With the growing awareness of eating disorders, such as anorexia, it is imperative that Personal Trainers understand there can be a strong link between many of these disorders and their exercise habits. Olenna Korczynskyj, Course Coach at Australian Institute of Fitness WA, talked about some of the issues Personal Trainers need to know. The focus […]
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The 2013 Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo. What a line up, sorry queue (to get in that is!). 20 metres long for ticket purchases and iPads a flurry for show registration and for competition entry. My arrival coincided with a line down one side of the hall with people waiting for the Commando to finish
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Hosted at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 5th-6th October, WNiF went along to present it’s Spring 2013 Magazine, soak up the atmosphere and take a look at anything and everything that’s happening! The inaugural Fitness Show certainly packed a punch. Over the 2 day show, the eclectic visitors ebbed and weaved their
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Choose Stroops for Unrivalled Functional Fitness EYE Fitness is excited to announce that we have secured the Australian and NZ distribution rights for Stroops Conditioning and Performance – another innovative fitness solution that is a natural fit for the EYE Fitness product offering. Stroops is a combination of a Strap-and-Loop (Stroop) system that allows many
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Article updated March 2024. Most people in the fitness industry have heard of Tony de Leede, having been a prominent figure in both the Australian and international fitness landscape for 40 years. Probably most recognise him from his former position as top dog with Fitness First Australia, but he also has string of wildly successful
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This article appears in the new issue of the ‘What’s new in Fitness’ magazine. Have you received your copy yet? If not, click here to subscribe. Finding a gap that needs filling in a competitive market is one of the key drivers to launching a successful business. Three years ago Victorian, Rory Sercombe, at the
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For as long as I’ve been working in the Australian fitness industry I’ve known Andrew Simmons. When I first met and started working alongside Andrew, he was a bright-eyed buck, with a very clear and abundant passion for helping people integrate fitness into their lives. Back then, Andrew was a lecturer for Australian Fitness Network,
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Have you ever wondered what happened to some of the crazy fitness fads of the past? Take for instance the longrider skateboard; it’s now listed as ‘vintage’ and is a collector’s item. How about all those crazy gadgets that promised six-packs and bulging biceps? Collecting dust in a dark cupboard no doubt. These are just
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For those having trouble choosing a career or business idea, ‘do something you’re passionate about’ is common advice. But the word ‘passion’ doesn’t resonate with everyone. For some people, pursuing their passion makes total sense. They might be really into adventure sports or drawing or cooking – something that gives them a special kind of
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It’s estimated that by 2042, the number of Australian’s aged 65 and over will increase to 6.2 million, from around 2.5 million in 2002*. Although policy makers are quick to point out the economic implications of an ageing population, at the same time, for the fitness industry, it’s a gold mine. Baby boomers rank as
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