Category: HEALTH & FITNESS

The Amazon wearable fitness tracker you never knew you wanted

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Updated: 21/02/2021

Summer in Australia means one thing: time spent outdoors. And with all that outdoor time, you want to know one thing – other than working on your tan, was it worth it? This is where, as it turns out, Amazon comes in handy with the relese of their latest wearable fitness tech, the Amazfit GTS Smartwatch. Complete with a retina-grade amoled display, the Amazfit GTS comes with a large 1.65” retina-grade amoled display for outstanding and more comfortable viewing experience that adapts to various lighting environments automatically, to give you the best viewing experience from day to night. With five-metres water resistance, and 14 days’ battery life, it uses a next-generation PPG sensor for accurate heart rate monitoring that allows you to see your heart rate changes throughout the day for all your fitness goals. For more information and to get your own from Amazon, head to the site!

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How to achieve work-life balance through mindfulness while working from home

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Updated: 08/03/2021

Humans are designed to be in rhythm. We feel ‘off’ when our rhythms are disrupted. The reality is that Covid disrupted, and continues to disrupt, the rhythms that not only keep us well, but create the foundations for us to BE and FEEL successful. With the disruption came lots of new rhythms that you’ve probably experienced. Two additional meetings in the place of your previous commute. Back-to-back Zoom calls. Virtual catch-ups that meant we spent more time formally engaging with colleagues and clients, making a key point to ensure they knew we were online working hard and available, losing the boundaries between home and work. Many of these new rhythms were created mindlessly and, left unchecked, opened the door to unhealthy habits, chronic stress, overwhelm, burnout and worse. It’s no wonder that LEGO research found 7 in 10 adults regularly search for stress reducing habits. So where should you start? It’s time to reflect and reset. After all, we can only achieve what we have energy for. Make a list of the rhythms you have in your life. The behaviours that are recurring – whether that’s hourly, daily or weekly. If those rhythms energise you in a healthy sustainable way, keep them. If they deplete you, lose them and mindfully replace them with energising rhythms. So here’s seven energising performance rhythms to try in the next seven days: Sleep. Every day you wake up tired, you start the day behind. And we know that sleep is a mental health superpower. The sleep science tells us… Read More

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Our top picks of at-home wellness and why it will continue to grow

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Updated: 23/05/2024

A few fit facts as we head into 2021. Between 2015 and 2017 the wellness industry grew by 6.4 per cent to become a $4.2 trillion market. That’s nearly twice as fast as global economic growth (3.6 per cent annually, based on IMF data). The wellness industry now represents 5.3 percent of global economic output. Despite 2020’s massive disruption to face-to-face wellness operations, the growth rates have not dropped. Rather, engagement with online and at-home solutions have increased – and by all accounts, and common sense, does not look like it will be slowing down anytime soon. The accessibility and variety of online options has made it easier to not only reap workout and wellness benefits, but has also provided the social connection that humans naturally crave, especially after isolating for much of the year. Today we speak to a bunch of business owners in the wellness space to hear their thoughts. Mindfulness online Luke Mcleod is the founder of meditation and mindfulness app Soul Alive, a service that encourages people to take a moment and reset. He launched it right before the pandemic in August 2019 but it turns out that his mode for delivery could not have been more perfect. “My point of difference is that I host the sessions live, not only for social connection but to make people accountable to turn up” says McLeod.  “While a lot of our clients are mums, so they do tend to catch up on the sessions after the live class from time to time, people try their best to get to the live sessions so they can chat before class.” “As… Read More

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New year, new diet – But is going vegan bad for your teeth?

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Posted: 11/01/2021

Veganism is one of the fastest-growing food trends in the world with A-list celebrities including Zac Efron and David Attenborough promoting the benefits of a meat-free diet.  In the space of a few years, Australia has quickly become the second most popular country in the world for vegans.  But, because nothings ever as it seems, before embarking on a dietary change you should do your research and consider the potential impacts on your oral health. We grilled with Doctor Rick Iskandar, who’s a Philips Sonicare ambassador and principal dentist at Tailored Teeth, who had some important things to say. Why do dentists go on about toothbrushes and oral health? Many of the complaints people have about their mouth and teeth are caused by plaque, a sticky layer containing colonies of bacteria and their by-products that forms on our teeth over time. Bad breath, gum disease, tooth decay and staining can all be caused by plaque being left on your teeth and gums for longer than it should be. Brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily limits the amount of time plaque and bacteria sit on your teeth and helps to prevent many of the smelly, unsightly or painful consequences of neglected teeth. The right toothbrush is key to good oral health. I started recommending electric toothbrushes over manual brushes a few years ago. My patients and I are interested in effectiveness, safety, and efficiency when we brush our teeth. For that reason, I recommend the Philips Sonicare range. The Philips DiamondClean 9000 model is especially… Read More

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Overcoming weight loss plateau: What should you do?

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Posted: 31/12/2020

The frustrating reality of a weight loss routine is that you’re likely to hit a plateau. Anybody who has embarked on a weight-watching plan faces this sooner or later. Even with the best diets and strict gyming, most people get surprised when the numbers begin to stall on the scale. According to The Insider, this may be why about 80% of weight losers regain their initial weight within a few years. Can you relate to this? It’s understandable why you’ll get upset after working so hard to hit a target only to get stuck. Find out below what you can do. Cut more calories Active females are required to consume 2200 calories daily, while active men need 2500. However, for those targeting weight loss, your cut back should not go below 1200 calories (for all genders). This rule stems from medical studies that state that less than 1200 calories a day increases the chances of overeating. In relation to weight plateaus, the math works quite differently, and you’re about to find out why. Dieticians recommend cutting back from 2200 to 2000 calories in the first few weeks of your weight loss routine. After that, you should continue to adopt a gradual decline until you finally hit 1200 calories. At each stage of the decline, your body gets used to your daily consumption rate until it plateaus. It therefore makes sense that cutting back more will force your body to shed off more muscle along with fat as you get in shape. Remember that as you lose weight, your… Read More

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Help support the mental health of Australia’s youth this Fairy Bread Day

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Posted: 20/11/2020

24 November is Fairy Bread Day – a day of colourful sprinkles and sugary goodness to help support the mental health of Australia’s youth with ReachOut.com Adam Schell, founder of Fairy Bread Day handed over the reins to long-time supporter and family-owned Australian company, Dollar Sweets, to take Fairy Bread Day national and make a bigger impact for our kids. The plan is to get as many people to break out the 100s & 1000s from the pantry and sprinkle some love for our youth this Fairy Bread Day.  All you have to do is when the clock strikes 3.15 pm on 24 November, stop what you’re doing and share a plate of Fairy Bread at the office or at home, in person or virtually. If you’re planning to participate with workmates or friends, donations can be made via www.fairybreadday.com, which all go to ReachOut.com. Donors can pledge their donations via the site until 1 December. “Our mission is to create a brighter future for Australia’s youth, ensuring all young people have access to the tools they need to support their mental health”, said Miranda Higgins, Managing Director of Dollar Sweets.  “ReachOut.com is the perfect partner we can grow with year on year and in one of the most challenging times in history, there are a lot of kids doing it tough right now.” Funds raised from Fairy Bread Day will assist in delivering programs that improve the mental health and wellbeing of all young people. In Australia, one in four young people experiences mental… Read More

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8 tips to pick the right gym

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Updated: 15/02/2022

If you are looking to incorporate working out into your daily routine, one of your options is finding a gym that matches your needs and goals. An ideal gym can play a huge role in your willingness and motivation to exercise in a consistent manner. So, before committing to a one-year gym membership, it’s important to do your homework. In this read, we are going to take a look at things to look for, ask and expect from a gym. The location Taking 30 minutes to get to a gym for a 45-minute workout is not a recipe for success. It is important to consider when you are likely to work out and pick a gym that’s in close proximity to your home or workplace. If getting to the facility becomes a hurdle, it will be your first excuse to skip your sessions according to the experts at HBF Arena who run gyms Joondalup. Hours If you intend to workout early in the morning before heading to work, but the gym does not open until 8.am, it won’t do you any good. Also, it’s imperative to consider evening, weekend as well as holiday hours that might compromise your exercise routine. Cleanliness The gym corners and bathrooms are the primary telltale signs of the facility’s cleanliness. If the bathrooms are dingy and there’s dust and dirt in the corners, upkeep is certainly an issue. Every fitness center should also provide a means of disinfecting equipment after use, especially in this Covid-19 era. Be on the look… Read More

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Don’t go back to your boring training routine, burn off the COVID kilos with these epic workouts

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Updated: 30/09/2020

One thing i’m sure we can all agree on, is that 2020 has certainly been disruptive. Even if you were not financially impacted or sick, gyms where closed, we were all told to stay home, working environments have changed and the list goes on. With more businesses opening up again, and summer coming in hot, many of us may be trying to get back into our gym routine. Therefore we thought we would inspire you by flagging a new concept that has just been launched by Bulk Nutrients. Bulk Nutrients is a supplement company so they were not too badly affected by the closures, however they have decided that they want to do their bit to help the gyms that were not so lucky, so they have launched a Work Out To Help Out  campaign where they will host events at several gyms, and invite you all to train for free in exchange for sharing the workout on your social channels. The idea is to create as much hype around the studios as possible to give them a leg up after their lock downs. Here are some of our top picks: A Squad Called SavageA Squad Called Savage is a studio based in Potts Point that is run by celebrity trainer Justin Savage. They have a 3 level studio which serves up 45 minute sessions of heat building, heart racing, courage testing full body conditioning. Expect a high energy workout with world class trainers and epic beats.For those who have a gains goal in mind, they have a very… Read More

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The best fitness tracker yet? What to know about the Fitbit Charge 4

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Touted as the best – and latest – fitness tracker on the market from the leading wearable tech pioneers, Fitbit (now owned by Google), the Fitbit Charge 4 is most definitely up there with the best. Complete with the stylish design we’ve come to expect from Fitbit, water resistance and heart tracking – and more – Fitbit’s done a sensational job of carving itself a nice little niche in a market now saturated by wearable tech, internal insights and body analysis. But, is the Charge 4 the peak of what they do? It depends on what you prize more, really. Obviously, the Charge 4, being the latest model out, comes with the latest features by Fitbit. So, think, more insight, more in-depth analysis, more interactivity in the maps of your physical activity and what your body did when; all packed nicely in a remarkably smaller interface thanks to its sleek design. Compare that to the Fitbit Ionic, first released in 2017, and you definitely do get bigger bang for your buck, in a chassis that is more slender and less waterproof. The best bit to come out of Fitbit’s latest round of releases, Charge 4 included, is the introduction of their latest innovations: Active Zone minutes. We all know that at least half an hour of moderate exercise per day helps you live longer, be healthier and just generally keep things moving, right? Well, Active Zone helps you track what you’ve contributed to that goal – or any larger goal – that you’re striving for…. Read More

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