Summer is a great time to enjoy a refreshing smoothie that is packed with nutrients. Check out this recipe from Student Support team member Eleni and make it for either a snack or post workout – it covers all bases! For busy individuals, I recommend making 2 or 3 smoothie’s in advance and keep them in jars in the fridge. This will save time and allow you to…
Benefits of High Intensity vs. Low Intensity Exercise
There’s a common question when it comes to achieving our fitness goals – how hard should we work when we exercise? And second, what will we get from working that hard? The intensity at which we exercise will bring about different results, and we should plan that around what health and fitness goals we’re looking to achieve. For example…
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…
20 Best Gifts For Fitness Lovers
With Christmas day and the holiday season only just around the corner, it’s the time of year when it feels like so much needs to be done in so little time! Finding the perfect present for friends and family members can be tricky, so we’re here to help. We’ve come up with a health and fitness inspired Christmas wish list that will be sure to give you some great…
Best Exercises To Strengthen Your Core
Building a strong core is an important aspect of training, with core stability providing the foundation for optimal movement for the body. Our core bridges the body together, as it provides the connection between our lower and upper extremities. All motions are generated through the core and it is essentially the driving force and base…
Cable Machine Exercises For A Full Body Workout
If you’ve spent any time in a gym, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the cable machine. This functional piece of exercise equipment, also referred to as a pulley machine, is a staple in many gyms and fitness centres. Cable machine exercises give you a great balance between convenience, versatility and performance. If you’ve arrived during peak hour…
Why You Should Start Your Fitness New Year’s Resolutions Now
Every year there are people who swear that the next year will be theirs and they will make fitness and exercise their focus for the next 12 months. The majority of these people though will forget this vision by the time Easter rolls around and then it is the comfort of warmth in winter that pushes exercise to the back of their mind. The time to start…
Gym Bag Essentials
For anyone that goes to the gym regularly, packing a gym bag is a fairly routine procedure. You might be someone who likes to have one ready to go at your front door, leave one in the boot of your car – or maybe even packing a different bag depending on the type of workout you’re doing. Regardless, feeling organised and prepared for the gym will kick your…
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