COVID-19 Could Make Exercise Classes More Inclusive Than Ever

Since the outbreak of coronavirus in January 2020, the general public has become accustomed to and familiar with illness, words, and phrases that they never thought they would. The majority of people now have a heightened awareness of different types of health issues that many in society face daily but aren’t particularly well known to…

ByThe Carousel21/07/20210Comments

Muscle Nation Active Wear Review

Recycled active wear. It was only a matter of time. Because really, when it comes to active wear, it really has to go the extra mile. Aside from being comfortable, supportive and flexible when exercising, it also has to look good, thereby making us feel good. On top of that, it also has to be…

ByTrudy Vains01/04/20210Comments

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How I lost Half My Body Weight To Become A Bikini Model

The sweet-tooth addict – ice-cream, cheesecake and sweets were her downfall – had let her weight balloon to an unhealthy 104kg. “I remember sitting at my desk at work at my new job and feeling very uncomfortable,” says 162cm Donna. Determined to get fit, Donna joined the gym in 2010 and started exercise classes which helped her…

ByThe Carousel22/03/20210Comments

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Release Your Inner Badass – Roller Skating is Now Hot

I was fortunate to learn how to roller skate as a kid at the local skate rank. My favourite part was listening to all of latest songs blaring out. It was a great way to hang out with my friends, exercise and escape. Image Credit: Pexels On the weekend, we were relaxing at the trendiest craft…

ByEmma Crameri27/02/20210Comments

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How To Get Home Workout Equipment For Less

Finder's shopping editor Lauren Chaplin takes a look at how to get home workout equipment for less. The outbreak of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdowns have changed the way that many of us go about our day-to-day lives. In particular, many of us have now adopted an at-home approach to fitness that lends us more…

ByRobyn Foyster27/07/20200Comments

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Celeb Trainer Alexa Towersey’s Tips To Avoid Winter Weight Gain

The Carousel chatted to Alexa Towersey, who is an athlete, celebrity trainer and founder of Creating Curves, about her exclusive secret hacks for keeping the pounds off during those hibernation months. Why do you think people gain weight during winter? Winter months are notorious for increasing our appetite as well as providing extra excuses to avoid training. It’s really…

ByVictoria Webster15/05/20200Comments

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Dr Warrick Bishop: My Heart And Exercise? Go For It – In Most Cases!

Dr Warrick Bishop gives us the low down on a commonly asked question: what exercise is good or bad for my heart? Here he gives us his response: Patients will often ask me, “What about exercise, Doc? Can I strain my heart? Can I hurt my heart with too much exercise?” Most heart health…

ByRobyn Foyster13/04/20200Comments

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David McCallister: 4 Basic Ballet Movements To Keep You Fit At Home For Free

David McCallister is the Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, and he understands that during this difficult time of combatting COVID-19 through self-isolating and practicing social distancing, staying fit can be an area of our lives that gets pushed to the side. But in saying that, he also believes that there's always a way of…

ByEmeric Brard09/04/20200Comments

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It’s Called ‘parkrun’ – And It’s Now The Largest Mass Participation Sporting Activity On The Planet

With Winter having finally come to an end, we're starting to welcome back the warm weather and the sunnier days of Spring. It's the perfect time to stretch your legs and get moving again. But as the name suggests, parkrun is not just for runners. I know a lot of people who don't particularly…

ByEmeric Brard12/09/20190Comments

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Are You Ready to Get FHIT – the Lauren Hannaford Way?

FHIT aims to lead the way in the ever-changing $480 million health and wellness industry in Australia. At its core, FHIT is about real results for real bodies by achieving greater levels of overall health, fitness, mobility and functional movement. The rising demand for personal training has been fueled by increasing awareness of the importance…

ByThe Carousel27/08/20180Comments