According to the 2011–2012 Australian Health Survey, nearly 70% of Australian adults are sedentary or have low levels of physical activity, while 60% of us do l...
As we head into the festive season, it can be easy to let go of the good exercise habits we’ve built throughout the year. But keeping active over this time can ...
Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training, involves activities that use weights, resistance bands or even just your body weight to...
In 2014–15, almost one-quarter (23%) of Australian adults over 18 years had high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It’s more common in men than women...
As the cold weather approaches and the days get shorter, our motivation to get outside and active tends to wane. But don’t let good habits slide over the winte...
It might sound complicated, but interval training, also known as HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training, simply means alternating bursts of high intensity ex...
Could too much time in the chair send you to an early grave? According to an increasing body of research, the answer is unfortunately yes.
On average, adult...
A new approach to exercise called High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can spring clean your exercise routine.
HIIT is different to the traditional exerci...
Best exercise for weight loss
It’s essential to combine exercise with a healthy diet if you want to lose weight. But what type of exercise is best?
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If you're a parent who doesn't like the idea of your child doing strength training, it's time to think again. Medical research shows that it not only improves f...
