Do you ever have those days where you feel like you don’t have enough time or energy to cook, so you end up just ordering take-away or eating a frozen meal and snacks? We are definitely all guilty of this from time-to-time, and it’s completely normal to not want to cook after a full day of work and activities. Cooking a balanced and nutritional meal can…
Weight Loss Is A Marathon Not A Sprint: Key Things To Remember
Losing weight is a battle that many people face. There are a number of things that can trigger this thought too, it might be a photo that you see of yourself, it might be after you jump on the scales or it might just be that you feel like your habits need to change. This can be at a certain time of the year too (just after Christmas or Easter) or as it approaches…
3 Common Gym Mistakes & How To Fix Them
Working out seems easy enough, right? Go to the gym, try out a few weight machines, add in some cardio, and call it a day. If only it were that simple! To help you get the most out of your time at the gym, and ensure you’re getting bang for your buck with your workouts, Tom from our Education Team has highlighted some common mistakes he sees…
Athlete Profile: Ellie Sanford
In February 2022, AFA proudly sponsored the Women’s 800m event at the Beachside Gift. The race featured some of Australia’s best middle distance runners, including current record holders, Olympians and some of the country’s most promising young talents. We were thrilled to see current Victorian 800m champion Ellie Sanford take out the honours…
Energising On-The-Go Smoothie Recipe
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…
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 and enables you to develop core strength. 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…