We have now been exercising together for over 4 years in Artarmon, and almost 2 years at Epping and formed caring friendships. In our Shape-UP groups, we work hard at extending our self beyond what we would normally do in our daily life, resulting in a definite...

Regular Exercise is hard because it takes time - a lot of time. In our culture of instant gratification, we are not accustomed to waiting for results. Results require dedication and permanent lifestyle changes; it demands patience....and that’s hard, but not...

Although any physical activity is better than nothing, if you are looking to improve your physical fitness then exercise should elevate your heart rate, make you somewhat breathless, and causes your muscles to burn.   Exercise intensity: How to measure it  ...

I often wish exercise was a piece of cake...I like cake...It makes me happy....it’s tasty....I'm always having a good time when I eat cake. .....and exercising doesn’t seem to create the same joy in the moment....and I never want another session! Sticking to regular...

All of us will agree that there is value in people exercising; however, we sometimes don’t include ourselves as the “people” who exercise will be of value. This belief means that the action necessary to include exercise in our daily routine becomes a low priority when...

If like many people you're struggling to stay on track with fitness goals and you are considering an online fitness program then I would recommend preparing your self for some outstanding results. My best advise is firstly to make sure you learn the basics of...

The pain of failure or disappointment spares no one, nor can it deprive us of future opportunities for love, happiness, and success. Our mindset determines our reaction to failure. Whether that failure will spiral into defeat or provide for the opportunity to learn...

We have left winter behind, and we wait in anticipation for the warm promises of spring! We should feel very proud of our selves for having exercised in the cold winter, because research is saying that the cold weather has helped us make smarter decisions. Why and how...

The work/life balance is regularly debated, and the importance is not fully appreciated because it is so difficult to achieve. However, a focus on sleep/ life balance provides a practical and attainable means of achieving balance in life, and there is research to...

It is a well-known fact that the human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. Therefore it is essential that drinking water forms a necessary part of our day. How much water do we need? The body cannot store water, and therefore we need fresh...

The heart is an incredible muscle,  it is about the size of your fist, and it pumps 7 litres of blood in one minute and 7600 litres per day. In a lifetime, it beats over 2.5 billion times and pumps over 200 million litres of blood. Why is it important to understand...

The Hamstrings are made up of 3 muscles that cross and act upon two joints - the hip and the knee. The job of the hamstrings is to bend the knee as well as to move the upper leg backward. The hamstring muscles work in tandem to rotate the knee and assist in...