Article updated January 2025. Eryn Ford is a Pilates teacher and pre / postnatal fitness specialist. In this article, Eryn explains the importance of Kegel exercises and why we need to give some attention to improving our pelvic floor strength. What are kegel exercises? Kegel exercises are simple clench-and-release exercises that you can do to […]
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For those ready to make the stretch beyond their local yoga studio, Health and Fitness Travel, the leading experts in tailor-made wellness holidays worldwide, invite wanderlusting yogis to reconnect with both themselves and the world with 14 of the best yoga retreats for discovery and adventure. With hand-selected retreats from the serene mountaintops of the Himalayas
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A treadmill has a place in everyone’s cardio routine. If the weather takes a turn for the worse or you’d rather tag TV time with a workout, a treadmill is a handy piece of equipment. Those conveniences come with any old treadmill, but with Technogym’s MYRUN, you enter a whole new world with personalised training
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Studies in both animals and humans have suggested that consuming artificial sweeteners can make you feel hungry and actually eat more. A comprehensive new study co-led by the University of Sydney has revealed for the first time why this response occurs. Published today in the prestigious journal Cell Metabolism, the results shed light on the effects of
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Australia’s largest Martial Arts Facility is now even better. Bujutsu Martial Arts and Fitness Centre has relocated their headquarters and created a bigger and better facility. The 2250 Square metre facility located in Smeaton Grange boasts 9 different styles of martial arts, 4 different types of fitness classes, personal training plus a full commercial gym
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By Steph Lowe, BSpExSc GDipHumNutr NSA Gels, GUs, energy packs… whatever you call them, if you’re a runner you’re no doubt all-too-familiar with them.They’re sweet and sticky, often thick and messy, and occasionally, the cause of your undoing. Before you reach for your next sports gel, here are a few things to consider: 1. Fructose
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Article updated August, 2023. Hormones are chemicals secreted by glands that relay signals from cell to cell, and they play a vital role in triggering how your body is feeling and functioning. Hormones affect different organs and are responsible for causing physical symptoms and altering your mood, metabolism, reproduction, energy levels, and physical appearance. The
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This advertorial was updated October 2023. Grill’d quantifies the size of local food tribes concluding almost seven million Australians are low-carb, four million follow a gluten-free diet, and more than 240,000 are paleo. So with all this taken into account, are Grill’d burgers healthy? Grill’d Healthy Burgers has reviewed a number of research pieces to
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Article updated July 2023. With a bumper cold and flu season running rife this year, dietitians are urging Australians to boost their immune system this winter by tapping into nutritious comfort foods. According to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), focusing on whole foods, including those containing Vitamin C, zinc and protein, can help to
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There are a great many reasons why stair climbing is growing in popularity around the globe. Apart from the practical aspects of accessibility, adaptability to all fitness levels and no associated costs, some of the physical benefits include: It’s low impact and doesn’t place great force on joints (if performed correctly). Strengthens all your lower
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It was Abraham Lincoln who said, ‘Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.’ When it comes to advancing your career, Lincoln’s advice rings true. Some people just wait for things to happen, while others actively pursue opportunities. There are many ways to advance your career and
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This article was updated September 2024. Investigations by a regional NSW paediatric surgeon have revealed that abdominal problems in children may be caused by tension in the psoas muscle. Dr Tracey Merriman and remedial masseur Greg Hewitt researched whether soft tissue massage of the ‘psoas’ muscle can alleviate chronic and often debilitating abdominal pain in
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