When the weather is warm and the sun is shining, there’s nothing more refreshing than an ice cold smoothie. These healthy smoothies will make for a perfect summer breakfast or afternoon snack, and will also give you a delicious serving of fresh fruit and even some veggies. Check them out and give them a try!…
Treadmill Running vs. Outdoor Running
When it comes to running, there’s often a divide between those that prefer to run indoors and those that love to get outdoors. Some running traditionalists can’t stand the monotony of treadmill running, while others can’t find the motivation to pick up the pace without manual controls in front of them and love the accuracy…
The Importance Of Hydration During Exercise
We all know how important water is for our daily function, which means it becomes even more critical to hydrate and restore our water supplies before, during and after exercise. As water is essential to regulate our body temperature, support muscle movements and maintain blood volume, the ability to perform all of these functions during…
5 Exercises To Activate Your Posterior Chain
Maintaining a strong posterior chain is important for good posture, especially for those who are sitting or driving a lot during the day, as well as supporting many everyday movements such as carrying shopping, sitting down and standing back up. One of the biggest advantages of a strong posterior chain is prevention of injury, as…
5 Health Benefits of Going Dry This July
The month of July is upon us, which means thousands of people around Australia are going alcohol-free to raise funds for people affected by cancer. Since beginning in 2008, Dry July has inspired more than 160,000 Aussies to go dry for a month, and has raised $37 million for cancer patients, their families and carers.…
Immune Boosting Foods
As we head into the winter months and into cold and flu season, looking after your health and boosting your immune system to support its function becomes even more important. Food is one of the most powerful tools we have to help prevent disease, and a healthy body begins with a healthy immune system. In…
The Importance of Recovery
People and clients are always interested in what their program looks like, which exercises they are doing, how many sets and reps they are performing, and how many times a week they should train. An important aspect that is often not focused on or prioritised enough is recovery. Recovery is one of the most important…
Benefits Of Walking As An Exercise
Walking as an exercise often goes underrated. Many people think that it’s not intense enough to bring about results, but as we explain here, there are many benefits associated to getting out and about on your feet. Firstly, walking is low-impact, so you won’t experience the same muscle fatigue and soreness as you would with…