Category: Fitness

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…

Fitness is the new trend today. If being healthy meant being cool, then why not? It’s a win-win situation. However, there is one common misconception that surrounds fitness – it’s expensive. Most people believe that in order to become healthy, you have to splurge on food and gym equipment (or at least a gym membership). Let this piece show you that this is not true. Here are 7 budget-friendly tips to achieve your fitness goal while not breaking the bank. 1. Meal Prep for the Week One of the things…

Overheating happens to a lot of people but this does not mean it’s normal. Overheating occurs when your body cannot stay cool when you work out. Learn more about overheating during exercises and how you can prevent experiencing this. Why Does Your Body Overheat? One of the primary reasons why your body overheats is because of the weather. Naturally, your body can control your own temperature so that it stays at an acceptable level even when you’re working out. Sweating helps you cool down because it releases heat and it…