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As demand for recovery modalities continue to rise and the popularity of Pilates keeps growing, entrepreneur David Altamura saw a gap in the health and wellness landscape. His successful studio, Wildsoul Wellness, is now available for franchising and opens up a real opportunity for potential investors and business owners to step into the Pilates and […]
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The team at What’s New in Fitness first visited TotalFusion Chermside back in 2018, when it was Australia’s newest studio concept – a heat-controlled, premium health and fitness facility built on the ethos of ‘movement as a way of life’ and a completely holistic offering that nurtures the mind and the body. The business has
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Article updated September 2025. A healthy, balanced diet can go a long way to improving your mental and physical well-being, but sadly it’s not a cure-all for the millions of Australians suffering from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Judy Phillips is an Aussie foodie, personal trainer, and mental health advocate who has
Good Mood Food: Seven Foods To Boost Mental Health Read More »
Endurance events, whether it’s ultra-marathons, 24hr mountain bike races, obstacle courses or any other kind of extreme physical challenge, take a unique toll on the body and the mind. They also offer a lot to be gained by the individual in terms of building resilience and respecting what the human body is capable of… but
Lachlan Dansie on Fitness, Family, Firefighting and Finding Balance Read More »
For years, women over 40 have been frustrated as they notice unexplained weight gain despite following the consistent advice that eating less and exercising more is the secret to weight loss. This misguided approach has pushed many into restrictive diets and gruelling workout routines, often with disappointing outcomes. So, why is the age-old simplicity of
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It’s a familiar story: You play local level sport for most of your life – making friends, being part of the sporting club community and sharing the highs and lows of hard-fought battles on the weekends. As mid-life starts to approach, you’re noticing more muscle strains, pulling up stiff and sore after the weekend, or
Reduce Injury Risks and Maintain Your Community Sports Involvement After 40 Read More »
With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affecting around half a million Australian women, and difficulty in losing weight being a common symptom, it wouldn’t be unusual for a personal trainer to be engaged by a client who is living with this condition. We asked our resident dietitian, Talia Sparks for her advice when it comes to supporting
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Almost everyone at some point has used a fitness tracking app or similar to track their health, calories, BMI, workouts and more. We’ve all had those motivated moments to change our life around at 2am at night. If you’ve decided to keep track of your fitness, we have a list of great fitness tracking apps
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As the baggy hoodies and track pants get pushed to the back of the wardrobe and our white winter legs start to emerge, it’s a great time to commit to some increased exercise. STEPtember is a perfect challenge to kick start the transition to warmer months and this year, STEPtember and legendary underwear brand Step
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This article contains affiliate links. Enjoy this gift guide for the holiday season with Bosch eBike Systems What began as a niche movement, eBikes have quickly become a global phenomenon. For young or old, for urban or sporty use, eBikes or pedelecs (electric bicycles that must be pedalled, rather than powered by a throttle) have made
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12th – 18th August 2024 is Healthy Bones Action Week, which aims to highlight the painful and potentially crippling effects of osteoporosis, calling on Australians to make a commitment to bone-healthy food, activity and sunshine. The Importance of Bone Health Bone health is vastly underestimated by many of us and often falls under the radar
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Once reserved for elite athletes only, endurance racing events are more accessible than ever for the fitness enthusiast who wants to challenge themselves without spending years on a professional level racing circuit. Maybe it’s that snowball effect of seeing more people you know and relate to doing it via social media, but it seems that
Preparing for HYROX with World Champs Qualifier Sammy Hankins Read More »
