Staying active has numerous health benefits which can be increasingly important as we get older. Keeping fit will not only help you to keep up with the grandkids, but reduce the risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Exercise will not only benefit your body, but your mind too! No one is suggesting you climb Mount Everest (unless that is your thing), … [Read more...]
5 Perfect Present Ideas for Cycling Dads
If you’re looking for a present for a man who loves nothing more than heading out on the open road, clad from head to toe in Lycra and eager to set his wheels in motion, you’re in luck…here are five perfect present ideas for dads who love to cycle! Signal gloves Zackee’s LED turn signal light gloves (pictured) are perfect if your dad does a lot of urban riding. Whether … [Read more...]
Misfit SHINE – Fitness + Sleep Monitor
If you are looking for a gadget to monitor your fitness while keeping you motivated check out the sleek and unobtrusive Misfit SHINE Fitness and Sleep Monitor. This can be worn in a variety ways, clip it on, wear it around your wrist, as a necklace or pop it in your pocket and start setting your fitness goals. It's even clever enough to tell the time. Track things … [Read more...]
Keeping Fit for Winter with Rochelle Gilmore
Rochelle Gilmore is an elite Australian sportswoman and Commonwealth Games cycling champion. Rachel is striving for the Olympics - this is one woman with bucket-loads of motivation and determination. She shares her tips for keeping fit during winter, so take inspiration from Rochelle and follow these 10 key steps: TIP ONE: MENTAL TRAINING Do what it takes to create a … [Read more...]
What Exercise is Right for Me?
By Fitness Expert Timo Topp With so many different exercise and sport options available you could get stuck at the blocks with a false start, not knowing what to do. In this article we will explore some of the most popular options out there and how they benefit you. Warming Up – Beginners The following exercises really suit the complete beginner such as people who haven’t … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Bike Riding
By Tash Hughes of Save Time Online Bike riding is a popular sport, but many of us don’t find the time to go for many rides even if we have a bike sitting in the garage somewhere collecting dust! A thirty minute bike ride will burn up about 8 kilojoules at a social pace, or 26 kj if you ride at 25 kph or faster. Compare that to 5kj for a slow walk or 9kj for half an hour of sit … [Read more...]
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