Regular exercise is one of the single most important things that you can do for your health. Being active reduces your risk of heart problems and stroke, cancer, sleep issues, osteoporosis, chronic pain, dementia, depression, obesity, type 2 diabetes and unhappiness, to name just a few benefits. So why are more and more Australians becoming […]

Most busy working mothers will readily admit to having been driven up the wall at some stage … and not having particularly enjoyed the experience. But Diane Westaway absolutely loves going up walls and makes sure it happens several times a week! “It’s such fun and if you can incorporate the kids, you’ll love it!” […]

If you want to tip the scales in your favour, you should opt for an aerobic activity like a run or a walk that gets you huffing and puffing, rather than resistance training. According to a recent study from the UK’s Loughborough University, reported in the American Journal of Physiology, if you want to tip […]

Doing the Downward-facing Dog pose may keep undesirable symptoms of menopause, like night sweats and hot flushes, at bay.

Doing the Downward-facing Dog pose may keep undesirable symptoms of menopause, like night sweats and hot flushes, at bay. In a study from India’s Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation, 228 perimenopausal and menopausal women aged 40 to 55 years were divided into two groups: one in which participants performed yoga exercises and meditation for eight […]

The fitness industry is a bit like the ocean, with a constant flow of gimmicks and trends that come and go with the tides.

The fitness industry is a bit like the ocean, with a constant flow of gimmicks and trends that come and go with the tides. Yet Pilates has withstood the test of time and is one of the more effective ways to keep yourself fit, especially for those looking to prevent back pain. Pilates is a […]

Whenever you set out to achieve anything in life there are always changes that need to occur. Your changes will affect the people around you and you need to be aware of this fact. To reach your desired destination you need to plan. This includes your direction, how you are going to get there, the […]

Exercise For Your Life New evidence is showing us that we need to both exercise as well as lose weight to have the greatest reduction of risk to lifestyle related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. This exercise to weight relationship is a direct balance between the energy we consume […]

Your Heart: What is it Hungry for? May 3rd marks the beginning of National Heart Week – a good time to think about looking after our hearts so that we can enjoy a happier, healthier life. Most of us know the things to avoid for a healthy heart, like saturated fat and smoking. But what […]