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Tyson Fury masturbates 7 times a day – but should you?

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World champion boxer Tyson Fury recently announced that “most of [his] success comes down to masturbating seven times a day”. Yep, that’s seven (7) times per day. If that sounds like a lot to you, don’t sweat it. According to male sex toy brand Arcwave, the average man masturbates 4.5 times per week, which is a far cry from Fury’s average. But the two-time world heavyweight champion claims that masturbating helped his hands become stronger, and made him better able to manage his testosterone levels, which prompts a few questions, like: Can masturbation really help with body strength and athletic performance? Should I be masturbating more than I am now? What are the best ways to masturbate? So let’s break it down. First thing’s first: there is little to no evidence that masturbation has any effect on athletic ability. While there is a link between masturbation frequency and testosterone, it’s still unclear in which direction this correlation occurs. It may not necessarily be that frequent masturbation increases testosterone, but that someone with already high levels of testosterone has a higher libido and therefore masturbates more frequently. Explore testosterone support supplements to maintain healthy testosterone levels and support overall well-being. Some athletes report that they don’t masturbate or have sex before a match because they believe that it makes them tired or sluggish. Other athletes report that they do have sex or masturbate before a match because it makes them feel relaxed and refreshed. It is personal for each athlete and I encourage people to experiment with… Read More

Virgin Active’s latest gym makes working out feel luxe

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Spanning across not one but five levels, Virgin Active’s latest gem is a venue not to be missed. The gym is so schmick, it will convert non-gym goers into working out. Gone are the days of a sweaty, dark, gym. Bligh Street offers so many first-of-its-kind experiences you can’t count them all on one hand. With top-of-the-line equipment, ozone cleaned boxing gloves and cycling shoes (finally!), cold scented towels post-work-out, luxurious amenities like ghd straighteners and Dyson Supersonic hair dryers (no, this isn’t a dream), a members lounge with work facilities, and in-house café offering healthy food and drink options, you truly have to see this gym to believe it. Not only that but Bligh Street Virgin Active members will have access to five revolutionary classes – Boxing, Reformer Pilates, Yoga, Cycle and Grid HIIT. Plus, they’re all held in state of the art studios that are purpose-built to deliver an immersive and irresistible exercise experience. If Bligh Street isn’t the right spot for you, don’t sweat it, Virgin Active Australia has three more gyms opening in 2019, including 60 Margaret Street CBD, St Leonards and Bondi Junction.

5 ways to entertain during Boxing Day

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As Christmas and Boxing Day are quickly approaching, holiday lovers are itching to entertain their family and friends. Put your creativity to the test and check out the entertainment ideas below to implement this holiday season! Host a cocktail party After cooking an elaborate Christmas dinner and hosting guests in your home, we are sure you are due for a few alcoholic drinks and Boisterous laughs with your friends. Cocktail parties are easy to plan and can be achieved successfully within the comfort of your home. A few sophisticated cocktail recipes will easily dazzle your friends. Seek out recipes that contain ingredients that you already have in-house. This will assist you in maintaining a low budget. When planning out your cocktail party take a simplistic approach by offering your guests just a few hors-d’oeuvres and small plates. Have Christmas dinner leftovers? Perfect! Plate a few of your leftover dinner options on serving flatware for your guests to dig in as they wonder about your abode. Set up a few seating areas in and outside of your home to encourage your guests to mingle and enjoy the weather and one another’s company freely. Be sure to invite your guests weeks ahead of time and have them rsvp online so that you have a solid headcount before planning your event. Shop with friends In need of some retail therapy? Retailers offer some pretty amazing post-Christmas deals on Boxing Day. Make an event of it and meet up with a few friends at a local coffee shop to… Read More

The biggest sporting events in Australia | Australian sporting events,

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For a country of under 30 million people, there are an incredible number of world-class sporting events each year in Australia. From the AFL Grand Final to the Boxing Day Test, this is your guide to the biggest sporting events in the country. 1. AFL Grand Final For many around Australia, and particularly those living in Melbourne, Grand Final Day is one of the biggest of the year – you only need to look at the fact that the Friday before it was recently made a public holiday for confirmation of its importance. The culmination of one of the most well-attended sports in the world and the most popular sport in the country, Grand Final Day sees around 100,000 passionate fans pack into the MCG, and many millions more tune into their TVs. Far from being just a sporting event, the day also begins with plenty of pre-game entertainment, and once the game finishes, the streets of Melbourne fill up like on virtually no other day of the year. 2. The Boxing Day Test There are a handful of sporting events on the calendar which rival the Grand Final for anticipation, and the Boxing Day Test is one of them – most notably the first day of it. This historic event is yet another for which close to 100,000 pack into the biggest stadium in Australia, but unlike on AFL Grand Final Day, this time they are treated to an entire day’s worth of elite sporting action. Around Australia, cricket is the sport of choice… Read More

The rise of the eco-friendly beauty era

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Over the years, the beauty industry has been through its fair share of criticism and controversy. In many ways, some of these criticisms have definitely been earned while in others there have been opportunities where constructive criticism would have been far more beneficial than outward negative criticism. Either way, there is an important thing to be said about the fact that we are definitely seeing more focus than ever before in recent years on empowering forward a more meaningful and sustainable way for the world around us to function and thrive. And that is no different when it comes to how the beauty industry is being impacted as time goes on. Recent developments change beauty for the better In recent years especially, surging recent developments have genuinely and truly begun to transform beauty from the inside out and for the better. The rising influence and understanding of exactly what goes into bringing beauty products to the market has resulted in consumers across the board and around the globe becoming far more determined in what they expect from the beauty company that they support and what they are willing to compromise on. And it is becoming more and more obvious all the time that consumers are more focused than ever on finding ethically and morally focused products rather than the ones that may be their favorites. Consciousness is winning out over self focus (as it should). Appreciating the rise of eco-friendly beauty The rise of the eco-friendly beauty era has been swift and ongoing. Appreciating the… Read More

Athletes: How cannabis improves their performance

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More and more evidence is being uncovered by scientists and researchers on the positive effects of marijuana on athletes’ performance. In the US, with 29 states have legalized the medical use of cannabis, the acceptance in the medical and recreational use has lead to more studies being conducted in academic and research institutions to understand further the benefits of marijuana for the well-being of the people. Different strains of the cannabis plant are being subjected to rigorous clinical testing to find out how they can help fight different health conditions. Quality strains come from quality seeds. You can either buy from the seed bank in your neighborhood or order your seeds from trusted suppliers on the internet. The push to allow marijuana in sports due to its ability to improve athletes’ performance is unheard of just a decade ago. Today, many sports organizations still ban the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana among athletes. Given this, many prominent people in sports call for the lifting of the ban on marijuana in sports. For instance, Bob Arum, who is perhaps the most famous boxing promoter in the world, has for many years advocated the lifting of the ban on marijuana for boxers. Like Bob Arum, there are throngs of cannabis advocates, scientists, and athletes are working toward the lifting of the ban on marijuana use in the sports sector. Armed by the research findings that prove the positive effects of marijuana on health and wellness, the advocacy to lift the ban on marijuana in sports is… Read More

Athletes: How cannabis improves their performance

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More and more evidence is being uncovered by scientists and researchers on the positive effects of marijuana on athletes’ performance. In the US, with 29 states have legalised the medical use of cannabis, the acceptance in the medical and recreational use has lead to more studies being conducted in academic and research institutions to understand further the benefits of marijuana for the well-being of the people. Different strains of the cannabis plant are being subjected to rigorous clinical testing to find out how they can help fight different health conditions. Quality strains come from quality seeds. You can either buy from the seed bank in your neighbourhood or order your seeds from trusted suppliers on the internet. The push to allow marijuana in sports due to its ability to improve athletes’ performance is unheard of just a decade ago. Today, many sports organizations still ban the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana among athletes. Given this, many prominent people in sports call for the lifting of the ban on marijuana in sports. For instance, Bob Arum, who is perhaps the most famous boxing promoter in the world, has for many years advocated the lifting of the ban on marijuana for boxers. Like Bob Arum, there are throngs of cannabis advocates, scientists, and athletes are working toward the lifting of the ban on marijuana use in the sports sector. Armed by the research findings that prove the positive effects of marijuana on health and wellness, the advocacy to lift the ban on marijuana in sports is… Read More

Aussie music artist Tom Thum understand the importance of good music tech

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Sennheiser has released a new piece of tech, for those of us obsessed with good sound. They’ve called it the MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 and have even teamed-up with iconic Australian artists; Dami Im, Bag Raiders and Tom Thum, to curate a series of playlists that showcase the latest tracks that inspire each. We spoke to Tom about what’s up with Beat Boxing and how the new Sennheiser tech does his sound a heap of wonder. So beatboxing. Why? It was one of the only instruments I could learn that would keep my hands free enough to be able to fill out applications for real jobs while I was rehearsing. That and I think I am just super hyperactive and really just gravitated to the rehearse anywhere/ anytime nature of it.  How’d you keep occupied during lockdown?  I mixed an album that I have been working on with a symphony orchestra, pressed a 7” and a whole bunch of video projects. Also gardening, talking to the birds in my backyard and just doing things around the house. It’s kind of been nice to just accept it and slow down. As a beatboxer, do you listen to others for inspo, or just do your own thing?  Mainly just do my own thing. I often find that too much outside influence can colour my sound too much. There will be certain things I hear where I like the ideas and want to try something in a similar vein though. I think it’s important to not be totally closed off.  Why did… Read More

Anna Flanagan explores Esquared; the new fitness app for anywhere you are

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I was a little hesitant attending my first ‘App launch’ on Wednesday night. And safe to say I really didn’t know what to expect. The launch was for ‘eSquared’, a fitness app that shows you where all the classes are in your area. For example you press on ‘Pilates’ and on a map it pops up with the sessions around you, and how much each one costs. So rather than searching the internet for what is near you- it’s like the Airbnb for fitness classes and it is brand new to Australia. You may have heard of the General Manager, Drew Mitchell, he is a rugby legend in his own right and is forging a successful commentating career since his retirement from professional sport last year. I spoke to the former Wallaby about the App and he said ‘after being in the team gym and having been told what to do my whole life, I prefer classes because I don’t have to think about what to do.’ I wholeheartedly agree with Drew! I have trained myself my whole life but when walking into a gym without a program I lift a bit of this, squat a few of those, and generally just waste a lot of time. Classes for a lot of us are the way to go- also having people around and motivation from instructors for me makes the whole experience that much better. The launch itself was held at a trendy warehouse in Roseberry, where on the walk in you could hear dance… Read More