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Matthew Squires explains the benefits of physiotherapy for pre and post pregnant clients. With so much focus during pregnancy on ensuring the baby enters the world happy and healthy, the dangers affecting the health and wellbeing of the mother can be somewhat overlooked. Pregnancy puts a great deal of pressure on a mother’s body with […]
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In this article, Gavin Aquilina says we need to ask “why?” more often, in order to be better fitness professionals. Tabata training doesn’t work!? How can somebody say that? Tabata training would be one of the most misunderstood and misused terms in cross training, fitness and fat loss. Quite often a high intensity circuit using
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“Every risk is worth taking as long as it’s for a good cause and contributes to a good life.” – Sir Richard Branson Maverick. Risk taker. Rebel. Trailblazing tycoon. Billionaire buccaneer. Adventurer. Show pony. Business genius. Disruptor. Sir Richard Branson has been called all these and many more. So when I got an invitation to spend
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The average Australian visits their doctor seven times every year[1], and with our latest life expectancy exceeding 82 years[2], that’s an enormous 574 doctors appointments in our lifetime. According to Sheila Zhou, expert Scientist at USANA, leading producer of high quality supplements, “Nobody enjoys getting sick, and whether it happens during summer or winter, it’s
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An opportunity exists for clubs and fitness professionals to tap into the growing market of holiday-makers, who are opting for fitness-focused experiences over the traditional stay-by-the-pool type adventures. While there will always be a place for relaxing holidays with cocktails by the pool, fitness tourism or challenge-based holidays are now a popular option for those
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This article was updated February 2024. The Dietitians Association of Australia is calling on parents to make eating breakfast ‘non-negotiable’ for school-aged children after recent research highlighted the huge pitfalls for students who start school hungry. Why is breakfast critical for children attending school? The research, released by Foodbank, found teachers noticed most students who
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When I learned that a bunch of Pommy tourists had been jailed for streaking around Mt Kinabalu, I laughed. It’s very cold and often very wet up there. Since I’ve done a bit of nudie frolicking in wilderness locations including the odd mountain summit, I was curious to learn more. On a side note: I
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Planet Fitness may be one of the strangest gym chains on earth. Decorated in purple-and-yellow, the gym stocks a plastic jug of free cakes and hosts free “bagel mornings” and “pizza nights” every month. To combat “gymtimidation,” trainers will sound a blaring siren if a member grunts or drops a weight, which they call a “lunk
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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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