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Fitness
Calculators to convert pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg) or kilograms to pounds
13 February 2022In Australia, we measure mass (e.g. weight) using base units in the metric system, such as...
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Nutrition
Calculators to convert calories to kilojoules or kilojoules to calories
30 January 2022In Australia, the energy that we get from food is measured in kilojoules (kJ). The energy...
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Nutrition
Daily energy calculator (kilojoules and calories) for weight maintenance or weight loss
28 January 2022Dietary energy The energy derived from your diet is used for sustaining your body’s core functions,...
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Nutrition
How much salt should you eat?
14 November 2021Salt is a pantry staple in Australian households and commercial eateries. Most of us wouldn’t dream...
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Health
Tips for better sleep
10 May 2021Lack of sleep negatively affects concentration, motor skills and mood. It has also been linked to...
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Fitness
From around the web: fun ideas to help you get fit
3 January 2021Sarah Scopelianos and Amanda Smith have shared fifteen fun ideas to help you get fit, including...
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Fitness
Exercise during pregnancy
22 August 2020Research has shown that healthy pregnant women can safely exercise during their pregnancy. Exercise improves physical...
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Health
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle when working from home
18 April 2020Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has benefits not just for your health and wellbeing, but also in...
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Fitness
Five tips for starting and sticking to exercise
14 April 2020Have fun! Sticking to an exercise regime is much easier when you’re doing activities you actually...
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Meditation and Mindfulness
An introduction to Yoga
18 January 2020Yoga is an ancient practice dating back thousands of years. First originating in India, yoga has...
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Fitness
The benefits of group fitness training
4 November 2019Group fitness training offers a fun, affordable way to get fit. It’s one of the fastest...
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Fitness
Strength training for seniors
1 September 2019It’s never too late to start strength training! Arguably, the older you are the more you...
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Fitness
What are the best martial arts?
31 March 2019Our guide will help you choose a martial art that’s right for you. Ignore the keyboard...
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Fitness
Maximal heart rate (MHR) calculator
4 June 2019What does heart rate mean? Heart rate is the speed of an individual’s heartbeat, measured as...
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Health
Body mass index (BMI) calculator
3 March 2019BMI Calculator BMI ranges Underweight: less than 18.5 BMI Healthy: 18.5 – 24.9 BMI Overweight: 25...
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Fitness
How to set up your home gym
4 August 2019Home gyms offer ultimate flexibility and privacy. You can work out when and how you want...
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Fitness
One rep max (1RM) calculator
4 May 2019What is a one rep max? One repetition maximum, often called simply one rep max or...
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Fitness
Neutral grip and other tips for healthy shoulders
14 February 2019Shoulder injuries are common, particularly for people that are regularly lifting weights. Injuries vary in severity,...
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Fitness
Strength training for seniors
1 September 2019It’s never too late to start strength training! Arguably, the older you are the more you...
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Fitness
Introduction to Plyometrics
5 May 2019What is plyometrics? Plyometrics (or simply plyos) is a type of exercise that aims to improve...
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Health
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle when working from home
18 April 2020Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has benefits not just for your health and wellbeing, but also in...
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Meditation and Mindfulness
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18 January 2020Yoga is an ancient practice dating back thousands of years. First originating in India, yoga has...
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