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Meghan Leatherman celebrated her first Mother’s Day as a new mum on Sunday. On 3 May, Leatherman gave birth to a daughter, Florence Germaine. Although the baby was born in a hospital, some wondered if she was going to arrive in the middle of a squat at a CrossFit gym. Even on the day she […]
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Shine a light on someone you admire! Every year the Australian of the Year Awards recognise 128 remarkable Australians in four categories across all states and territories. The categories are: Australian of the Year Senior of the Year Young Australian of the Year Australia’s Local Hero. The Awards honour the very best among us –
Australian of the Year Awards – Nominations are now open! Read More »
When evaluating treadmills for their gym facilities, fitness club operators prioritise reliability first and foremost among all other purchasing criteria, according to the results of a recent industry study. Boasting the highest average usage rates among all equipment, treadmills are the foundation of the cardio floor. Above all else, it is integral that this equipment
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Retrosweat, authentic 1980s freestyle aerobics classes are fast gaining a following in Sydney, and have expanded to two classes per week and special events to meet growing demand for exercise that is fun and entertaining. Lycra, leotards and leg warmers have never gone out of style for Shannon Dooley, the NIDA acting graduate, FIA qualified
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The Queensland Fitness Conference (QFIT) has announced its full line-up and schedule for the 2014 event, to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. 20+ Quality presenters 13 CECs 2 Full days All under 1 roof Join Derek Barton and a host of Australia’s best presenters at this truly inspiring event. Derek Barton,
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The Pegasus 31 is a result of the Nike design team partnering closely with Mo Farah and leveraging the insights from over 16,000 wear-tested miles logged by runners of all levels. As always, much of the design and inspiration for the shoe came from working with, testing and listening to athletes, including Mo Farah, double
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For anyone who was a fan of Seinfeld in the 1990s, you will remember a particularly funny episode when Elaine formed an addiction to the latest healthy food craze, a ‘fat free’ frozen yoghurt. Despite the yoghurts claims, Elaine continues to gain weight as she indulges in tasty treat and decides to send a sample
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Manduka’s renowned eKO Lite mat is new and improved, and now offers an unparalleled grip to perform even in the sweatiest of conditions. In addition to its superior grip, the mat provides exceptional comfort and performance. The eKO Lite mat is eco-friendly and made from biodegradable, non-Amazon harvested, and natural tree rubber that cushions and
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Since 2006 the Personal Training Academy has been spearheading a revolution in the fitness industry producing some of the best qualified personal training we all know and love. Back by an impressive team of globally recognised presented the PT Academy has teamed up with another formidable team, the Fitness Business Experts, to develop and now
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Health and Fitness Travel, experts in tailor-made healthy holidays worldwide launch their new Fusion Fitness™ Holidays in Asia Pacific today, this unique collection was designed for discerning clients seeking a truly tailored approach, allowing them to select only the things they love for the ultimate bespoke wellness holiday. Fusion Fitness Holidays™ are available in over
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Precor’s commitment to resistance training was made clear with the 2010 opening of its 230,000 sq ft dedicated strength factory in North Carolina, USA, which houses an independent design, engineering and product management team focussed exclusively on strength. And with more exercisers relying on conventional strength training to achieve their fitness goals than ever before*
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National Guide to Fitness & Health 2014/15 – Released High Intensity Interval Training is hitting the fitness ground running. Its unique training program offers benefits such as shorter cardio sessions that increase your fitness levels faster than cardio workouts that keep you going at a long and steady pace. Pro-Visual Publishing, in collaboration with the
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