The holiday season is fast approaching and while it is a time of fun and celebration our health often takes a back seat as a consequence. But by making your hea...
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...
The end of the year is a time when many people overindulge when it comes to alcohol. While a glass of two is fine for most people, having a few too many isn’t g...
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...
For all the fun and relaxation that overseas travel promises, you should never forget that a travel-related injury or illness can be a spoiler.
You can reduc...
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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