Modern life can be hectic with so many things to fit in each day, and we are all guilty of eating ‘on the run’, with very little chewing. However, this is not conducive to good health as we are missing out a vital step. Chewing produces saliva that breaks down food ready for the digestive […]
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With the arrival of winter and colder temperatures across much of Australia, it’s a good time to give our immune systems a boost of healthy bacteria. Made from fermented apple juice, apple cider vinegar is a popular home remedy, that has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. Here are 2 of my favourite
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Riding a bike has been in my blood ever since I could stand up – more than 40 years in fact! Recently, after a few years of sporadic cycling (my focus was firmly on the Oxfam Trailwalker challenge), I have had a renewed enthusiasm for riding. In this article, I share some of my earliest
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I have always had a love of cycling – for me it is truly freedom on 2 wheels! Recently, and with the realisation that I have been riding a bike for more than 40 years (slightly scary), I have been thinking about how this journey started for me and what keeps my bike wheels turning
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Stretching is most beneficial at the end of an exercise program, or after any period of physical activity. When we move, the fibres in our muscles contract or shorten and so, for optimum health and performance, should be stretched (to lengthen the fibres back out) as part of a cool down routine. This will help
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There are many reasons to stretch. These include: relaxing tense muscles stretching out (lengthening) the fibres of a particular muscle post exercise stretching out a particular muscle following injury or a period of inactivity improving flexibility improving posture simply because it feels good This series of stretches can be done completely in a standing position,
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Megan and Avril recently completed the 21 Day Challenge, a 3 week program for anyone who wants to start improving their health and fitness in a manageable, sustainable way. The personal challenge continues even though I am ‘finished’. Thank you Nick, this has been a good experience. Megan Our 21 Day Challenge is designed around
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Our bodies are innately wise and are happiest (and healthiest) when we live according to daily rhythms – and the consistent every day rituals that we create around these. The term circadian comes from the Latin circa meaning “around”, and diem meaning “day”. Circadian rhythms – sometimes called diurnal rhythms – are the foundation of
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Belinda does a weekly session of Personal Training at her home in Brisbane, and has recently completed the 21 Day Challenge. Belinda’s 2 main goals for the Challenge: Have more energy Not get sick as frequently Challenge feedback I’ve really enjoyed the common sense, practical and easy changes to make each day. I felt good
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Imagine your body is like a battery – one of those typical orange and black ones – positive at one end, negative at the other. When you wake up in the morning, step one leg at a time out of bed and stand up… you may just feel a bit low on energy, like your
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