There is no doubt that life is stressful and it is well documented that too much stress can have a negative effect on both our mental and physical wellbeing. Stress can come from many sources such as work, family, study, finance, poor sleep, bad diet choices, sickness and injuries. It can also come from […]
Premier’s Active April
The Premier’s Active April is a free State Government initiative offering lots of ways to kick-start or boost our exercise and activity levels. These include 10 free passes to a participating gym near you workout videos on their website or App discounted or free passes to many Victorian attractions chances to win tickets to events […]
Best Exercise to Burn Fat?
The short answer is – anything from a longer yet easier-effort aerobic activity, to a shorter High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) effort, will achieve fat burning if done consistently. There is emerging evidence that HIIT might be even more effective than other forms of exercise to achieve fat loss. This is on top of […]
Curious about Mindfulness Meditation?
Mindfulness meditation can reduce pain, help sleep, lower stress and boost cognitive abilities. For a great ABC discussing the emerging science and studies how mindfulness can change our brains, click this link. The ABC have also produced the free Mindfully podcast with guided meditations. Some popular Mindfulness Apps are… Calm Headspace Stop, Breathe & Think
3 Essential Tips To Think About Your Health & Well-Being This Summer
Summer and the new year always tends to bring social gatherings, and more motivation to stay fit and healthy. With the stress of our jobs and demanding lifestyles, it can be very easy to forget to listen to our bodies. We have put together a few simple suggestions to add to your routine, so you […]
5 Tips for Staying Happy and Healthy over the holiday period
This time of year often brings celebrations with family and friends. It’s also the time when diets go out the window and exercise regimes are forgotten. Of all the times of the year, now is often the culmination of the eating, drinking and being merry; when the over-indulgence reaches its peak. While it’s easy to […]
Three exercises you can do at your desk each day
For many of us there is one constant: more and more we are at our desks each day. It’s hard to find the time to regularly exercise or stretch. We’re working late, we’re running late, we’re fitting in as much as we can whilst in the office. Finding the time to stretch isn’t a priority […]
5 Tips for improving your Mobility
It can be a humbling experience watching your once effortless movements become more difficult as you progress in age, after an injury or through lack of regular activity. Whilst there can be many factors that can contribute to reduced mobility, generally it can be vicious cycle; the less you move, the less mobile you are […]
Don’t let the cold weather freeze you up!
As Melbourne gets colder, you may have noticed that your body becomes less mobile. Who can blame us? It is cold, there’s less daylight – it can be harder to motivate ourselves to keep moving – and movement is what we need to keep our mobility. When we move less, our body stiffens up and […]
I Tried 5 Melbourne Fitness Trends So You Don’t Have To
By Emma Gray As Melbournians we love an active lifestyle – cue brunches in sports wear. We are spoilt with choice. From Yoga, to High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), from Pilates to Boxing, the options are overwhelming. Instead of trying something it’s much easier to sit home and watch The Bachelor (come on, someone had […]
