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Article updated June 2024. Professor Chris McLellan PhD has more than 20 years of global experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and High Performance Coordinator in professional sports. 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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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 November 2024. If you have clients who complain of ongoing symptoms, it may pay to explore the likelihood of it being coeliac disease, which affects approximately 1 in 70 Australians but alarmingly only 20 per cent of those are diagnosed. So, why is this? Understanding coeliac disease Coeliac disease is such an under-
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Article updated December 2024. A study conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Harvard Medical School has found that running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume, indicating its potential application in rehabilitation programs. How can minimalist shoes increase leg and foot muscle volume? Dr Roy Cheung, Assistant Professor
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Peanut butter’s high protein content makes it ideal for the physically active Want an absolutely yummy and indulgent breakfast or lunchtime treat but determined to stick to a super healthy diet? Then simply stock your pantry with jars of natural peanut butter! The benefits of peanut butter for active people Be sure to choose a
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WNiF caught up with Blackmores Wellbeing Coach Bec Wilcock, to find out her top 15 running and recovery tips. 6 TIPS PREPARING TO RUN A MARATHON I think it is very important to have a well-structured program. Whether you’re training to stay in shape or for a big event like a marathon, a planned out
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You don’t have to skydive naked or ski Everest to get a thrill from adventure. It turns out that just climbing trees, jumping over bushes and leaping logs can make you mentally heathier, happier and more resilient. A Swiss meta-study just published in the Sports Medicine Journal shows that adventurous physical activity is not only good for
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Article updated January 2025. Food brings enjoyment, social connection, and fuels our bodies through life, but the food choices we make can have some real benefits for our health. Feelings of pain can affect all of us from acute, short sharp episodes to chronic daily pain it rarely discriminates. In fact, pain is highly subjective
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This article was updated September 2024. Studies show that the diet habits women with polycystic ovarian syndrome adopt can either be helping or hindering their condition. Research has found many women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are on the wrong diet track, putting their health at risk. For expert advice on how you can best
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