Most Common Injuries for Gen Y. Is There a Trend?ByEm BatgerGen 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. Category:Fitness, Physiotherapy, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Fitness in the WorkplaceByMatt Fuller30 August 2018Ever 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.Category:FitnessRead More0 Comments
Do You Suffer from Joint Pain After Exercise? ByMatt Fuller17 May 2018Exercising 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. Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Reaching Your Exercise Goals Is About Keeping MotivatedByTammy George15 February 2018The majority of people exercise for improved fitness and health but our goals are as individual as we are. Fitness should be a lifetime commitment with ever-changing goals. As we age and our family and work lives move to their next phase so do our goals.Category:FitnessRead More0 Comments
How to Cut Costs on Your Gym MembershipByHIF Australia12 February 2018How can you keep gym membership costs to a minimum? In her latest article for HIF, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au shares her top tips on how you can get exercise for less. Category:FitnessRead More0 Comments
The Impacts of StressByMatt Fuller22 January 2018Have 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. Category:Fitness, Stress and AnxietyRead More0 Comments
Managing Mental FatigueByMatt Fuller16 November 2017Here are some helpful tips from fitness expert, Matt Fuller for managing the stress and fatigue associated with physical exercise and training lifestyles.Category:FitnessRead More0 Comments
Belly Fat - No Belly Laughing MatterByMatt Fuller06 September 2017Did 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. Category:FitnessRead More0 Comments
Exercise Session at your DeskByTammy George17 July 2017Don’t use your desk job as an excuse for not moving during the day, try these desk exercises.Category:FitnessRead More0 Comments
Wake up and Get StretchingByTammy George14 July 2017Early morning stretching can have plenty of benefits, try it for yourself tomorrow.Category:Fitness, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Refocus Through WinterByMatt Fuller28 June 2017Have 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.Category:FitnessRead More0 Comments
Getting Back into Exercise After PregnancyByTammy George28 June 2017Knowing how and when to exercise after your baby is born isn’t easy, here are a few tips to help get you started.Category:Maternity Care, Fitness, PregnancyRead More0 Comments