Health Articles

 

Weight Loss

Boot camp fitness training -great for weight loss, fat burning

Looking for an alternative to gym based resistance programs and indoor group fitness classes, well boot camp may be a great weight to lose weight and burn fat

Medical Research to lose weight eat less - exercise more

Medical Research supports lose weight eat less exercise more by burning carbohydrates
New Fat oxidation is not enough for fat loss say Sydney scientists

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Nutrition

Calcium how much do YOU need

Surveys show that most Australians aren’t getting enough calcium. Are you? HFG Dietitian Bobbie Crothers reports.

Combining foods to increase nutritional value

Did you know that eating certain foods in combination can enhance their nutritional value?

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Fitness & Training

Body Blaster Ball core workout

Now is the time to pull out all the stops in your mission to get your body firm and fabulous before hitting the beach this Summer. The "Body Blasting Ball Workout" is perfect to get you looking hot by using a ball to strenghen your core

Different styles of running shoes

Seven days in seven very different pairs of trainers was all it took to turn lazy jogger Chris Sheedy into a half-marathon machine. Along the way he learned more than he ever thought possible about running – including new form. But why did he end up barefoot?

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Wellbeing & Wellness

Staying Well in Autumn

Have you noticed a change in the seasons?

While Melbourne may at times have “four seasons in one day”, unlike other parts of this continent our climate does fall into distinctive quarters. Despite that most of us approach our health oblivious to the seasons.

Sleeping Well

Having a good night’s sleep is important for maintaining good health. The body needs the opportunity to recharge from the day’s activities. Experiencing difficulty sleeping, however, is a common problem.

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Body

10 tips for lower back health

According to studies done, it is said that about 70% of the general population will suffer from low back pain some time in their lives.

Shin splints – Causes and Management

It is a common belief among potential fitness enthusiasts that running is the most effective way to stay trim, maintain fitness and optimize wellbeing.  When we run approximately 2-3 times the body weight of the runner, is transferred through the joints of the foot, ankle and knee.

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Mind & Spirit

The pursuit of happiness

Happiness A lot of people are seeking it, but have we even succeeded in defining it? We asked 10 of the world’s top thinkers what happiness means to them. the diversity of their answers may surprise you.

62 Tips to relax and unwind

 Have you been struggling to relax and unwind, feeling stressed, tired, lack time and energy? Well chill out with these 62 tips.

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Pregnancy

Benefits of exercising during pregnancy

10 Benefits of exercising during pregnancy

7 Steps being ultra fit and healthy during pregnancy

7 Steps to being Ulta fit and ultra healthy during pregnancy

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Post natal

Post natal exercises for new mothers

Post natal exercises for new mothers
• Post Natal Exercises can be started 2-3 days after the birth of your baby
• These exercises should not cause any pain or strain
• They should be done slowly
• Consult a Physiotherapist if you are unsure about any exercise.

Strengthening the pelvic floor

What is the pelvic floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments which support the bladder, uterus (womb) and bowel. The outlets from these organs, the urethra from the bladder, the vagina from the uterus and the anus from the bowel pass through the pelvic floor
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Tips

Treating Common Cold

Tips for treating the common cold

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