Category: Fitness

After giving birth, many new mums experience challenges with losing the weight they gained during pregnancy. It’s also common for new mums to encounter a phenomenon known as “mummy tummy” — when the “baby bump” lingers on, long after the baby is no longer taking up space in your womb. If you’re suffering from either of these issues after having given birth, the following fitness tips are likely to help you make progress towards regaining your usual shape: 1. If Possible, Breastfeed Your Baby Exclusively Exercise is critically important after…

Roughly 1.7 million of Australians are avid gym-goers, which is why many quickly looked for alternative methods of workout once the global pandemic hit. Fortunately, with practically everyone owning a computer nowadays coupled with a strong internet connection – virtual fitness classes have become the next big thing. But how exactly do they work? Finding Fitness Classes If you’re already a member of a gym, then the first place you can go for a virtual fitness class would be to the gym’s website. Chances are they’re offering these online workouts…

The months of June to August are the typical winter months for Australia and on any other year, fitness-conscious Australians would be flocking the gym in search of warmth during workouts. Unfortunately, that’s not case here as gyms are likely to be still closed until September in some areas due to the current situation – so what should you do to keep fit? Here are some options for winter workouts. Go Heavy with Cardio Indoor cardio is perfectly possible with little to no equipment. Depending on the amount of space…

Starting in July and typically ending around August, Australia’s winter weather hits 17 degrees Celsius or 63 degrees Fahrenheit on average. Rainfall of roughly 96 mm also occurs during this time, which can be quite cold if you’re spending a few hours outdoors for a workout. This is why even if you’re “heating up” due to the exercise, it’s still important to have precautionary measures against extreme cold. Here are some tips you’ll need to know. Check Weather Condition and Wind Chill First Before gearing up for an outdoor run,…

While many industries take a significant blow and many stocks plummet, one sector is enduring, even growing, amidst the global pandemic that is the COVID-19 outbreak: cyber health and wellness. As a result of lockdown mandated by the Australian government, the fitness industry initially suffered a major blow as gyms and fitness centres in major Australian cities such as Melbourne and Sydney and the rest of the country were forced to close their doors temporarily. But due to necessity and passion for wellness, it quickly picked itself up to reinvent…

According to statistics from the Department of Health of Australia, COVID-19 positive cases throughout the country reached 5,133 as of 3pm on April 2, 2020. Currently, Australia does not have widespread community transmission of COVID-19 as most of confirmed cases are acquired overseas. The country is managing the spread of the virus by mainly minimizing further spread of infection, thus the call for home quarantine and even closing of interstate borders. Take Control of Your Health The world is facing a crucial time as the confirmed cases of coronavirus continue…