Living in the city or even large regional centres, it’s easy to take for granted the myriad of health and fitness services available to us on a day-to-day basis. But what about those living in more remote areas of the country, say in the outback or on islands? These types of facilities are less common […]
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This article was updated September 2024. With the growing awareness of eating disorders, such as anorexia, it is imperative that Personal Trainers understand there can be a strong link between many of these disorders and the exercise habits of the people who suffer from them. The role of fitness professionals in early identification of disordered
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Article updated March 2024. Most people in the fitness industry have heard of Tony de Leede, having been a prominent figure in both the Australian and international fitness landscape for 40 years. Probably most recognise him from his former position as top dog with Fitness First Australia, but he also has string of wildly successful
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Originally published October 2013. Updated July 2026. When WNiF first profiled Andrew Simmons back in 2013, our writer Analee Matthews described a lecturer she’d known for years at Australian Fitness Network: a bright-eyed enthusiast teaching people how to turn a love of fitness into an actual career, back when “personal trainer” wasn’t yet a recognised
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Set in the hills north of Ubud lies an enclave of serenity where visitors slow down, unplug and unwind. It’s an irony of our modern lives that while technology is continually invented that save us time, we use that time to do more and more – and so our lives are more fast-paced and hectic
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Known for it’s cafes and shopping, Melbourne is fast becoming one of Australia’s trendiest fitness hubs. KX Pilates is leading the way as a fitness destination for young professionals travelling for both business and pleasure. KX Pilates boutique studios make fitness simple and convenient for time-poor professionals. There are five locations in inner city Melbourne-
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Quinoa with almond milk for breakfast. Check. Green tea – yes, currently sipping. Acai berry. Ah – say what? There is a new trend emerging with the latest super foods to eat & keep on our radar, but what about the bad stuff not to touch. Here are the top 5 foods that you should
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This article was updated August 2024. Sunday 29 September is Active Nation Day, an initiative developed in 2012 by Lorna Jane Clarkson, the woman behind the Lorna Jane apparel brand. Active Nation Day is all about celebrating the benefits of staying active and serves as a reminder of how important movement is for our health
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‘Forty-five minutes of salt room therapy is equivalent to three to four days at the beach,’ says Penny Patterson, Salt Therapist and owner of The Salt Spot in Neutral Bay (Sydney). Sitting in a room made from 250 million year old blocks of salt deposits from the Ukraine isn’t quite the same as a beachside
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Bali has become the ‘go to’ place for every type of health and fitness retreat you can think of. It’s a chance to forgo the ‘holiday hangover’ and return home with refreshed fitness habits while having fun and meeting like-minded people. But if you want to skip the luxury villa experience, the shopping and the
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This article was updated September 2024. Fitness on Demand is the best way to offer group fitness, whenever your guests choose! Who would have thought that with a touch of a button, your members or clients have an array of fun and exciting group fitness programs like kickboxing, Latin dance, cycling, and more. With Fitness
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Making a leap of faith to start your own fitness business can be daunting. We spoke to personal trainers who are at different stages of their business lifecycle, to find out the challenges, the rewards and their secrets to success. “Be prepared to work hard, be committed to all aspects of your job, want to
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