How to stay fit when traveling
While a lot of the world is still dealing with bouts of COVID, borders are slowly beginning to open up and allow people to travel. One of the most difficult parts of travelling is staying fit, which can only be…
What is Intermittent Fasting and is it worth it?
It’s one of the most popular health and wellness trends right now, but what is it? Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that moves between periods of fasting and eating. There are no specific foods you should or shouldn’t…
Top tips for working out while looking after a newborn
So bub has arrived and you barely have time for a shower and a nap, let alone your pre-baby workout routine. There’s no doubt it can be tricky – but it’s also entirely possible to squeeze a workout back into your…
Exercising with sore or injured feet
Having an injured or sore foot or feet can feel like one of the biggest barriers to maintaining a normal exercise routine, but it doesn’t have to be. Our feet are the foundations of our body, and are used in…
How exercise can combat insomnia
While most of us are aware of the sleep benefits that exercise brings, insomnia is a whole different ball game. While regular exercise can help most people achieve better sleep, can moving our bodies also help insomnia? Defined as having…
4 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
It seems obvious to most of us, but it’s worth remembering the direct and close link between mental health and physical health. Embarking on a fitness journey can lead us in the direction of goals like weight control, lowering blood…
How your gut affects your health
It might sound far-fetched, but our overall health and wellness balances on the health of our gut – or lack thereof. How is that possible? Well, to understand the intricate impacts of our gut on our health, we first need…
How much water should you drink at the gym?
Regardless of your fitness levels, how long you’ve been exercising or what kind of exercise you do, it’s so important to keep on top of our hydration levels. We’re recommended to drink between 10 - 15 cups of water a…
Seniors and Strength Training
Just because you’re a senior, doesn’t mean you can’t start (or continue) strength training. Often touted as one of the most beneficial activities for senior members of the community, strength training can help keep you active, independent and fit throughout…
How to Stay Fit in Lockdown
With Victoria plummeting back into lockdown this week, it’s worth thinking about how we can stay active and well through it all. Being stuck within the four walls of our homes (or if you’re lucky, in the four walls of…