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Levelling up your run could be as simple as investing in the right tech

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A simple scroll of your socials will cast no doubt that running fever is sweeping across the nation. Whether you’re a newbie or an old timer, technology advancements mean we know more about how to get the best out of a run, and how to support post-run too. From gearing up for the race to ensuring proper recovery, Withings offers a range of smart tech designed to support every step of your running journey. Here are some of our top picks from Withings to enhance your training and recovery: ScanWatch 2 ($599 AUD) Don’t be fooled by its sleek appearance; the ScanWatch 2 is a powerhouse hybrid smartwatch perfect for both your daily jog and a day at the office. This next-generation device features a suite of advanced sensors, including 24/7 body temperature tracking, heart rate monitoring, sleep and activity tracking, atrial fibrillation detection, and blood oxygen level measurement. These insights help you optimise your training and monitor your recovery post-run. Body Scan ($799 AUD) The Withings Body Scan is a revolutionary connected health station. It provides detailed metrics like segmental body composition, allowing you to measure fat and muscle distribution precisely. This is invaluable for tracking how your body adapts to your training regimen. Additionally, the Body Scan offers comprehensive cardiovascular measurements, including a 6-Lead ECG, Vascular Age, and standing heart rate, making it ideal for runners focused on improving their cardio fitness over time. Sleep Analyser ($199 AUD) Recovery is a critical component of any training program, and the Withings Sleep Analyser ensures… Read More

Kickstart your workout with the new Swisse active range

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Fitness peeps, listen up because you’ll want a piece of this! Swisse has recently launched Swisse Active, an all-new science-led sports nutrition range that includes products such as convenient powder formulas created to be mixed with water for on-the-go consumption.  The range is designed for everyday athletes looking to elevate their health and fitness by boosting performance at every stage of every workout. On top of that, it’s low in sugar and suitable for vegans! The formulas come in three variations: Prepare – with green tea and B vitamins; Perform – with electrolytes and beetroot, and Recover – with magnesium and BCAAs.  Prepare to kick-start your physical activity with an energy boost: Formulated with ingredients such as green tea, guarana, and B vitamins to deliver an energy boost prior to physical activity and support sustained energy levels. Also contains gingko and ginseng. RRP $25, 15 sachets per box. Perform during your workout with optimal hydration support: Provides a performance boost during physical ac- tivity electrolytes, including magnesium to support muscular function and reduce fatigue. Contains beetroot and maca root. RRP $25, 15 sachets per box. Recover with a post-workout replenishment after physical activity: Supports the recovery and replenishment stage following exercise with magnesium for muscle function and health. Also contains essential BCAAs, and turmeric. RRP $25, 15 sachets per box. Each product is conveniently colour-coded for easy identification and selection, so it can be effortlessly incorporated into a busy lifestyle. And remember, the powder sachets are to be consumed in conjunction with a nutritious diet… 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.

Suggestions for living a healthier lifestyle

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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