To celebrate the impending opening of the beaches newest state-of-the art fitness studio, Xtend Barre Dee Why, we asked owner, Liz Nable to crush some of the long held myths about barre workouts and why it’s such an amazing full body workout. 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT XTEND BARRE BEFORE YOU TRY IT! […]
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How your brain stops you from losing weight
If you have tried to lose weight you probably know how difficult it can be. I often hear clients say, that they are exercising and eating well but still not losing weight! This is frustrating and demotivating. I can tell you that often it has very little to do with your willpower, but everything to […]
Mastitis – Are Antibiotics Necessary?
Up to 20% of breastfeeding women can develop mastitis, blocked milk ducts and other inflammatory conditions of their breast. Mastitis can be painful and distressing and is one of the most common causes of women giving up breastfeeding during the first 12 weeks after giving birth. Symptoms: According to the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) […]
Hypnotherapy & Meditation
We chat with local Clinical Hypnotherapist and Meditation teacher Justine Williams from The Feel Good Studio. Hi Justine, you are well known on the beaches for your hypnotherapy skills and popular regular mini retreats that you run, what led you to becoming a hypnotherapist? A. I had been working in media for 22 years and […]
Vedic Meditation
Carly McDowell from the MEDITATION BASE explains Vedic Meditation. 1. What is Vedic Mediation? Vedic Meditation is a natural and effortless mental technique that is practiced for 20 minutes twice a day. It works to neutralise stress, enhances the body’s natural ability to heal and promotes a deep state of rest. The benefits of this […]
WHAT IS KINESIOLOGY?
Tired of feeling stuck, frustrated and overwhelmed? Do you know what you want but just don’t know how to get there? Or do you feel lost at sea and without a sense of purpose and direction? KINESIOLOGY CAN BENEFIT A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES INCLUDING: Becoming self confident Increasing self-esteem Working through unresolved grief and […]
Pleasure is good for you
10 reasons why you should masturbate (one for every finger) Masturbation not only feels good, it is good for you: it supports stress relief, helps you sleep, boosts your libido, supports connection with others and oh so much more. It’s remarkable that solo female pleasure is still taboo considering all the health benefits that come […]
Adductor injury rehabilitation for footballers
How footballer players injure their adductors If you’ve ever watched a football team warm up before a match, you’ll often see them completing agility drills to prepare their muscles for the dynamic and powerful demands of their game. You’ll also know that despite the dedication to preparing their bodies for peak physical condition, injuries still […]
Pumpkin And Basil ‘Easy’ Brown Rice Risotto
Deliciously flavoursome, a little sweet (from the pumpkin) and gently fragrant (from the basil). This easy risotto makes a lovely meal with grilled chicken or fish and some fresh greens. Only takes about 10 minutes to prep and throw everything in, then set and forget. It’s full of complex carbohydrates which release slow burning energy […]
Interview with Hybrid Gym, Hornsby
Ben Handley, co-owner of Hybrid Gym in Hornsby, chats with our newest chiro, Dr Emily Manners and Dr Amanda Parke When did Hybrid Gym open and what’s it about? We used to be known as CrossFit Millennium but were inspired 7 years ago by our members to start Hybrid Training. Our goal is to break […]
Interview With Fit Lane Cove
Meet Fit Lane Cove’s Manager, Heidi, speaking with Director and Chiro Dr Nick Miller What made you enter the Health industry? I worked as a midwife for many years and fitness/sport was a hobby. I gained my Personal Training and group exercise qualifications initially out of a personal interest and then I realised how health and […]
Interview With Anytime Fitness
Dr Nicholas Miller chats with Anytime Fitness Baulkham Hills Club Manager, Emily Chadwick What made you enter the health industry? I have always been passionate about the health and fitness industry while growing up. I love seeing people take control of their health and work hard to achieve their goals. Best health tip? Eat well, […]
Interview with Different Strokes Dragon Boat Club
Tanya White is the head coach of Different Strokes Dragon Boat Club. The club was formed in 2008 with the aim of providing a social and fitness-focused outlet for the LGBT community as well as their family, friends, and supporters. They have recently become the largest Dragon Boat club in NSW in terms of members […]
The truth about coffee
The truth about coffee Long black, macchiato, flat white, cappuccino, latte, mocha, caramel latte, cold dripped…. In the last decade, coffee culture has been on the rise. For many, it kicks starts the day and keeps you going. And while there has been a lot of research to suggest coffee has some great health benefits, for many, it […]
Spring into the sporting season
Spring into the sporting season For over half my life I was an elite track runner. I had no injures as a child when my body was young and supple, even though I used to train 7 days a week. I didn’t stretch, I didn’t eat breakfast before I trained, I didn’t drink any water […]
Injury prevention programs for sporting teams
Injury prevention and rehabilitation of sporting teams As a sports focused physiotherapist, some of the most common questions I receive are based around team warm ups, especially around this time of year, when most teams are getting ready for their winter sport season. For the last 2 months, I have been asked questions like: “How should […]
Let there be light!
Let there be light! If they’re anything like me, most people would wish that they naturally had Wolverine-like powers to heal and regenerate cells, injuries and health conditions (and a pair of retractable steel claws might come in handy too!). Despite having some ability to heal ourselves, we unfortunately all have a limit to the […]
What Actually Happens When We Get Adjusted?
Have you ever seen a chiropractor before? A Chiropractic treatment will often involve spinal adjustments to help get you out of pain. Many people think of Chiropractors as a “back cracker” and spinal adjustment as “moving spine back into place”. I can understand why people might think that is the case because spinal adjustments often […]
5 Simple Tips To Detox Everyday (And Why We Need To)
Do we really need to detox? Our bodies are bombarded with toxins every day – from our everyday products to the pollution in the air. So how do our bodies cope with this onslaught? (Spoiler alert: sometimes they don’t!). Our detox organs – liver, kidneys, lungs, gut and skin – work overtime to rid our […]
Made by Macb Boot Camp
I caught up with founder Personal Trainer and Founder of Made by Macb Macauley Burke to chat about his new boot camp in Rushcutters Bay. What can we expect from a session? You can always expect to HAVE FUN and have a solid sweat session. We do a decent warm up stretch and cool down […]
