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Podium finish for University athletes Podium finish for University athletes (96 KB)

Media Statement - Eastern University Games Media Statement - Eastern University Games (386 KB)

Sports Awards honour best Sports Awards honour best (85 KB)

Snow Sports skiing success Snow Sports skiing success (168 KB)

Gold medalist at Sports Awards Gold medalist at Sports Awards (96 KB)

Sports Awards winners Sports Awards winners (169 KB)

Fit Squad

 

February 2013

Lactic acid Lactic acid (233 KB)

Is it better to use free weights or machine weights? Is it better to use free weights or machine weights? (233 KB)

Losing weight without increasing muscle mass Losing weight without increasing muscle mass (233 KB)

The beep test The beep test (236 KB)


January 2013

Why has my weight loss plateaued? Why has my weight loss plateaued? (234 KB)

Staying healthy at work Staying healthy at work (234 KB)

Managing a stitch Managing a stitch (193 KB)

Getting fit in 2013 Getting fit in 2013 (228 KB)


December 2012

Keeping fit on holidays Keeping fit on holidays (238 KB)

Hydration in summer Hydration in summer (241 KB)

Training for a triathlon Training for a triathlon (229 KB)

Tips to stay healthy over Christmas Tips to stay healthy over Christmas (196 KB)

Stretching after a workout Stretching after a workout (182 KB)


November 2012

Strengthening core muscles Strengthening core muscles (241 KB)

How to maximise walking on a treadmill How to maximise walking on a treadmill (240 KB)

Recovery after a sporting event Recovery after a sporting event (225 KB)

Tips for mountain biking Tips for mountain biking (195 KB)

 

October 2012

What is the best way to recover from an injury? What is the best way to recover from an injury? (270 KB)

How do sports drinks compare to plain water? How do sports drinks compare to plain water? (269 KB)

Can music really enhance performance? Can music really enhance performance? (274 KB)

Getting back on track after holidays Getting back on track after holidays (84 KB)

Nutrition tips Nutrition tips (86 KB)

 

September 2012

How can personal training help me reach fitness goals? How can personal training help me reach fitness goals? (85 KB)

What is Aqua Fitness? What is Aqua Fitness? (267 KB)

Can you tell me about the Masters Swimming Program? Can you tell me about the Masters Swimming Program? (270 KB)

I want to get active this spring. How can I stay motivated? I want to get active this spring. How can I stay motivated? (256 KB)

 

August 2012

How can I get my kids active this spring? How can I get my kids active this spring? (244 KB)

What types of exercise are suitable for people with a physical disability? What types of exercise are suitable for people with a physical disability? (244 KB)

What is a burpee and how can I do it? What is a burpee and how can I do it? (255 KB)

Walking can be part of your cross training strategy Walking can be part of your cross training strategy (246 KB)

 

July 2012

How can I manage exercise induced asthma? How can I manage exercise induced asthma? (253 KB)

How can I prepare for City 2 Surf? How can I prepare for City 2 Surf? (309 KB)

Can you tell me more about Zumba? Can you tell me more about Zumba? (248 KB)

Do I need to be fit to try snow sports? Do I need to be fit to try snow sports? (245 KB)

I'm thinking about taking up Squash I'm thinking about taking up Squash (239 KB)

 

June 2012

Exercising with a cold Exercising with a cold (493 KB)

Staying motivated in winter Staying motivated in winter (141 KB)

Can you tell me about Tabata training? Can you tell me about Tabata training? (141 KB)

How can I tone my arms? How can I tone my arms? (187 KB)

 

May 2012

How can I use a Swiss Ball in my workout? How can I use a Swiss Ball in my workout? (188 KB)

What are the health benefits of yoga? What are the health benefits of yoga? (243 KB)

Apart from crunches, how can I strengthen my abs? Apart from crunches, how can I strengthen my abs? (209 KB)

What are the benefits of pushups? What are the benefits of pushups? (243 KB)

 

April 2012

How can small-group training keep me motivated? How can small-group training keep me motivated? (122 KB)

Overindulged this Easter? Overindulged this Easter? (325 KB)

What are the best breakfast foods? What are the best breakfast foods? (191 KB)

What are the benefits of a spin class? What are the benefits of a spin class? (253 KB)

How do I calculate my correct training zone? How do I calculate my correct training zone? (201 KB)

 

March 2012

I love the water and was wondering how beneficial kayaking is? I love the water and was wondering how beneficial kayaking is? (118 KB)

What are Kettlebells and should I be using them? What are Kettlebells and should I be using them? (224 KB)

What are the benefits of training with ViPR? What are the benefits of training with ViPR? (224 KB)

Why should we train on TRX over traditional styles of training? Why should we train on TRX over traditional styles of training? (74 KB)


February 2012

How can I add in strength-building to my cardio fitness routine? How can I add in strength-building to my cardio fitness routine? (222 KB)

How do I correctly perform jump lunges and squats? How do I correctly perform jump lunges and squats? (144 KB)

February is registration time for a number of sporting clubs in the region. What are the benefits of February is registration time for a number of sporting clubs in the region. What are the benefits of (156 KB)

My new year’s resolution has been to go for a run each day. How can I maximise this workout? My new year’s resolution has been to go for a run each day. How can I maximise this workout? (234 KB)


January 2012

What is a good routine for mornings? What is a good routine for mornings? (143 KB)

Why is cardio fitness so important? Why is cardio fitness so important? (141 KB)

How can using a skipping rope improve my health? How can using a skipping rope improve my health? (142 KB)

How do I get started in rock climbing? How do I get started in rock climbing? (144 KB)

How can I determine if I am in a healthy weight range? How can I determine if I am in a healthy weight range? (144 KB)

  

Fitness Moments

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Exercise induced asthma Exercise induced asthma (1590 KB)

Using a treadmill Using a treadmill (1529 KB)

Eating a balanced diet Eating a balanced diet (1682 KB)

Finding a gym Finding a gym (2106 KB)

Using a treadmill Using a treadmill (1529 KB)

Resistance and weight training Resistance and weight training (1138 KB)

Weight loss plateau Weight loss plateau (1320 KB)


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