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Stretching to Reduce Stress

There is a strong correlation between stretching and relieving stress. When we are under stress our body’s “fight or flight” response is triggered and our muscles become tense. Chronic pain can develop in places where tension is held, commonly the shoulders, lower back, neck and head – this pain can then cause stress which creates... Read more »
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Simple stretches to wake you up and start your day

In Adelaide, just like anywhere else, sometimes getting up and getting going in the morning can be a struggle. The key to feeling alert and awake is to get your blood flowing, your muscles activated, and your body switched on and tuned in. Rather than stumbling to the kitchen and reaching for the coffee, try... Read more »
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10 tips to stay fit over Christmas

1 Don’t skip meals Rather than skipping meals during the day and ‘saving up’ for a big binge meal at night, you should eat small, frequent, healthy meals and snacks as normal during the day to help keep your blood sugar and energy levels even and help you make better choices. 2 Eat before you... Read more »
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How to exercise with a stroller

Fitting in exercise when you have a baby is not quite like it used to be. You can’t just throw on your sneakers and go for a run, or pop down to the gym whenever the mood strikes. So let’s think differently about exercise, and see if we can’t fit in some exercise WITH the... Read more »
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How many calories are in your cocktail?

Most people like to kick back on the weekend and relax with a few drinks around the BBQ, or perhaps head down to the pub or out to the club to meet up for drinks with friends. Drinking alcohol is a part of the Australian culture. But how much does drinking affect energy intake? It... Read more »
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How to exercise with your kids

In the city of Adelaide, just like in other cities, parents face the common challenge of dragging their kids away from in front of their screens – between the Ipad, Playstation, computer, and TV, children can spend up to 7 hours a day sitting in front of a screen! Way more than the maximum recommended... Read more »
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Christmas Calories

December in Australia is the start of the Summer. Long days, lots of sunshine, trips to the beach, backyard cricket and lazing by the pool. December can also be pretty crazy with end-of-year functions for the kids at school, work, family and friends. You can often have all your weekends booked solid from the end... Read more »
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What IS functional training?

We’ve all heard the expression ‘functional training’, but what does it really mean? Technically speaking, functional training is exercise that helps prepare a person for activities performed in their daily life. What is ‘functional’ for one person might not necessarily be functional for another person depending on what activities/sports/work they perform on a daily basis.... Read more »
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