Fad diets – we’ve all heard of them. Maybe we’ve even tried some. Our favourite celebrities endorse some of them and we all know someone who swears by one. But when it comes to understanding the impact of fad diets on your health, how much do you really know? What are fad diets and are […]
While stress is an inevitable part of life, it can be harmful to your long-term health if you feel highly stressed all the time. For the working population, most of our stress comes from our jobs. However while the job may be the source, the stress that we feel sometimes spills over into our personal […]
Every parent wants their child to be happy and have fun while being active and engaged with the world around them. There are many hobbies for kids that offer a chance to be entertained and learn productive skills that will help them later in life. Encouraging hobbies for kids allows them to figure out their […]
What exactly is sports physiology? To understand what a sports physiologist does, one must first understand the idea of exercise physiology. Muscle and exercise physiology studies the effects of exercise on the human body. It researches and analyses the way the body changes and adapts with regular intensive exercise. It looks at how the human […]
Feeling bored with the same old workout routine? Feeling like it isn’t challenging you any longer? Why not try stepping up your workout with box jumps? The benefits of box jumps are numerous and easy to access if you work out regularly. All you need is a solid box and a good pair of shoes […]
We all know that crunchy, creaky feeling that develops in our necks and shoulders by the end of the day. What wouldn’t you give to have a personal masseuse knead those knots out every evening? While we can’t all afford to get massages regularly, these suggestions for yoga for neck and shoulders will make you […]
If there’s one thing that has spread faster than the coronavirus itself, it is the terms associated with it. Social distancing and physical distancing are part of our everyday lives and have dictated every move we made in 2020. Both words mean the same thing but physical distancing is more descriptive because it implies that […]
Of all the many lessons that 2020 has taught us, possibly the most critical one is how to wash your hands. There is no way you could have lived through 2020 without understanding the importance of basic hygiene and transmission of viruses and COVID-19 will make sure we never forget. Hand washing is our first […]
Most people who work out think that a workout isn’t complete unless their heart is pumping and they’ve worked up a good sweat. A yoga session is in sharp contrast to this, with many yoga types providing you all the benefits of exercise (and much more) while leaving you feeling remarkably different. Try yoga to […]
It is predicted that by 2025 nearly 75% of the Australian population will be obese or overweight. This puts three in every four individuals at a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and even certain cancers. Losing even a few kilos can go a long way in improving your health and lowering the risk. This […]
