We’ve been lucky to visit some great cities with awesome public spaces in our travels including Stanley Park in Vancouver, the Golden Gate park in San Francisco & the lake shore in Chicago. It’s so important for great cities to have a major natural feature and amazing public space. Sydney is full of stunning parks, great beaches, and amazing … [Read more...]
Healthy Holidays
September 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
We all know when we need a holiday, when things are getting stressful & we just need time to unwind, but what is it about a holiday that makes us feel so good? And no I don’t mean the margaritas, cheap massages or shopping. Taking a holiday can be the best thing for your health. Over the recent winter months many people have developed … [Read more...]
The benefits of Massage
August 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The benefits of massage are many, but one of the most immediate is the feeling of calmness & relaxation that comes over you as soon as you lay on the table. By taking time out & separating yourself from all the distractions & commitments it is great to help reduce stress & tension. But massage can provide so much more. Here is a few … [Read more...]
Walking with weights
June 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Walking with hand weights. Is it a great full body toner, or a waste of time? You’ll often see people walking or running with small hand weights or even ankle weights. Are these people really making the most of their exercise time? Weight bearing exercise is crucial for everyone to help build strong bones & muscles as well as provide daily … [Read more...]
#2 Maroubra outdoor gym workout – Advanced
June 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve completed our introductory cardio/strength circuit or are training regularly and want a more advanced option to tackle head down to Maroubra & push yourself with Workout #2 below. To increase the intensity run hard across the sand in the run intervals and minimize the rest breaks between strength exercises. How quickly can you … [Read more...]
#1 Maroubra outdoor gym workout – Introductory Cardio/Strength circuit
June 10, 2013 By 2 Comments
Try this Free workout designed specifically for the outdoor fitness equipment at Maroubra Beach. In March, Randwick Council opened the equipment situated right on Maroubra beach, between the pavilion and the Maroubra Surf club. The location is great and the views far exceed any stuffy gym. So far the $60,000 investment has been well received by … [Read more...]
Exercise can help prevent the Flu
May 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Keeping fit really can help prevent you contracting the flu this winter. People who exercise regularly are less likely to get colds & flu's. A study of 1000 people, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that those who exercised 5 or more days/week reduced their number of sick days by 43%. Also the more active people were … [Read more...]
Outdoor gyms are on the increase
March 21, 2013 By 2 Comments
Outdoor gyms have been installed in a number of council areas in increasing numbers recently. And today's gym is much more than just a chin up bar with a variety of equipment to suit all levels. It’s a great move by council to help encourage local residents to increase their physical activity & improve their health. Today at Maroubra beach the … [Read more...]
Relieve neck pain & shoulder tension with Office Stretches #2
February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday we gave you the first set of stretches to do in the office to help break up poor posture at your computer or workstation. Here's Office Stretches Set #2 The time spent sitting in the one position is a huge factor affecting our health. The position we sit in is also important. The following 4 exercises should be done between the Office … [Read more...]
Avoiding neck & back pain with office stretches
February 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Poor posture and sitting for extended periods of time takes a heavy toll on our health. We’re designed to move, not sit in the same position for extended periods. However it’s ‘easier said then done’ in the office environment. Rather then stop at this excuse, take control of your office environment and build in healthy habits to improve your … [Read more...]
