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For too long Australians have been forced to travel far and wide for the latest and greatest in footwear. Thankfully, new e-retailer The Next Pair are putting in the hard yards, sourcing premium footwear from around the world and offering them at affordable prices. The online store also features exclusive styles that are not available […]
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It finally happened! Your favourite song that you used to jam out to is now on the Classic rock station! Your favourite childhood Disney movie has just rocked out its 20th anniversary DVD special edition! And even worse… you finally used the phase, “the kids these days…”! Face guys, we’re getting old! We’re getting old,
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Babies who snore are widely under diagnosed according to Australian researchers investigating less costly and more effective methods of identifying sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) in infants. A joint study conducted by electrical engineering researchers working at both Western Sydney and Sydney universities looked at the combined use and applicability of two minimally invasive sensors,
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By now, you’ve figured out the location for your gym and have either signed the lease for the building or bought the space. These tips will help you figure out the kinds of equipment you should choose to outfit your new facility. Determine gym space limitations How much total space do you have for your
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Rosemary and Garlic Lamb blackstrap and Beetroot and Fetta Salad with Farro This recipe makes for a great source of iron – ideal for athletes, especially females. Cooking time: 20-25 minutes (not including cooking time for farro). Servings per recipe: 1 Ingredients: Lamb backstrap, or lamb sirloin, lean, 150g Farro, ½ cup cooked Marinade: Olive
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New to personal training? Don’t forget to ask your clients these questions, says Ben Cook, Lead Coach at the Australian Institute of Fitness St Leonards campus. What is your medical history? It is an all too common practice for Personal Trainers to pick up a new client without performing any type of pre screening. A
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Check out these five excuse-busting tips for when you hear yourself say, “I don’t have time to exercise”. 1. Know your why We often procrastinate when we haven’t connected to the reason we’re exercising in the first place. Ask yourself: “What is the goal I’m looking for with my exercise and why is this important
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There is no doubt that Australians love to travel. Last year alone Australians went on over nine million international holidays[1]. For many of us though, a holiday unfortunately means unwanted weight gain, with the average Australian gaining around 1.5kg every time they travel[2]. According to Sheila Zhou, expert Scientist at USANA, leading producer of high
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Middle aged women are leading the charge to eliminate toxins from their bodies through nutritional cleansing to regain some of their lost youth and slow down the ageing process. Health and wellness coach Beverley Price said women are fed up excusing their body fat as part of the natural ageing process and are instead taking
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Nearly half of all Australian adults are expected to pile on the kilos over winter, prompting calls from nutrition experts to reign in fatty takeaways and discretionary foods over the cooler months. The figures, from a survey by the NSW Food Authority and NSW Health, show 38 per cent of women and one in two
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With the growing number of people experiencing stress and anxiety, it may be time to start investigating alternative healing modalities for relief. Let’s face it; fitness industry folk are a cynical bunch. And why wouldn’t we be? Our business is based on science, right? When it comes to alternate healing therapies we still haven’t quite
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Capture the Power of Small Group Training for Better Retention at Your Fitness Facility Small group training is one of the most powerful tools for club operators to engage members in their fitness journey. It’s no wonder operators are hopping on the small group training bandwagon. Small group training is one of the most powerful
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