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Welcome to the Winter 2016 edition of the WNiF mag! We’re still on a high from all the cool discoveries we made at the 2016 Fitness & Health Expo in Melbourne – you would have seen online, the cool interviews we conducted, right? If you haven’t, then make sure you subscribe to our social media pages so you […]
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By Steph Lowe, BSpExSc GDipHumNutr NSA Gels, GUs, energy packs… whatever you call them, if you’re a runner you’re no doubt all-too-familiar with them.They’re sweet and sticky, often thick and messy, and occasionally, the cause of your undoing. Before you reach for your next sports gel, here are a few things to consider: 1. Fructose
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A study led by the University of Queensland and ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions has found those who spent 30 minutes or more in parks are less likely to have high blood pressure or mental health issues. Commenting on the findings, University of Queensland lead researcher Dr Danielle Shanahan explained “if everyone visited
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Australia’s Health Tracker released by the Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC), shows one in two Australians have a chronic disease yet the Government only invests 1.5% into prevention for chronic diseases says Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) CEO Michael Moore. This new tool from AHPC at Victoria University, shows almost one third of chronic disease
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Article updated August, 2023. Hormones are chemicals secreted by glands that relay signals from cell to cell, and they play a vital role in triggering how your body is feeling and functioning. Hormones affect different organs and are responsible for causing physical symptoms and altering your mood, metabolism, reproduction, energy levels, and physical appearance. The
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Article by Wellness Concierge™ Fiona Gilbert The business of personal training and allied healthcare as we know it is coming to an end. Clients and patients are demanding a different level of care, interaction and lifestyle management, and they are doing this by voting with their dollars. Technology is making business both easier and more
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Introducing The Organic Trainer, Australia’s first range of teas to help aid exercise recovery Forget a high tea, the new all-natural exercise teas from The Organic Trainer are designed to provide a natural tea high and are providing a welcomed, natural alternative recovery drink for fitness clubs, studios and trainers. Australian made, each blend brings
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Heed this timely advice for your clients and members (and yourself), from the Resilience Institute. If you started the year off positive, energised and ready to kick goals, only to be dragging your feet to the end of the financial year, fear not. The Resilience Institute Australia offer the following tips for getting back on track and
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With the 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics fast approaching, the fitness flame is well and truly burning, already inspiring many of us to up our game and take our training to the next level. Whether you dream of being a cycling champion, taking the tennis title or just giving a healthy boost to your fitness, Health
Where To Train Like An Olympian On A Fitness Holiday Read More »
Winter workouts on the rise but Aussies disagree on ways to make the greatest gains Aussies are preparing to fight the flab this winter according to new research which has revealed a spike in demand for personal trainers this May, with support in weight loss the overwhelming priority. Based on thousands of job requests posted
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With Muslims throughout the world currently celebrating Ramadan, leading fitness operators share tips for maintaining fitness or even beginning new activity regimes during the holy month. Fitness First Middle East have issued advice that Ramdadn does bring challenges for working out, but staying fit is entirely possible if exercises you adjust their activity and eating. Fitness
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One hour of driving a day = 2.3kg more weight and 1.5cm wider waist, study reveals People who drive an hour or more a day are 2.3kg heavier and 1.5cm wider around the waist compared to people who spend 15 minutes or less in their cars, research has revealed. These findings, published in a paper
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