New Study Warns School Holidays are Contributing to Aussie Kids Weight Gain

The fact that Australian children are overweight isn’t news to anyone. While sunny days and more free time to enjoy the outdoors might have us assume that our kids are more active when they’re on a school break, a new study by the University of South Australia warns that summer holidays are a time when

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How To Anti-Age Your Brain

Did you know you can anti-age your brain? According to brain fitness specialist and author of Future Brain, Dr Jenny Brockis, it’s our lifestyle choices that determine how well we age. At what age does the brain decline? Columbia University tell us that the brain has reached 90% of its full volume by the age of

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Supercharge your Strength with Unilateral Training

Unilateral training is an often-overlooked approach to fitness programming that can be a game-changer for your strength training goals. When you engage in unilateral strength training, you focus on training one limb at a time, instead of using both in tandem. Incorporating unilateral training in your fitness regimen can help correct muscle imbalances, create more

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Grow Your PT Business with Flex App: The Tinder of Personal Training

PJ van Gyen realised there was a need for a platform that connected fitness trainers and potential clients when he felt the disconnect from both sides of the equation. As a client, eager to expand on his training, he found it hard to connect with someone who had the right expertise. Then, as a trainer,

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7 Lesser Known Factors That Could Be Influencing Your Workout

It’s common knowledge that your diet, sleep schedule and other important daily habits majorly affect your workout productivity. While these lifestyle choices have the greatest impact, many smaller aspects can come into play. Here are seven lesser-known factors that could influence your workouts without your knowledge. 1. How genes affect your performance in the gym

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Partnership between AusFitness Expo and AUSactive Announced

Australia’s peak body for exercise and active lifestyles, AUSactive, and AusFitness Expo, the county’s largest fitness and wellness event, have announced a two-year enhanced partnership, building on their previous collaboration. The Sydney expo will align with the fitness industry’s night of nights, the AUSactive Gala Awards and Senior Management Summit, along with a number of

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Gear Up for the Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit New Zealand!

The dynamic duo, Alisha Smith and Deb Goldberg, along with their team at Fuel Summit are excited to announce that it is expanding to become a global event, with a two-day experience scheduled for Auckland, New Zealand in 2024. The highly anticipated Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit New Zealand is the next step forward from

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New Study Explores The Benefits of Eccentric Training for Athletes

A recent publication in the Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance highlights the transformative impact of digital weight on enhancing athletic performance. This could be because of the ability to utilise AI to train eccentrically, which is difficult to do without the help of another person. How is Emerging Tech Enhancing the Benefits of Eccentric

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Introducing Gamification in Workouts: The Secret to Motivation and Results

Thanks to Prue Harvey, Education Coordinator at BFT, for this article. The concept of gamification is nothing new in fitness – think Apple watches, heart rate monitors, etc – but how it’s executed can change the game for your product or business. The use of gamification in workouts has been showing increasing popularity, from virtual

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Can Introverts Overcome Mental Barriers When Going to the Gym

Can Introverts Overcome Mental Barriers When Going to the Gym?

Introversion and the stereotypical gym setting can sometimes be incompatible. If you want to work out while not dealing with strangers, you may find it challenging. So, what can you do if you find small talk and social interaction exhausting? 10 Tips for Introverts to achieve their fitness goals in comfort: 1. Choose the right

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