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.

Launch Of National Eating Disorder Recommendations For The Fitness Industry

Australian Fitness Industry News, Fitness Business Management, Fitness Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Supplements & Nutrition / February 19, 2020

InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders and peak industry association Ausactive have launched recommendations for the identification and support of those living with eating disorders in the fitness industry in Australia. Eating disorders have low detection and intervention rates, gyms and fitness clubs are at-risk settings for the presentation of eating and exercise disorders, and as […]

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BOSU® Balance Pods – Add More Versatility To Your Workouts

Commercial Gym Equipment, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools, Video Features / January 13, 2020

This article was updated May 2023. Balance is a crucial skill everyone needs to develop for proper movement. Although children need to master the art of balance, the skill is also crucial for adults. Older adults most commonly suffer injuries from falls due to a lack of balance. Heavy falls can lead to severe injuries

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Judgement Free Zone Comes To Australia

Australian Fitness Industry News, Fitness Franchising, Health & Fitness / November 15, 2019

Planet Fitness is bringing its “Judgement Free Zone” to Australia, expanding its international footprint into a new market. Planet Fitness has entered into an area development agreement with Bravo Fit Holdings Pty Ltd., which plans to bring a minimum of 35 Planet Fitness locations to Australia over the next several years. Bravo Fit Holdings consists

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Tonic Vibration Reflex – Whole Body Stretching Equipment

Commercial Gym Equipment, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools, Video Features, Wellness Modalities / October 25, 2019

Article updated June 2023. Any fitness professional will agree that flexibility and mobility are crucial in maximising overall performance and for injury prevention. There are a number options available when it comes to stretching equipment, but some people ask the question – do you need equipment when it comes to stretching? Image by StockSnap Are

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The Multifunctional GluteBuilder By gym80

Health & Fitness, Strength Fitness Equipment / June 20, 2019

Toned glutes for the perfect posterior are high on the agenda for gym goers worldwide. The gym80 Glutebuilder is a multifunctional machine designed to provide a hassle-free way to perform effective free weight glute exercises. The benefits of a dedicated glute training machine Whether the end goal is aesthetic, or for improved sports performance, the

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Track Your Menstrual Cycle On Your Garmin Wearable

Fitness Fashion & Wearables, Fitness Technology, Health & Fitness, Video Features / May 7, 2019

That’s right! You can now track your menstrual cycle in Garmin Connect. Regardless of your cycle type — including regular, irregular and menopause transition — you can log how you feel physically and emotionally every day and get reports that show you fluctuations in your body over time. Why track? Overall you’ll gain a better

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Why No More Abs For Your Pregnant & Postnatal Clients

Fitness Education, Group Fitness, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools / January 14, 2019

Article updated in July, 2023. Original article by Jen Dugard. Jen was one of the first fitness professionals in Australia to understand the need for partnerships with pelvic health physiotherapists to ensure best practices. She developed and launched her pre and postnatal trainer certification ‘Safe Return to Exercise’ in 2016. Safe Return to Exercise has

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Microgravity Boost Treadmill Incorporating Woodway

Cardio Fitness Equipment, Fitness Technology, Health & Fitness / October 1, 2018

This article was updated August 2023. Boost treadmills are an unrivalled impact-reducing solution for performance and rehabilitation needs. Boost design and manufacture the highest quality microgravity treadmills in the world. Products are designed to meet the impact reduction requirements of a variety of users including those in professional sports teams, rehab clinics, hospitals, senior nursing

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Growing Your Fitness Business: How To Market To 3 Generations

Fitness Business Management, Health & Fitness / July 8, 2018

Article updated September 2024. There’s one golden question every fitness industry entrepreneur wants the answer to: How to market their fitness business to their target client? In an industry that generates over $80 billion every year, it isn’t easy to effectively grab your slice of the pie. In fact, the number of gyms and fitness

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