Everyone is talking about it – in the clubs, in magazines, online – so what’s all the fuss about protein? What is Protein? First to understand what protein is. Protein is a macro nutrient that is found in animal products like meat, milk products, eggs and fish, as well as non-animal products –...
The exact moment one man realised he was direly out of shape Once, a long time ago, I was fit. It had never happened before and, until last week, I wondered if it was ever going to happen again. I vividly remember the feelings: Legs that didn’t ache after a few flights of stairs. Back muscles I coul...
Straight out of science, we bring you ten of the best research-backed, age-defying reasons to get moving. Youthful looks: Exercise protects against wrinkles, crows feet and other signs of skin ageing. Exercise triggers the release of interleukin 15 (IL-15) which prevents the loss of the thin layer o...
With so many Aussies living sedentary lifestyles and sitting at desks eight hours a day, it’s important to think about ways you can add exercise to your day to day life. Often people are encouraged to walk an extra bus stop, or park in the furthest corner of the car park, but in our time poor societ...
We all know about dog years and cat years – but what about fitness years? Calculating your fitness age is all the rage, but can you really turn back the clock with exercise? The idea of exercising to stay youthful gets a major showcase this month when the World Masters Games touch down in Auckland,...
