The fitness industry on social media can be intimidating, and you might think you need six pack abs and thousands of followers to make it as a trainer. But it helps to put yourself in the shoes of a gym client and ask, Would you hire a trainer based on their number of followers? Having followers can make you look trusted and liked by the public…
Pickle Juice & Muscle Cramps: Does It Work?
Have you been watching the Australian Open recently, or perhaps an AFL, NRL or game of cricket, and noticed players taking little shots of liquid mid-match and wondering what on earth it is? It isn’t water, or an electrolyte drink like Gatorade, or anything you’d be want to be chugging down – it’s pickle juice! If you’ve ever experienced muscle…
Fitness Services To Be Covered Under Private Health Insurance
In a landmark announcement for fitness professionals and consumers, the industry’s national association, Fitness Australia, has been recognised by BUPA as an “Accredited Association”.In the first of what’s expected be a number of agreements with private health funds, eligible customers with Bupa will be allowed to claim the costs of gym memberships…
10 Fitness Gadgets That Will Up Your Workout Game
Who doesn’t love getting their hands on the latest and greatest gadgets?! The tech savvy world that we live in means that new products with new features are continuously being released and promoted to users. The aim of these fitness gadgets is to help users keep pushing their boundaries and challenge themselves to new heights.…
Best Fitness Accounts to Follow on Instagram
Social media has become a go-to platform for fitness professionals and influencers from around the world to connect with followers. It’s never been easier to find workout videos, training tips and recipe ideas, with Instagram in particular leading the way with fitness content. If you’re looking for workout motivation, healthy living tips or specific fitness…
Top Fitness Trends for 2020
With both the New Year and New Decade upon us, fitness professionals and enthusiasts alike are anticipating what the top fitness trends will be for the year ahead. To help guide health and fitness programming efforts for 2020 and beyond, The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) have conducted their annual survey of worldwide fitness…
Best Health & Fitness Podcasts
A bit over your Spotify playlist? Don’t have time to read a book? Not up to watching video content on your phone? Enter the world of podcasts. Podcasts have become an incredibly popular media platform, and for good reason. On the train to work, driving home in the afternoon, sitting at your desk, evening walks,…
The Best Health and Fitness Apps of 2019
In an era where health and fitness are key priorities and smartphones are a must-have, it only makes sense to use our phones to help achieve our fitness goals and improve our health and wellbeing. The good news is, there is a whole category of health and fitness apps to help get you fitter, stronger,…
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