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Women And Weight Training Myths

“I don’t want to lift weights because it will make me look big and bulky” The above statement is a misconception shared by both male and female gym goers, although it tends to be more common among females.

The Habits Of Happiness

What is happiness and how can you feel happy more often? Matthieu Ricard has devoted his life to studying and answering these difficult questions. Influenced by his Buddhist faith and his scientific mind, Matthieu

Psychological Flexibility and Your Health

Psychological flexibility is an academic term that refers to your ability to “stay present and be willing to experience discomfort in order to do what is really important and what works”.   Fundamentally,

Fasting: What You Need to Know

In Western cultures, the most common eating pattern consists of consuming three daily meals with snacks between meals. However, more and more research in the area of human nutrition, dieting and weight loss is

3 Powerful Lessons for Success

Learning from others who have succeeded is a powerful strategy to achieve success in our own life. Success leaves clues, and these clues point us in the right direction to achieve our own goals. Inspire Fitness

Warning Signs for Low Back Pain

As an exercise physiologist, one of the most frequent sites of pain I encounter in my work with clients is low back pain. According to The Medical Journal of Australia, up to 80% of Australians will experience

The Ultimate Guide to Nuts: Infographic

Nuts are known for being a fantastic source of unsaturated fats (so-called “good fats”), but they’re also a great way to make sure you are consuming a range of vitamins and minerals in your

Changing A Habit In 30 Days

Achieving your optimal health and wellbeing depends upon the quality of your daily habits. The habits you live, either consciously or unconsciously, in relation to your health are obvious: you only need to look