The Australian guidelines for healthy eating aim to promote the health and wellbeing of Australians and apply to all healthy Australians, as well as those with common health conditions such as being overweight. The recommendations outlined in the guidelines aim to help in reducing in the risk of diet-related conditions (such as high cholesterol, high…
Weight Loss Diet Plan: What You Need to Know
When starting out a weight loss diet plan, you need to make sure you understand the difference between the following: Weight loss diet vs. Fat loss diet Lifestyle vs. Diet Quick fixes vs. Sustainability In 2011-12, over 2.3 million Australians (13%) aged 15 years and over reported that they were on a diet to lose…
You are never too old to get fit
Last year Shirley Webb broke a world record after deadlifting 225 pounds, that’s just over 100kg! To some that might not seem much, but Shirley was 78 at the time and is edging her way, little by little, towards heavier weights. It might be easy to think that she’s always been fit and active and has just…
A Japanese Technique for Overcoming Laziness
How many times have you set yourself a goal or challenge and ended up failing to achieve it? Telling yourself that you’re not ready yet. That you’ll do it next week. Or next month. Or even next year. You may have even started with a good amount of zeal. But once you started putting in…
Considerations for exercising in the heat
The physiological response of the body to heat When you exercise strenuously in even moderate heat, your body’s core temperature rises. In response, your blood flow is rerouted so more of it goes to your skin surface to help your body let off your internal heat, and you break a sweat (it is the evaporation…
A Day in the Life of a Mobile Personal Trainer
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a real life personal trainer? Check out “A Day in the Life…” by our fantastic AFA Ambassador – Shelley Lask.
Are your clients practicing these two important skills?
Sitting on the floor and rising unaided, along with single leg balance exercises are important indicators of various potential issues.
The anatomy of a career in fitness
Are you interested in changing career in 2016?. If so, the fitness industry is booming and offers a great career for those passionate about fitness and/or a positive journey for your personal development.
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