Category: HEALTH & FITNESS

Virgin Active’s latest gym makes working out feel luxe

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Posted: 02/06/2019

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.

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Mindshine: The drink without alcohol that’s just as great

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Updated: 21/05/2019

Who says you need alcohol to get lit? Happiness is a state of mind, they say, and how to achieve it is more often than not how you approach your day than what you put in your body. Unless of course, it’s Mindshine. Three Spirit, Ago Perrone (mixologist) and Will Williams have joined forces to create Mindshine which is a bespoke non-alcoholic drink inspired by the benefits of meditation that Ago Perrone has practiced for years.  With this week marking Mental Health Awareness week, more than ever it is necessary to look at the status of health within the hospitality industry. Responding to the growing number of people abstaining from alcohol and looking for exciting alternatives, alcohol-free Three Spirit is combining plant-based and natural uplifting elements, bringing a bittersweet year savoury taste. Designed by some of the world’s best bartenders, herbalists and plant scientists to combine flavour and function to replicate the positive effects of alcohol in a natural way, Three Spirit is leading this liquid social revolution, and bringing true botanical alchemy to life.  Mindshine is a tribute to wellbeing, a drink designed to make you feel good. Three Spirit combines eleven plant-based ingredients from across the world used for centuries in ceremonies and potions, including mood enhancing lion’s mane, serotonin-boosting Yerba mate, pleasure-inducing cacao and the natural aphrodisiac damiana.  So if inner peace is your thing and you’re keen on seeing how the master tackles it, then tune into Unify on 21 May at 8.30am GMT for a guided meditation. Oh, and make a cocktail with the stuff once you’re done for that full holistic experience. Here’s how. Ingredients:30ml Three Spirit60ml Evanished virgin… Read More

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Tranquility meets functionality at new BodyMindLife studio in Kirrawee

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Updated: 13/05/2019

We spend so much of our lives in the gym, so to find somewhere that feels like home (perhaps even nicer!) is the ultimate goal. That place has been found at the BodyMindLife studios. The brand new studio at Kirrawee in the South Village precinct has opened and between the 75 classes each week and stunning facilities, this is the first time we’ve never wanted to skip a workout. BodyMindLife founder Philip Goodwin says this was exactly his intention. “We want the community to come together here and to feel like they can stay as long as they like,” Goodwin says. As soon as you enter the peaceful space with its white walls, diffuser scented air and scandi elements, you’re immediately relaxed. I’m usually one to rush to and from the gym in a desire to get it over and done with, but at BodyMindLife I arrive early to stretch and remain after class for a cup of herbal tea. For those not familiar with Reformer Pilates itself, Reformer uses all the methodologies behind Pilates but instead performs them on moving platform frame (or ‘bed’) with different weighted springs to that create resistance as you move back and forth. The moving frame allows you to really target those small muscle groups and get in deep stretches you may not have thought was possible. Reformer is great for recovery after an injury and and building long, lean muscles. If you think there’s only so many moves you can do on a reformer bed think again. There… Read More

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Canterbury’s new range: Everything you need to train, live and play

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Posted: 26/04/2019

There’s something to be said for activewear that’s as easy to live in as it is to exercise in and Canterbury has nailed the brief with their latest range of stuff for dudes. The new range of training and casual sports gear is all about life and fitness, promising to be “everything” you need to do you. The whole range comes with what they call “Vapodri” technology. It keeps your body dry, and the clothes doing their athletic thing as good as possible, covering their range of hoodies, long and short-sleeved tees, drill tops and pants, and an array of shorts and pants. The sport casual range also uses Canterbury’s historic toughness and leading technology, integrated with clever graphic design and styling, to work as hard on the street as on the training field. Oh, and they’ve also got a new online portal they’re calling the Canterbury Training Hub. It’s for men, women, players and supporters and serves up some clear, practical, insightful, helpful and fun content, from how to build a great women’s fitness capsule wardrobe, to a parent’s guide to junior footy to making sure a night of romance doesn’t affect your on-field performance. Check it out.

Category: HEALTH & FITNESS, LIFESTYLE, MEN'S STYLE, RETAIL, STYLE, WOMEN'S STYLE

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The only magnesium supplements you need: Roll on, spray and salts by Amazing Oils

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Updated: 25/03/2019

If you do HIIT training, get headaches, have a sore anything or just need a little boost to your health, then there might be something you need. Magnesium is the cure for life that everyone is harnessing these days – other than folks who’ve been manufacturing it in pill form for years – and now, Amazing Oils has joined the bandwagon. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and is required for 1,200 of 1,600 bodily functions. Responsible for biochemical reactions, magnesium ions act as enzyme co-factors in reducing, controlling and moderating cellular oxidative damage. What? Scientific garb aside, it basically means that muscle injuries and pain, cramping, insomnia, headaches, joint pain, bone density, PMT, skin irritation, stress and energy production all cop a boost or a turnaround and require no effort! Blessings. It’ a good thing Amazing Oils is doing this kind of thing, too. Due to poor oral supplementation and change in modern dietary habits, less than 60 percent of adult men and women meet the adequate intake values for magnesium according to the World Health Organisation. And the best part about what they make is that it just plain doesn’t suck. There’s something about their range of magnesium products that doesn’t burn when you apply it – have you ever tried putting magnesium oil on with a cut on your hand? OUCH! This doesn’t do that. It also doesn’t smell. Or sit on your skin for too long before absorption. It’s basically everything you’d want from a high-functioning topical… Read More

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Fitness Show is back to Sydney from 12-14 April: Win tickets!

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Posted: 25/03/2019

If sore muscles, sweaty bods and perfectly chiselled abs are your thing, then the Sydney Fitness Show – back this April – is right up your alley. With big names like Ellice Whichello and Dann Conn, Kwame Duah, Simeon Panda, Sophie Guidolin, and Calum Von Moger confirmed to be making an appearance, it’ll be a who’s who of physical exertion you don’t want to miss. And where better than in Sydney, one might ask? The event will showcase the biggest trends that are continuing to emerge in the health and fitness world for 2019. And for a country that is said to work its way toward spending over $2.4 billion on health and fitness by 2022, it’s no surprise it’s as popular as it is. On show will be wearable tech (tackling both your fitness and health), vegan and sustainable/ethical brands (which will continue to feature and gain in mainstream popularity), boutique fitness, group training and high intensity interval training, which will continue to become more prevalent in the fitness space. Further big name exhibitors released to date will include Chemist Warehouse, Nutrition Systems, Muscle Nation, Musashi, Lorna Jane and YoPro. Check it all out at the Fitness Show website and win tickets below. Entries close 11:59PM AEDT, 5 April 2019. Loading… his year the show will be open to trade and general public from 10am – 5pm daily across the 12-14 April 2019 at the ICC Sydney. The exclusive industry zone will be open from 12-13 April 2019. For more information visit www.fitness-show.com.au and… Read More

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Keep Mardi Gras going: A new type of anal play with Aneros

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Updated: 23/10/2024

The glitter has settled – even though the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras didn’t endorse its use this year – guests have gone home and international visitors have boarded their planes, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the party stops. And much like the Sydney Mardi Gras, which is one of the most socially accepting and creative events in the world on any calendar year that isn’t just for gay men and women, neither is what they practise outside of the public’s eye. Aneros knows this all too well. They’re one of the favourite producers and brand keepers of anal pleasure for men and women, to be honest, producing some of the finest tools on the market to get all kinds of jobs done. They’re the leaders in the world of men’s prostate massagers and have just launched a new one for their bands of customers, the Helix Syn Trident, which they say is the most advanced product of its kind on the market. It’s the second iteration of the first Helix Syn massager, which was all about ergonomics and health, as it provided relief from prostate complications and preventative measures for erectile dysfunction (ED). And you can also prevent prostate issues by including supplements such as Prostate SP and FlowForce Max in your diet. These supplements support overall prostate health and function. It was made with a lot of qualities, like a specially balanced body that provided a greater range of motion, increased responsiveness, and more focused internal stimulation. The latest version though, produces a… Read More

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Benefits of regular exercise for people with anxiety

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Updated: 13/07/2020

Exercise has a lot of benefits including fighting illnesses and enhancing physical condition, which is why many physicians encourage people to engage in physical activities to reduce the risk of certain diseases, and to control weight. In addition to the physical benefits of exercise, it is also considered vital for improving concentration and cognitive function, as well as managing anxiety. When you exercise, your body release endorphins, which reduces your perception of pain, and act as mood elevators. Let’s take a look at the benefits of regular exercise for reducing symptoms of anxiety. Improves mood Endorphins are “feel-good” chemicals that can relieve pain and stress. When it is released during exercise, it works like opioids in that it produces a feeling of euphoria typically experienced by people who use opioids after sudden injuries or surgery. Endorphins also help relax the mind, lift your spirits, enhance your overall feeling of wellbeing, and regulate your mood. Additionally, exercise helps reduce the production of the body’s stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which elevate your blood pressure, increase heart rate, and lead to symptoms associated with the fight or flight response. Helps release physical tension Any form of exercise, from yoga to aerobics, does your body good. Even a daily walk in the park can release physical tightness and tension throughout the body – physical symptoms commonly experienced by people with anxiety. When you feel anxious, it’s likely that you are also harboring extra energy that can fuel your anxious thoughts – running a few miles or… Read More

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Fat burners before Mardi Gras? Bulk Nutrients explains how to drop that last little layer

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Updated: 23/06/2021

When you’re living in as sun-soaked a city as Sydney, if you identify as LGBTIQ or their friends, or you plan on going to the gay party to end all gay parties, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras after party, then showing skin almost feels like a prerequisite. Of course, it’s not; but you’d be kidding yourself if you thought you’d go without gawking at a few finely tuned torsos and their hangers-on as your prowl the grounds of Hordern Pavillion in the dead of night. The good thing about the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is, though, that regardless of who you are, what you look like and what you like to do with who, you’re welcome; and if keeping up with the Joneses if your thing, then we’ve done some of the hard work for you. Bulk Nutrients are Australia’s own, and the people to go to for your protein and health nutrition and supplements and this Mardi Gras, we’re talking all thing fat burners and protein to aid you in your quest to shred that last little layer of love to look at your optimum prime. We spoke to Brodie West, marketing manager and pro-LGBTIQ-er himself about bods, burners and how to do both, best. When it comes to the big Mardi Gras after party night, there’s a lot of perceived pressure to look good, but as Brodie says, it’s not all about what you look like. “I think there is an element of perceived pressure to look good for Mardi Gras,… Read More

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Suggestions for living a healthier lifestyle

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Posted: 08/02/2019

Managing your health is one of those things that we all know that we should give our full undivided attention, but the general fuss of our daily lives can get in the way. This can be the case regardless of where you currently fall on the spectrum of fitness, and one of the difficult things to remember is that a serious illness that requires treatment like Icon chemotherapy treatment could be waiting just around the corner. So, with that in mind, we are going to take a look at some of the ways you can improve your general health so that you are in better shape no matter what is around the corner. Exercise Any conversation about health should have a section dedicated to maintaining a regular exercise schedule. However, it is important to start off by noting that when we say exercise that is not to suggest that you should be hitting the gym every few hours to bulk up like Hulk Hogan or an MMA fighter. No, what we mean by exercise is to meet the at least the minimum requirements as directed by medical science. So what exactly is that? Well the Mayo clinic advises that we reach a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week with three days of strength training as well. That is far more attainable than you might first think, it effectively requires you to do just over one hour of activity on three days of the week. Photo by stevepb from Pixabay One of… Read More

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