How Much Exercise Do You Need To Lose Weight?

The most significant health benefits come from minimal exercise - with more strenuous regimes providing fewer or no gains, a study has found. In an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Dr Thijs Eijsvogels and Dr Paul Thompson compared the effects of varying amounts of moderate (cycling or fast-walking) and vigorous exercise (running or rowing) on cardiovascular…

ByThe Carousel12/07/20160Comments

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Yoga Pose Of The Week: Rejuvenate Your Legs & Shoulders With Thae Bridge Pose

This pose is all about the set up. You have to prepare to get the right lift and to hit the right muscles. Bridge pose is a great easy back bend for the beginner yogi and there are a few variations you can do with your arms to make it a little more challenging. FOUNDATION …

BySammy Veall11/07/20160Comments

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Yoga Pose Of The Week: Stretch & Strengthen Your Whole Body With Downward Dog

The downward dog is a great resting position that you come back to many times through out your practice, so its important to get the foundations of it correct so it actually feels like a resting position. FOUNDATION Hands at shoulder width and feet at hip width Spread your fingers wide like a tree frog,…

BySammy Veall07/07/20160Comments

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Paralympian Jessica Gallagher: My Road To Rio

Switching seamlessly between track and alpine disciplines, Jessica won two Bronze Winter Paralympic medals in the process. On the eve of her journey to Rio for what will be her fifth Paralympic campaign, Jess talks to us about training, battling work, sport and life commitments, her compression addiction and her dream of becoming the first Australian…

ByThe Carousel29/06/20160Comments

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Sam Wood’s Top 10 Tips For Keeping Fit

However, you still need to move and not fall into the trap of eating those heavy winter comfort foods that we love so much. When you start your workout regime, keep these points in mind and they will help you to stay on track. Firstly, you need variety – the more varied your workout the…

BySam Wood29/06/20160Comments

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5 Celeb-Endorsed Planking Power-Ups!

Who better then to turn to for power-packed variations than those who make their living from having the most toned stomachs on the planet. Here are five ab-mazing change-ups from the flattest midriffs in the business. 1. Bar Refaeili – the weighted row This supermodel shares her sweatiest gym moments while incorporating weights into her planking. Think along the lines…

ByThe Carousel01/06/20160Comments

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Fitbit First Timer: The Alta Review

I came late to the fitness tracker party. I was completely oblivious as to why people loved to count their steps or monitor their sleep. Why had these wristbands become such a huge trend? What was their appeal? I mean, if Obama has one, they must be worth looking in to, right? As an advocate of a…

ByVictoria Webster30/05/20160Comments

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Get That Body: Kendall Jenner’s Legs

Originally only famous for being the younger sister of Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner has made a name for herself as an extremely successful super model for Chanel, Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein and more. Her stand-out feature? Legs to die for. However, you don’t have to kill yourself at the gym to get these pins. Just follow the…

ByVictoria Webster19/05/20160Comments

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How To Build Your Armour Against Colds And Flus

However ‘cold and flu season’ is actually a myth, as the virus lives through every season, whether it may be summer, autumn, winter, or spring. According to Sheila Zhou, expert Scientist at USANA, and leading producer of high quality supplements, “Without knowing or realising it, every day our immune system is fighting a battle against colds…

ByThe Carousel11/05/20160Comments

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Logies Hottest Makeover With Miss Universe

With whiffs of hairspray and the scent of fake tan in the air, the most celebrated local talent put their best foot (or stiletto) forward, and all eyes will be firmly planted on television sets across the nation, for that 'ah-ha' moment. But have you ever wondered what exactly goes into the preparation leading up to…

ByChrisanthi Kaliviotis08/05/20160Comments