Health & Fitness

Articles and posts in the Health & Fitness category cover general fitness content which can include areas such fitness training exercises and fitness training methods; an example might be altitude training or pre and post natal exercise or strength and conditioning training. Industry news, fitness equipment relevant to general health, fitness and wellbeing, mobile training apps, fitness competitions, fitness trends and studies are also covered here.

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Personal Training Clients on Weight Loss Medication

Fitness Business Management, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools /

As more Australians embark on medical weight loss treatments, many trainers now find themselves training clients on weight loss medication without fully understanding what these drugs do, how they affect exercise performance, or what’s within their professional scope. Clients may casually mention, “I’ve just started Ozempic,” leaving trainers torn between curiosity, concern and confusion. In […]

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Training Clients with TFCC Injury: A Practical Guide for Fitness Professionals

Fitness Education, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools /

You’ve worked hard programming an intense session for your client, only to have them walk into the gym clutching a crumpled radiology report and saying, “My physio says it’s a TFCC tear.” It’s normal for trainers to freeze at a point somewhere between concern, confusion, and “Wait… what complex?” before realising that all your programming

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Promoting Progress Over Perfection: Guiding Clients In Pursuit of The “Beach Body”

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With summer just around the corner, it’s no surprise that many Australians are starting to think about how they’ll look and feel when the weather heats up. But new survey findings show that plenty of people are still chasing the idea of the “perfect summer body” and some are willing to take extreme measures to

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Exercise as the Key to Independence for Older Adults

Australian Fitness Industry News, Fitness Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health /

Less than a generation ago, turning 40 was thought of as middle aged, and starting a ‘Fitness Over 40’ exercise program would have been shrugged off as a waste of time for it being too late to get in shape. Now, what we think of as ‘middle aged’ or ‘old’ has changed as people live

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Fitness Racing Continues to Thrive with YOHKA Sports at the Forefront

Australian Fitness Industry News, Events, Health & Fitness /

Obstacle, adventure or fitness racing – whatever you call it, there’s no doubt that people around the world love this dynamic sport. Aussie-born fitness racing brand, YOHKA Sports, recently announced the appointment of Todd Liubinskas as CEO and with the sport gaining serious momentum on a global level, he takes the reigns moving into an

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Pantry Staples For Transitioning To A Healthier Lifestyle In 2025

Health & Fitness, Supplements & Nutrition /

With crisp, new planners and journals being purchased and new year’s resolutions being pondered, there are a lot of us setting the intention to eat better and exercise more. WNiF’s resident nutritionist and dietitian, Talia Sparks shares some tips for setting yourself up for success in 2025… Having a well stocked pantry complete with nutritious

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Our 2024 Guide To Christmas Gifts For Fitness Trainers

Fitness Fashion & Wearables, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools, Wellness Modalities /

It’s that time of year when the shops are getting busier and you have to check the expected delivery dates for the things you order online. With only weeks to go before the fat man in the red suit comes to town, you need to get your butt into gear when it comes to your

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Weightlifting Feet: How Strong Is Your Foot Core?

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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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Accessible Exercise With The NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer

Cardio Fitness Equipment, Health & Fitness /

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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Changing Your New Mum Goal Setting Language

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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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The Underestimated Versatility of Sandbag Training

Health & Fitness, Strength Fitness Equipment, Training Aids & Tools /

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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