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Most Common Injuries for Gen Y. Is There a Trend?

Most Common Injuries for Gen Y. Is There a Trend?

Gen Y’s – have you ever wondered what the most common sporting injuries are for your generation? According to HIF’s new physio guru Em Batger from Active RX Physio, "Recently I’ve started to notice a consistent flow of Gen Y gym goer’s who are engaged in high intensity exercise and it’s wreaking havoc with their hips and shoulders." So with this in mind, we caught up with Em to discuss how each injury is occurring and what we can do to help stop it.  

Fitness in the Workplace

Fitness in the Workplace

Matt Fuller

Ever thought about the consequences of being sedentary at work and what you can do it change it? According to HIF fitness guru Matt Fuller, “The ramifications of being sedentary at work for such long periods of time, can cause office workers to suffer from a myriad of ailments”. With this in mind, Matt shares is top tips to ensure you’re up and moving around the office.

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 Do You Suffer from Joint Pain After Exercise?

Do You Suffer from Joint Pain After Exercise?

Matt Fuller
Exercising is a part of a healthy lifestyle, yet an injury can occur when performing the same movement over time. After lifting weights or running, your joints may become sore. Many times, joint pain can be prevented by making simple adjustments to only your workout, but your diet too. In his latest article for HIF, fitness expert, Matt Fuller shares his own personal experience of joint pain and the measures he put in place to tackle this. 
The Impacts of Stress

The Impacts of Stress

Matt Fuller
Have you started the new year fresh and motivated or have you found it more of a difficult and stressful time? According to health and fitness expert, Matt Fuller, "Suffering from stress over this time of the year is not uncommon and there are many factors that can contribute to this feeling for example, financial stress – we may have overspent at Christmas or during the holiday break so finances are tighter than normal." With this in mind, we caught up with Matt to hear this thoughts on how we can best manage stress and why it is so important when it comes to our bodies. 
Belly Fat - No Belly Laughing Matter

Belly Fat - No Belly Laughing Matter

Matt Fuller
Did you know that after the age of 30 men start to lose muscle mass? According to HIF fitness blogger Matt Fuller, "The danger of belly fat in men over 40 years of age is on the increase, leading to sudden and major health risks such as: high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. In this post, Matt highlights the importance of a sensible lifestyle when it comes to diet and exercise and shares his top tips on how to implement this. 
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Refocus Through Winter

Refocus Through Winter

Matt Fuller
Have you recently completed a fitness charity event in Australia? As the soreness eases, and the muscles start to recover, remember this is not the time to lose focus, slacken off and slip back into unhealthy habits, especially over winter. Having reached the halfway point of the year, the next few months are the most important for staying on track.Our resident fitness expert, Matt Fuller told us, "I know only too well from personal experiences that after dedicating yourself to an event, it can leave you feeling flat and mentally drained. Many people go from zero to hero and straight back to zero. Find the middle ground, stay mentally strong and don’t forget it’s ok to slow down but don’t stop." In this article Matt explains how important it is to stay motivated and also shares his favourite winter workout.
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