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This article was updated in February 2024. Australia has the highest incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the world. Sports injuries are the number one reason for youth admission to hospital, surgeons at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) have been told in Brisbane. Preventing ACL injuries in […]
Over 50% Of ACL Knee Injuries Are Preventable Read More »
Article updated November 2023. Technogym’s social campaign to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle is back. Aussie fitness clubs are encouraged to participate in the social campaign to help fight obesity and sedentary lifestyles. After running for six consecutive years pre-pandemic and returning in 2023, Technogym has confirmed that the world’s biggest social campaign of
Technogym – Lets Move For A Better World Read More »
Aster is a commute backpack with integrated bike lights, turn signals and automatic brake indication – that’s not all… Aster is a backpack that saves lives! Aster improves visibility, reduces accidents and saves lives! Aster’s rear and profile lights make you visible to motorists from all sides, front lights signal your presence in rear-view mirrors and automatic brake lights help you
Aster – The World’s Safest Cycling Backpack Read More »
Article updated July, 2023. We’re always hearing claims made these days about the seemingly magical properties of probiotics and so-called super-foods. There’s so much noise in the wellness space that it’s difficult to work out what’s true and what’s just hype. It seems reasonable that fresh, natural foods must be good for you, but what
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Article updated January 2024 A comprehensive global study lead by the University of Washington has shown that the rise in worldwide obesity is becoming an increasing concern with “startling” increases. The international team of researchers drew data from 188 countries across all 21 regions of the world and involved a thorough review of reports, scientific
New Study Shows Australian Children Are Overweight Read More »
Could the VUE VR treadmill really be the future of the treadmill? In 2012, Palmer Luckey put together a Kickstarter campaign to bring a VR headset to reality. Back then, the campaign was looking to raise US$250,000 – it did well raising US$2.4 million. Needless to say, its success brought an influx of startup companies
Immersive Fitness Hits The Treadmill Read More »
For many personal trainers, keeping their clientele motivated to keep exercising can be a struggle. Many start off with good intentions and a goal to get a bikini body by summer, lose the baby weight or bulk up to look good. But it’s a well-known fact that people’s motivation tends to lose its shine over time.
Why Personal Trainers Should Teach Their Clients To Become Intrinsic Exercisers Read More »
If you have clients who complain of ongoing symptoms, it may pay to explore the likelihood of it being coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is very common and affects approximately 1 in 70 Australians but alarmingly only 20 per cent of those are diagnosed. But why is this? Coeliac disease is such an under- diagnosed condition
Could It Be Coeliac Disease? Read More »
In the brand new Summer 2016 issue of the WNiF Magazine, you’ll meet the 2016 winners of the WNiF & AEFM Fitness Model search! Featuring Erik Vent and Madison Munro, this issue showcases our two fitness model winners, as they wear some of the most awesome activewear on the market. Special thanks to our photo shoot production
The Summer 2016 Issue Of The WNiF Mag Is Out Now! Read More »
Tell your clients, tell your friends – from Black Friday through to the week of Cyber Monday, InMovement are offering $125 OFF RRP of their DT2 Sit-to-Stand Desks! Healthy employees are effective employees, and right now is a great opportunity to end the year on a productivity high! Professionals report increased energy by alternating between sitting and
Save $125 Off Inmovement DT2 Stand Up Desks Read More »
Most of us adhere to the sun smart message, especially when summer hits. But did you know that it’s also just as important to absorb some of the sun’s vital rays to prevent vitamin D deficiency? According to the Australian Bureau Statistics, roughly one third of Australians have vitamin D deficiency. How can this be?
Take Your ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ This Summer With Solar D Read More »
According to a new report from the Grattan Institute, Australia should introduce a tax on sugary drinks to help recoup some of the costs of obesity to the community. A sugary drinks tax: recovering the community costs of obesity calls for a new excise tax of 40 cents per 100g of sugar, on all non-alcoholic, water-based
Should Sugary Soft Drinks Be Taxed? Read More »
