Exercising in the Heat
Exercising in the heat can cause dizziness and fatigue so with summer is in full swing, Jennifer Brown, Fitness Coach at the Australian Institute of…
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Fighting the Sedentary Lifestyle in Infants, Children and Adolescents
It's no secret that chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer are on the rise due to our increasingly inactive lifestyles. To…
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How Many Times a Week Should I Exercise?
How many times a week should I train?' is a common question asked by gym goers, but the answer is more than just a number,…
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How Much Exercise is Enough?
Back in 1960, US President-elect John F. Kennedy complained Americans were not fit enough and exhorted them to take 50-mile hikes. His advice was not…
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How Much Physical Activity do You Need for Good Health?
Thirty minutes a day is all it takes to reap the well-documented benefits of exercise. The Victorian Government's site Better Health Channel explored some of…
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How to Avoid Being the Annoying One in the Gym
Going to the gym is no longer just about going to work out. These days, many of you are posting about your workouts on social…
Read ArticleHow to Avoid Injury in the Gym
Many gym injuries can be avoided by developing better awareness of the movements of the body. Australian Institute of Fitness VIC Coach Ben Gunn suggested…
Read ArticleHow To Not be that Person in the Gym Everyone Hates
At the start of the year there's always an influx of new members at gyms across the country, so your local fitness club is probably…
Read ArticleIs Sweating During Exercise a Good Sign or Bad?
So you're pounding away on the pavement, or perhaps pumping iron at the gym, and you're sweating like crazy. Does this mean that you're unfit?…
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