When I’m at the gym I’m always baffled by all of the trainers/gym goers ‘pumping iron’ and doing cardio. I can safely say that most or all gym goers have forgotten their crucial core muscles; the ones that help stabilise the body to conduct certain movements from deadlifts, to squats, to running. Are you training […]
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People with limited mobility are often overlooked by the fitness industry as a whole, yet this portion of society are often the ones with the greatest need to be able to optimise their health and fitness in order to maximise their independence and combat physical impairment. Seniors, in particular have so much to gain by
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If you’re looking for a workout combining high-energy cardio, muscle toning, and that also happens to be a lot of fun, Pound Fit might be just the thing to shake up your fitness routine. With weighted drumsticks (Ripstix®) in hand, you’ll smash your way to better fitness in a class that feels more like a
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Balancing the demands of parenthood with the responsibilities of running a business is no small feat. For Georgie Richard and her husband Mitch, owners of Fitstop Wollongong, it’s a daily juggle between managing their thriving gym and raising their young family. We took a peek beneath the superhero cape and asked Georgie how she and
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Effective video content is the heart and soul of most forms of online communication in today’s fast-paced digital age. From social media to professional platforms, videos are everywhere. And the use of videos is only gaining momentum. It doesn’t matter if you’re a small business owner, a fitness entrepreneur, or a content creator, it’s important to
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This article was provided by Jaffrey Ali, Chief Product Officer at FranConnect As Summer approaches, gyms across Australia are experiencing a surge in memberships. Health-conscious individuals, both new and returning, are flocking to fitness centres to prepare for the warmer months. This rising trend presents a golden opportunity for fitness franchises and multi-location gyms to
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Your new-mum client walks into the gym. You congratulate her on her recent arrival, move through her pre-exercise questionnaire and then it’s time for goal setting! An often overlooked aspect of working with clients is helping them to reframe their view of what health and fitness means. Jen Dugard, founder of MumSafe, shares some advice
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When we think of functional fitness and strength training, barbells, dumbbells, and high intensity cardio machines like the Technogym SkillMill might come to mind first. There are also some simple, yet highly effective tools that can be absolute powerhouses for functional fitness workouts such as BOSU, battle ropes and the humble, often overlooked sandbag. Sandbags
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In today’s day and age, Instagram is an indispensable tool for any fitness business. From personal trainers and nutritionists to fitness centres and studios alike, social media has become a powerhouse for promoting services, connecting with potential clients, and building a highly recognisable brand. Different platforms work best for different demographics and in this article,
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Do men and women really have different nutritional needs? A question asked by many, that countless different experts have provided answers to. As humans, we all require a range of macro- and micro-nutrients to provide us with essential nutrition, however your assigned sex at birth is just one factor to consider when thinking about how
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WNiF had the opportunity to catch up with Tony Griffin, Managing Director at Panatta Australia at the AusFitness Industry Trade Show and Summit recently in Sydney. Panatta had an impressive range of their industry-leading commercial fitness equipment on display and was drawing plenty of attention from facility owners keen to level up their gym floor
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Biohacking is so popular that there’s an entire subreddit devoted to it these days. What is it, and how can you utilise it as a fitness professional to help your clients achieve their goals? In the noisy fitness landscape, trainers are always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd, so is the rise
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