Holistic Fitness & Health

Ako Ito at Bloomberg puts all the latest fitness gadgets to the test... The Moov HR Burn gets #1 spot

These Are the Best Wearables to Make You Fit and Lose Weight Here’s why wearables are finally worth your money.

"Build up, train your muscles and joints for endurance to allow optimal adaptation, and, as always, properly fuel your body before and after for the long run, with adequate recovery periods in between."

- Kathleen Alleaume

What happens to your body when you run? WHETHER you’re a seasoned marathon runner or a rookie at pounding the pavement, understanding the physiological effects running has on your body is vital.

How does your suburb rate?

Health Tracker: Check how fit your postcode is There are only three postcodes in all of Victoria where there are more people who exercise than those who don't.

What's on the menu before your workout?

The Best Thing to Eat Before a Workout? Maybe Nothing at All Fasting before exercise may have beneficial effects on fat cells.

Here's an interesting take on flexibility and running... What do you think?

“When it comes to running, flexibility is overrated,” says Steve Magness, author of “The Science of Running” and cross country coach at the University of Houston. “Research shows that if you are too flexible, you are a less efficient runner.”

Read on

They say runners need flexibility, but you may be surprised at the latest thinking Some coaches now are saying you should forget the yoga and use that tightness.

Time is one of the biggest challenges to working out... Ever heard of High-intensity interval training?

If you think you don’t have time to exercise, H.I.I.T. may be the workout for you.

Well Guides: Really, Really Short Workouts Think you’re too busy to work out? We have the workout for you. In minutes, high-intensity interval training (H.I.I.T.) will have you sweating, breathing hard and maximizing the health benefits of exercise without the time commitment. Best of all, it’s scientifically proven to work.

Running is an important part of your overall fitness... Sarah Berry helps us learn more on our running styles

Ideal running style: should your foot hit the ground heel or toes first? Is hitting the ground heel-first like running with brakes on?

We just loved the guide to the marathon in this week's New Yorker, pass it on 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃🏿‍♀️

A Somewhat Accurate Guide to the Marathon - The New Yorker On Sunday, more than fifty thousand runners will hit the streets in the New York City Marathon. Here’s an illustrated primer.