Category: Fitness

According to a study conducted by the World Health Organisation, more than 30 per cent of Australians don’t get enough exercise on a regular basis. As a result, Australia currently sits in 97th place out of 168 countries in the WHO’s latest ranking of the fittest countries.

If you aren’t getting at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise at the moment, you should start making it a point to work out more. It’ll help Australia gain ground on other countries while allowing you to lead a healthier lifestyle.

It’s just past the beginning of the new year, which means our commitment to those new year’s resolutions is beginning to be tested. How have you been keeping up? 
Like many of us, you might be hoping to get a little more physically fit this year. Fitness and weight loss goals are the most common new year’s resolution in the UK and abroad, and yet, they can be the hardest to accomplish.

With the start of the new year, gyms around the world have experienced a surge
of new memberships—people who’ve decided to dig in their heels and finally take
control of their fitness. But as the months go on, gym attendance will wane and
diminish until next year’s resolutions.
So—why is it that so many people struggle to stick to their exercise plan? What
happens in the months that separate the initial excitement and the later concession to
resignation? Most importantly, is there a way to improve the chances for success with a
workout plan? The answer is a resounding YES!
Below are some of the most effective tips for turning your tentative plans into
concrete habits. Even if you’ve tried and failed before, there is hope. As you think about
the future of your fitness, incorporate these guidelines to ensure the greatest chances
for success.

Yoga is an excellent mind and body practice that has been around since the dawn of civilization. Its central goal is to unite the individual mind with the universal consciousness of the world around it.

When you begin to practice yoga, you will notice many areas of your life improve including your quality of sleep, your ability to balance, and you will see an increase in your strength. But if you really want to see immense physical improvements, then you will need to work on yoga for core techniques.

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Whether you’re a runner, a powerlifter, a yogi, or just someone trying to stay in shape,
you’ve probably heard of the benefits of cross training. Athletes, who once focused
mainly on strength and power, are heading in groves to their local yoga studios or
spending time in front of the mirror doing their stretches.