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.
A number of years ago the fitness industry became obsessed with training the ‘core’ and has always been obsessed with making the abs BURN! A traditional PT session wasn’t over unless you had given your clients a good ‘ab blast’ consisting of sit-ups and crunches, oblique crunches and a good long plank hold. There should […]
Build Strength From The Inside Out: Pre & Post Natal Read More »
Professor Chris McLellan PhD has more than 20 years of global experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and High Performance Coordinator in professional sport. As a Professor in the field of Exercise and Sports Science, he brings an unprecedented combination of expertise and experience. He is also a leading authority on athlete preparation, performance
GET HIGH! Simulated Altitude Training Read More »
The WNiF & AEFM Fitness Model Search contest is now officially closed. A big thank you to everyone who entered the contest this year – our most successful yet with over 100 entrants and it has to said that the quality of entrants was very high, making the AEFM judging panel’s job a real challenge
2017 WNiF & AEFM Fitness Model Search Finalists Announced Read More »
Simulated altitude training is growing rapidly in Australia as a value add service to members or clients in all types of gyms, studios and fitness and performance centres. View this free presentation where we explore simulated altitude training or SAT for short and explain why altitude training is not only for elite sports performance but
The Altitude Advantage Read More »
Anytime Fitness joined the mix by launching its own fitness app. The free to download app gives you access to around 1,100 workouts and filter options including fitness level, activity type and what equipment you have available. Anytime Fitness members can also view recommended workouts with video and text instruction for all exercises. “When you
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The AlterG Anti-Gravity NASA designed treadmill allows users to run at a percentage of their body weight. The Alter-G Treadmill is a revolutionary device enabling reducing loading during walking and running. The treadmill uses differential air pressure to reduce percentage of body weight, enabling walking or running at anywhere from 20% to 100% bodyweight. This
The Closest Thing To Running On The Moon Read More »
With over 70 franchises across the US, HOTWORX is a 24-hour fitness franchise with a difference! HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute isometric workout or 15-min High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. As the infrared heat penetrates your
What’s New in Franchising – HOTWORX Read More »
A few years ago while I was travelling in the USA, I grabbed a casual workout in a health club in Los Angeles and got chatting to the club manager. Always interested in how things tick in the fitness world on the other side of the Pacific, I was keen to get a handle on
Market Saturation, Way Off The Mark Read More »
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic put five popular wrist-worn fitness trackers to the test to find out how accurately they gauge heart rate across several types of exercise and intensity levels. World News: March 2017 – USA Based on their findings, the old-fashioned chest strap monitor is best, particularly for people who need to keep tabs
Chest Strap Monitors Better Than Wrist-Worn Monitors – Study Reveals Read More »
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 »
