Is this the trick to exercising every day? As an inconsistent meditator, who understands the benefits but doesn’t find this enough to motivate me into action, I was intrigued by the secret of one teacher who has meditated upon waking for 40 years. “What motivates me is not discipline,” she said, “it is that I love it. I wake up in the morning and I feel excited that I get to meditate – it is my time.” READ MORE..
Strength training benefits for ageing bodies (and how to go about it). Sometimes it feels like the number of things that stop working in your body directly correlates to the number candles on your birthday cake. But you can regain some control in a number of ways — and improving your strength is one of them. READ MORE..
Fighting blindness and obesity through fitness: Aboriginal man turns adversity into achievement. Overcoming a degenerative eye condition and weight problems were the catalyst for Aboriginal man Wayne Wright of Orange in central west New South Wales to start a major life turnaround. READ MORE..
New Study Reveals These 4 Healthy Habits Can Significantly Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer. The benefits of exercise surpass shedding weight and chiseling your body. Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle can also improve your general health and decrease your risk of multiple life-threatening diseases — including breast cancer. READ MORE..
Aussie kids also-rans in global fitness rankings. Aussie kids are in danger of letting the side down, scoring a mediocre mark on an international ranking of fitness levels. And, despite growing up in a country that prides itself on sporting excellence, today’s screen-obsessed children would come off second best in tests comparing their fitness levels with those of children in the 1970s. READ MORE..
Gyms and fitness clubs becoming key outlets for supply of illicit drugs in Queensland, CCC says. Organised crime groups are infiltrating gyms and fitness clubs to expand the distribution and supply of illicit drugs, the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has said. READ MORE..
Scientists have discovered why high-intensity interval training is so effective. Athletes and personal trainers have known for some time that a few minutes of intense exercise can produce the same effects as a longer but less demanding workout: and now scientists think they know why. READ MORE..
Cover all your bases with circuit training. THIS week I would like to look at one of my favourite types of fitness training, one that I have been doing for years – circuit training. Even now I like to do at least one or two circuit-style workout a week. READ MORE…
The first step is the hardest; how to maintain your fitness regime over summer. For the thousands of runners who participated in The Sun-Herald’s Summer Starter fun run on Sunday, you can take a moment to time to bask in the accomplishment of completing the five kilometre or 10-kilometre course. READ MORE…
The Biggest Winners: Five Aussie personal trainers creating online exercise empires. AUSTRALIANS might be getting fatter but they’re also obsessed with getting fitter — and willing to pay big bucks to make it happen. READ MORE…
A-Z OF THE HOTTEST NEW FITNESS CLASSES. Founders of Bodypass, Georgia and Carla reveal their A-Z of new and fun fitness classes! From Aerial yoga to Jazzercise and everything in between. READ MORE…
Why you should make – and stick to – New Year’s resolutions in November. Picture this: it’s February 1, 2016 and you’re feeling pretty pleased with yourself. You’re back at work, wearing clothes from several seasons ago that still fit and feeling free of the usual post-holiday guilt. Feels amazing, right? Thing is, when was the last time this really happened? READ MORE…
Michelle Bridges under fire from women’s health physiotherapist for ‘risky’ exercise. Women’s health physiotherapist Lyz Evans says Bridges had fallen into the trap of believing crunches made the abdominal muscles stronger, when in actual fact, she says, doing them in the later stages of pregnancy puts women at risk of tearing abdominal wall tissue. READ MORE…
Is your boss affecting your heath goals? Fitness and wellbeing plans fail unless the boss follows them too. A 2005 health fund survey found Australian employees with poor health behaviour take up to nine times more sick leave than health-conscious individuals. READ MORE…
Study suggest Mediterranean diet reduces breast cancer risk – but some have doubts. A new study suggests there may be a way for women to dramatically reduce their risk of breast cancer, without cutting calories, losing weight or taking medication. READ MORE…
Large Study Confirms This Worrisome Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer. It’s true that alcohol in moderation can be good for your health, but weighing the pros and cons of your daily glass of wine is always a good idea. READ MORE…
Losing weight: Sleep conference looks at impact on weight loss, calories. CUTTING sleep not calories could be the new way to lose weight with research finding your body burns five per cent more energy when you get just five hours sleep a night. READ MORE…
Happy Meal ban and preschool cooking classes: Obesity jury’s radical bid to fight flab. HAPPY Meals would be banned and preschoolers would be made to take healthy cooking classes under a radical proposal to help solve Victoria’s ballooning obesity crisis. READ MORE…
Keys to better health: This is what an ideal food day should look like. WHILE we may know what constitutes a reasonably healthy diet, the tricky part is putting it all together into a sustainable eating plan. So if you are wanting to tick the box on an ideal day of eating, here are some of the key times of day and what you should be aiming to eat and drink when. READ MORE…
Protein princesses: The rise in women taking workout supplements. AUSTRALIANS are the biggest consumers per capita of dietary supplements in the world. We’re becoming a nation of gym junkies and thousands of buff female Aussies are leading the way. READ MORE…
Sleep or exercise, what’s more important? FAR too often we use guilt to get us out of our comfy pyjamas, into our workout gear and out the door. READ MORE…
Meet the new fitness trends taking over this summer. TIME TO dump your current workout regimen, because this trend will have you burning 2 Big Macs in just one hour. READ MORE…
Eat more beans for a longer life, says Blue Zones Solution author Dan Buettner. DO you dream of a world where the secret to longevity is drinking wine and sipping coffee? DO you dream of a world where the secret to longevity is drinking wine and sipping coffee? READ MORE…
Healthy vegetarian blender tacos: A week of healthy dinner recipes. COMING up with a week’s worth of interesting, delicious, healthy recipes can be a strain. So we’ve found seven excellent recipes to take the hard work out of meal planning. You’re welcome. READ MORE…
This guy holds the key to getting a Victoria’s Secret body. WHEN Christopher Kadima was playing professional basketball in France, the handsome 193cm shooting guard was approached by a modelling agent who thought the Frenchman could have a career on the catwalk. READ MORE…
Jamie Oliver on the 10 superfoods you should be eating today. MAYBE it’s the English accent, the rakish sandy-coloured hair or the charming British vocabulary peppered with words like “lovely,” “veg” and “fantastic,” but Jamie Oliver makes healthy eating seem surprisingly easy and enjoyable. READ MORE…
Here’s Why You Should Eat More Eggs Today. Scrambled, poached, or hard-boiled, there are so many ways to make eggs exciting to eat. One large egg clocks in at just 72 calories, but beyond the calorie count, there are so many healthy reasons you should always have a carton ready to go in your fridge. READ MORE…
5 exercise tips. Unfortunately, people tend to under-estimate the role of exercise in health care. Exercise is not just for getting fit; most would be surprised by the range of important health conditions that can be helped by the right type of exercise. READ MORE…
Here’s How to Prevent Pesky Yeast Infections. Every woman has a small number of healthy yeast cells in her vagina, but when there’s an overgrowth of these, it’s likely that she’s experiencing a yeast infection. READ MORE…
I Started Saying “No” and Began Losing Weight. Saying “no” has never been my forte. I’m a social creature and a “yes” person. READ MORE...
Dale Carnegie (Author of “How to win friends and influence people”) said you can ask yourself a basic question to be less anxious. Being anxious is a fundamental part of being human. READ MORE…
OLDER AUSTRALIANS’ INACTIVITY IS A DANGER TO BONE HEALTH: RESEARCH. New research revealing one in five older Australians is not partaking in any form of regular exercise. READ MORE…
Devonport man with cystic fibrosis says disease no barrier to ‘living a full life’. Walter Van Praag spends about an hour every day in what he calls “the cave” where he uses his nebuliser and takes different medication to treat cystic fibrosis (CF), a condition he has lived with since the age of 10. READ MORE…
Working mums need to exercise more, Health Minister. The Federal Government is worried mothers are exhausting themselves raising children while working and not focusing enough time on their health and wellbeing. READ MORE…
Can sitting really kill you? Maybe not if you get enough exercise. We need to sit less, but doing lots of exercise might help offset the harmful impacts of sitting, says a leading Australian expert. READ MORE…
How to Master the Exercise That Will Transform Your Body. After a full-body workout with an added cardio hit? It’s time to become friends with mountain climbers (the exercise, not the people). READ MORE…
Federal Health Minister promises to take the lead on fitness. >Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley has promised to do more workouts in an effort to get more Australian women physically active. READ MORE…
Jamie Oliver addresses parliament: Be brave about a sugar tax. Jamie Oliver next-levelled his campaign against sugar by addressing the UK House of Commons on Monday. READ MORE…
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says education about respectful relationships must start at school as part of efforts to end domestic violence. READ MORE…
What’s the best way to get a flat tummy? Ditch the crunches and sit-ups and try these 5 compound moves instead. READ HERE…
Think your diet soda habit isn’t such a big deal? This may change your mind: researchers found that drinking diet soft drink with your meal may be causing you to eat unhealthier foods. READ HERE…
NO MATTER your age or fitness level, these 5 activities can help you get in shape and lower your risk of disease, according to Harvard Medical School. READ HERE…
Hula Hoop for fitness. Hula hoops isn’t just for kids. Perth fitness instructor AND Founder of fitness group Happy Healthy Hoops, Bree Kirk-Burnnand, is changing the nature of the game. READ HERE…
A free fitness program motivating locals to get active launched yesterday (9th Sept) at Grinsted Oval. ‘Live Life Get Active’, funded by Forbes Shire Council…READ HERE…
Perth Fitness Expo is here. Try and test the latest fitness equipment, accessories, classes and clothing, watch live sporting events and meet some of Australia’s top fitness experts and athletes as they share their advice on leading a healthy lifestyle and maximising training results at the Perth Fitness & Health Expo…READ HERE…
JETTS Mandurah won the Making a Difference in your Community award at the recent annual Jetts conference…READ HERE…
The tight-ass guide to fitness. Staying active is crucial to good health but it can also leave you out of pocket as all those memberships and classes can really add up. To help save some cash, try these cheapskate options for getting a inexpensive but effective workout…READ HERE...
Jess Grant, 33, and Hayley Miller, 31, want to get fitness fans together to work out — and maybe even fall in love at their ‘single sessions’…READ MORE…
SINCE the start of September last week – with the aim of clocking 10,000 steps each day of the month to raise funds for and awareness of cerebral palsy – I am now dividing my fitness life into two eras…READ MORE...
Maitland River Run may be a little later than usual this year but it’s not too late to get those legs moving and take part…READ MORE…
Fitness boot camp for primary schoolchildren keen to stay active at lunchtime. FORGET a lunch break — these youngsters are so keen to stay fit and healthy they are doing boot camp instead…READ MORE…
If there’s one place we habitually check for health and fitness inspiration, it’s Instagram. And one woman in particular dominating this realm is former Australian pole vaulter, current athletics coach, exercise physiologist and all-round yogi, Amanda Bisk…READ MORE…
LARRY Emdur is taking on trainer Steve “Commando” Willis at his own game — launching his own men’s fitness program…READ MORE…
Introducing the new fitness fad of skogging: half skipping, half jogging…READ MORE…
With author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, self-love teacher and wellness wonder woman, under her belt, Melissa Ambrosini is as impressive on paper as she is to look at…READ MORE…
What To Do When You Feel Like Your Fitness Progress Has Stopped…READ MORE...
When to Eat Before and After a Workout For Best Results…READ MORE…
Butter In Your Coffee And Other Cons: Stories From A Fitness Insider…READ MORE…
For fitness freaks, the right personal trainer is essential…READ MORE…
These Five Fitness Benchmarks Aim To Help You Save Your Own Life…READ MORE…
A guide to the free fitness app sports scientists just called the best…READ MORE…
Coast sailor adds fitness program in championship bid…READ MORE…
10 YouTube fitness superstars who make getting in shape totally simple…READ MORE…
Your Fitness Will Be Fine, Go Take That Holiday…READ MORE…
FOREST Springs at Kirkwood is hosting a fun day on Sunday to raise funds for the Gladstone Schools Chaplain Program…READ MORE…
11 fitness ‘truths’ that are doing more harm than good. Whether you want to tone up, slim down, or give yourself a mood boost, you’ve likely taken a stab at tweaking your fitness routine…READ MORE…
Fitness enthusiasts jump in to help Vinnies via Hurt 4 The Homeless. Even the mere mention of burpees is enough to send a lot of people running in the opposite direction…READ MORE…
Anticipation builds for women’s fitness product launch. SPORTS nutrition and fitness store ASN Gladstone will launch a new product on Thursday that’s specifically designed for women’s bodies…READ MORE…
Lifeguards kept on the ball with random fitness tests. NEXT time you’re worried about a few extra kilos appearing over winter, spare a thought for the Sunshine Coast’s elite lifeguards…READ MORE…
Putting the IT into fitness. What about software that helps personal trainers, yoga instructors and other wellness providers?…READ MORE…