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56 different exercises you can do with a step

We often have people asking us ‘But don’t you need a gym to work out?’ One of our specialties at Fitness Enhancement is Mobile Personal Training, where WE come to YOU, it might be at your home, at your business, in a park or wherever suits you. We really believe that there are hundreds of... Read more »
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The great post-baby body debate

There has been some controversy in the media surrounding the pre and post-natal exercise regimes that have gained popularity by promoting bikini bodies. So the biggest question seems to be: Is it good for a woman’s mental health to be so focussed on appearance, shouldn’t we emphasise health instead of appearance? As a fellow Personal... Read more »
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Exercise over 60 – It’s never too late to start!

Only around one in 10 Australians over the age of 50 exercises enough to gain health benefits. Some studies suggest that about half of the physical decline associated with aging may be due to a lack of physical activity. It has been suggested that people over the age of 65, more than any other age group, require strength... Read more »
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Exercise for reducing slips, trips and falls

Falls can lead to significant injury, disability and even death in older adults, in fact falls are the leading cause of deaths from injury for people aged 65 and over. On average, one in three people aged 65 and over will fall at least once per year. Rates of falls are higher among older women... Read more »
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Post-natal exercise, have a healthy body post-baby

Congratulations! You survived the joys and the discomfort, the emotional rollercoaster, the physical changes, the heartburn, the stretch marks, the kicking, the sleeplessness, the crazy and the amazing challenge that is pregnancy. You’ve brought the little bundle of joy home from the hospital, you’re slowly settling into some sort of routine and you can see... Read more »
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Exercise during pregnancy – myths vs truth

Pregnancy is a crazy, scary and challenging time! There are so many changes happening with your body, physically, hormonally and emotionally. On top of that, when you’re feeling your most self-conscious and vulnerable, for some reason everyone seems to think you are public property and that they can put in their 2 cents worth about... Read more »
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