After a challenging time for the fitness industry, we are at last experiencing some light at the end of the tunnel. With Victoria re-opening health and fitness facilities later this week, all Australian state and territory governments are now allowing people back in the doors of our fitness centres. And while gyms and fitness centres…
When Is The Best Time Of The Day To Exercise?
We’re all built differently and we all have varying daily routines, including when throughout the day we decide to exercise, so the ideal time to work out will probably differ for each person. Firstly, the ultimate answer to this question is to exercise whenever you can, whether that’s in the morning, afternoon or evening! Just getting a session in, regardless of…
5 Reasons To Start Boxing For Fitness
Boxing is a combat sport that has been practiced since before the time of ancient Greece and the original Olympics. And while there aren’t too many out there that are keen on getting in the ring, there are lots that love to include boxing as part of their exercise routine. Boxing for fitness has become an incredibly popular form of activity, and for good…
Should You Drink Coffee Before Exercising?
Drinking coffee is a well-established and much loved part of many of our daily routines, with the majority of us not surviving the morning without a cup of our favourite brew. Coffee has become not just something we drink to help us wake up in the morning, but a way of life and a real…
Active Recovery: Benefits & Workout Ideas
Recovering after a workout is an essential part of being physically active. When you hear the word ‘recovery’, you probably picture yourself hanging out on the couch the day after an intense workout. And while this may seem like the best way to give your muscles some time to recover, your body actually bounces back better if you keep it moving…
5 Stretches For The Glutes & Lower Back
These stretches are ideal for anyone with tight glutes and/or lower back, especially if you are sitting for a prolonged period of time such as in the car or at a desk. Complete these stretches at least three times per week for best results – you will notice relief around the glutes and lower back area. This may assist with your gym training, posture and overall…
8 Burpee Variations To Test Your Strength & Endurance
Burpees – the exercise that everyone loves to hate. Incorporating both strength and cardio, as well as balance and coordination, they are one of the toughest full body conditioning moves you can do. And while it’s tough to find someone out there who actually likes doing burpees, just about everyone loves the challenge of smashing them out and…
Why You Should Be Stretching Your Lats More Often
The lats are a complex muscle. They’re the biggest muscle of the upper body, originating on the spinous processes of the T7-L5 vertebrae, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, lower 3 or 4 ribs and inferior angle of scapula and inserting onto the front of the humerus (on the intertubercular groove). The lats anatomy makes them one of the primary muscles…
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