And by ‘do’ I mean actually making the effort to take a break on workdays, to enjoy a healthy lunch. When was the last time you did that? While it might not sound like anything particularly special or out of the ordinary, statistics suggest the...
If whatever you’re using to motivate yourself to exercise is genuinely helping you to stay active, great! Keep at it. But the question of whether you’re exercising for your ‘vanity’ or your ‘sanity’ might be a valid one to ask yourself, after research revealed that...
I’m a big believer in the idea that the ‘best’ place to exercise is wherever you enjoy and which suits your lifestyle the most. So if that’s the gym, great! Likewise if it’s your local yoga, dance or pilates studio or even an indoor swimming...
You may have read that exercising at certain times of the day, and depending on whether you have or haven’t eaten first, will produce ‘better’ results. The fact is that while some research does support the idea that exercising before breakfast on an empty stomach may...
It’s no secret that physical activity is good for you, but do you know exactly how good it is? The fact is, no matter what stage in life you’re at, regular exercise delivers both physical and mental health benefits. Specifically, it helps protect against heart disease...
If you’re anything like me, it’s not unusual to experience the odd joint or muscle pain every now and then, particularly where your back is concerned. In fact, back pain is very common in Australia, with National Health Survey statistics showing that while 16 per...
As many as one in three women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS). If you’re one of them, you’ll know the drill – in the days leading up to your period, emotional symptoms like irritability combine with physical symptoms, like bloating and headaches. The good news is...
It’s school holidays in a few different parts of the country, including right here in my hometown in NSW. And that got me thinking… what do you usually plan or organise for your family during the break? School holidays are a great chance for our kids...
So your kids LOVE their sport and play at a highly competitive or representative level? That’s great! You’re raising your very own young athletes. For children, the benefits of playing organised and competitive sport go beyond the obvious, things like developing better coordination, balance, motor skills,...
Women typically reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age for Australian women being around 51. About 80 per cent of women experience menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes and mood swings. Plus, the changes to body fat distribution and hormone...