Strength is an important factor to anybody’s health regardless of age, shape, or ability. Strength training helps to ensure your strong and fit, but it can also help with bone and muscle development. It can help with your overall movement and reduce the effects of chronic diseases. Even if you are training for a marathon […]
If you were running before you found out that you have a baby on the way the good news is that you most likely can continue to run. We know that exercising during pregnancy has a lot of benefits so if you are feeling well there is probably no need to hang up those running […]
Many of you reading this article may be either embarking on a big goal or in the middle of preparation for one. Like most things in life we need a plan to guide us through the process of reaching our goal, but sometimes we can be derailed by bumps in the road and some bumps […]
In this lateset recipe, Nutritionist Tammy Mond delivers a quick and tasty smoothie, perfect for breakfast, lunch, a snack – any time of day really! Enjoy 🙂 Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1 cup milk 2 dates (pitted) 2 tsp cocoa powder 2 tsp peanut butter Method Mix all ingredients in blender. Enjoy! Serves 1
Where thoughts go, energy flows. Focus on the rainbows, not on the rain. When our minds are so preoccupied with thoughts of the trials and tribulations of everyday life (especially this year!), we often stop paying attention to the beauty all around us. Mindfulness can help us to connect with the present moment and put […]
You’ve been training hard for the past few months since the dreaded COVID hit and you gradually worked your way up to running your first 5 kilometre distance non-stop. Congratulations! This is a huge deal! You had a goal and systematically worked your way towards it until you achieved. Your initial reaction is no doubt […]
It is fair to say that we all tolerate foods differently. Just like with most things diet and exercise related, I believe that there is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ type of solution when it comes to what we should be fueling our bodies with before we head out for a run. I know some runners who […]
“I can’t be a runner, I’ll come last” “I can’t be a swimmer, I’m too slow” “I can’t go to the gym, I’m just not good at that stuff” Ever said it? Ever thought it? What if you changed your perspective? If you believed that firstly exercise isn’t punishment. It’s not something you have to […]
Before I became a runner, I often thought to myself – wouldn’t it be nice to announce to the household “Oh, I’m just heading out for a run”? I never really thought I would see that day, mainly because I just didn’t know where to start. Fast forward a few years and I could not […]
With the colder weather and shorter days, staying on track with a healthy diet can be challenging. Just a few weeks of over indulging can have weight gain effects that can last longer than we may realise. Losing winter weight gain can be hard. We are usually very mindful of what we eat during summer. […]
Did you know that coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia? In this handy list, Accredited Sports Dietitian Michelle Bruce gives us some simple tips to help keep you on the right track to a healthy heart. Eating for Heart Health The food that you eat can have a big effect […]
Typically in Sydney, Australia during Autumn we experience cooler mornings and beautiful bright warm sunny days. With such sunshiny days and less humidity, these perfect running conditions are always welcomed and of course we make the most of them. However, staring down the barrel of Winter’s commencement in only a couple of weeks and with […]