As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it’s the perfect time to be getting all ‘hygge’. For the uninitiated, hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”), is a Danish concept that can’t be translated...
Winter is going to be cold and some days we won’t want to get out of bed. So, I’ve put together a survival guide and some great tips for the chilly months...
A ‘keto’, or ketogenic, diet is where you consume an extremely low amount of carbohydrates and high amounts of fat, kind of like a ‘souped-up’ paleo diet. The name keto comes from...
This is my 24th year trekking the Kokoda track in commemoration of Anzac Day, and it continues to amaze me. Kokda is part of Australia’s war history and a living museum where...
Chronic pain is a massive health issue in Australia, afflicting one in five Australians, with an estimated cost to the economy of upwards of $34 billion a year in medical costs and...
The skipping rope and medicine ball are must-haves for your training. They’re so versatile that you can take them anywhere and do any number of exercises with them.
Skipping is perfect for cardio...
In an earlier column, we looked at the hugely significant problem of antibiotic over-prescribing. Heading into the colder months, it’s important to be mindful that antibiotics are not recommended, even though they...
This week, let’s look at how a spin bike and a bench can change up your workout.
The spin bike is a great, low-impact way to improve your fitness. If you have or...
How are we to best navigate the conflicting sources of information about health? Google just about any health topic and discover anew the tribal and combative nature of the internet where both...
Over my next three columns, we’ll go over some of the basic pieces of equipment you can use to improve your workout. This week, the focus is on the dumbbell; some of...
When I think of Switzerland, my mind conjures up images of snow clad peaks, bubbling pots of fondue, Swiss Army knives and delicious chocolate. Yet within this country famous for its impartiality...
I’m going to let you in on the golden rules of training! If you stick to these ‘four points’ of exercise, you’ll be able to create your own training style and pattern,...
The overuse of antibiotics is now a well-recognised issue, however, it seems old habits are hard to break. A recent study published in the Medical Journal of Australia found that antibiotics were...
After the holiday season, when the kids are in ‘holiday mode’ (having stayed up late a few nights for fireworks and family gatherings), it’s tough get out of bed in time for...
Quality sleep, a nourishing diet and regular movement or exercise are usually at the top of wellbeing to-do lists. Whilst they’re all powerful tools you want to be using to your advantage,...
As the chalk dust settles on another Australian Open, how do we get in shape to play this popular game where “love means nothing”? My good friend Nelson Parker of Get Set...
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Find your Zen, for free
With the support of a City Grant, free yoga classes have now started in Civic each Tuesday and Thursday and will...
There’s no doubt it can be easy to fall off the healthy bandwagon this time of year. What with end-of-year parties, a few celebratory drinks and maybe even second helpings of ham...
Summer is the perfect time to catch up and celebrate the holiday season with friends, family, food and fun. However, often a change in season can derail health and fitness goals without...
This silly season, you can lessen the impact of indulging by selecting wines that are gentler on your body.
Judging by the popularity of our local farmers markets, it’s clear that Canberrans have...
Over the summer months using water, such as a pool, for a training session is a great idea and the rewards are well worth it.
The great thing about hopping in the pool...
It may not have felt like it lately, however, this Saturday marks the beginning of summer, although if you consider summer’s true onset being the solstice you’ll have to wait another three...
To have a fit and fantastic summer, create a plan to help you achieve your goals. Make your goals realistic:
Start each day with a healthy eating optionInclude a warm up and cool...
So many of the clients I work with are champions at coping. In truth, they are a bit too good at it! You’re probably much the same. It’s likely you’re a master...
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Men putting off health care
With ‘Movember’ officially underway, a new survey by health retailer Healthy Life has revealed that more than one million Australian men...
For the past 30 years, my training formula has been based on two key aspects: body weight and repetition.
You understand your body better than anyone else. Because of this, your body will...
If you read any wellness blogs or magazines, you’ve no doubt been hearing a lot about the “so hot right now” world of adaptogens. Like many contemporary wellness trends, the adaptogen craze...
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Diamond brilliance
Canberra Jeweller Ben Preston-Black of Creations Jewellers has won two awards in the biannual Diamond Guild of Australia Jewellery Awards. A Canberra family owned...
The exhilarating feeling of moving seamlessly at full tilt is simply thrilling, there isn’t much else quite like it.
Evocative of junior sport and school athletics carnivals for most, I have so many...
When it comes to inflammation-causing foods, the consensus amongst holistic practitioners is that gluten and dairy are the top two most common dietary culprits. That doesn’t mean everyone should be gluten- and...
