Are you looking for a new challenge in 2013? Check out the event calendar on the new OUTFIT website. There's something for everyone with fun runs, walks, adventure races, triathlons, ocean swims, mud runs and more. You can search by event type (eg ocean swim, fun run, triathlon). Or choose for a specific date. ie if you know you're going away in … [Read more...]
Fitness that’s free and fun, but beware of imposters
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Most people wouldn’t get their teeth pulled by a backyard ‘dentist’ or visit the local mechanic for legal advice. So, why would you sign up for an exercise class or bootcamp where the person organising it isn’t a trained fitness instructor? There is a great piece in the SMH on 5th Feb 2013 about the growing trend of free fitness activities … [Read more...]
Adventure Racing, the ultimate in muddy fun
February 1, 2013 By 1 Comment
Adventure racing; combining mountain biking, trail running, kayaking and orienteering, is one of Australia's fastest growing sports. And for good reason; it's great fun, is raced in beautiful locations and provides challenges for all fitness levels! The courses are usually located are amazing national parks & outdoors settings all around … [Read more...]
The most important changes to your diet in 2013
January 30, 2013 By 2 Comments
We probably all know what we should be doing to improve our health. Yet each year, despite making resolutions with the best of intentions, few of them, if any, seem to last very long. So why does this keep happening? Most of us can predict the answer: we commit to outrageously big (and hence, difficult) life changes, we set 'hard and fast' rules … [Read more...]
Keeping Cool in Summer
January 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With the hot summer weather even our easy runs become tough with the high humidity and scorching sun (especially if you're mad enough to run in the middle of the day). Here are a few tips to keep cool in summer. Run smart! Choose your running time wisely. In the middle of summer head out early in the morning or late afternoon when you're out of … [Read more...]
What Happens When We Drink?
December 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Alcohol…. A few quiet drinks with friends... ‘Just one’…. After work drinks… It can be the start of many a great night, and the catalyst of some of our worst decisions. So what happens when we drink (from a health perspective)? We have a few drinks, which are all high in kJ, and then we become less restrained as our risk aversion shifts. … [Read more...]
Recovery is the Key to Successful Running
December 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Recovery is the key to successful running. Whether you’re an elite or just getting started we all need to recover well from our exercise to reap the fitness benefits. Follow these steps to get the most from your long run Immediately after your race nutrition is key. Refuel and rehydrate. High protein foods will help with muscle repair and … [Read more...]
Christmas ‘Silly Season’ Survival Guide
December 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Staying active during the ‘silly season’ that is full of end of year parties, Christmas drinks, client parties, new years eve celebrations and holidays can be tricky. This time of year everyone wants to get together, and often you find yourself fully booked with lunches, dinners and catch up drinks day after day. It’s easy to get carried away, … [Read more...]
How Exercise can help beat depression
November 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
A growing body of research suggests exercise can help beat depression and anxiety. While many people turn to medication when it comes to treating depression, studies have shown that exercise can be just as effective means of treatment. Unlike many drugs there are almost no side effects from exercise. This is important because in Australia 1 in 5 … [Read more...]
3 Key Elements for an Economical Running Technique
October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The perfect running technique doesn’t exist, even the greats have their own anomalies. I think of Emil Zatopek’s anguished face or Haile Gebreslassie’s unique left arm drive. Their results were both outstanding so I’m not here to critique the great runners. We can however certainly improve our own technique and running efficiency and reap the … [Read more...]
