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Written by Josh Hoodless Making a living is great but making a difference is greater! I have been in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years and have seen many businesses open and close, fads and diets come and go, and even come back again in disguise. However, one thing that will always remain a…

Written by Josh Hoodless If you can honestly stick to your regular exercise routine over the summer festive season uninterrupted, then that’s great! But for most of us, the summer holiday period involves work parties, family, friends, more parties, the ‘day after the party’ party, eating, shopping, vacations, school holidays, decorating and much more. Something…

Written by Josh Hoodless It’s seeming these days that everyone is a personal trainer (PT). Maybe the allure of making $50-$100 per hour watching other people sweat is very attractive and just about anyone can do that. Every PT and group fitness leader is ‘qualified’ to TELL you what to do. How many of them…

Written by Josh Hoodless Getting bored of your regular gym routine? Not moving as well as you used to? Hips are getting stiffer? The big buff gym junkies and the lean natural movement guys will always argue what’s best for everyone. I’m saying why not do both? It’s always time to get stronger but maybe…

Written by Josh Hoodless You don’t understand, I can’t do that! What about my injuries? What about my condition? What about my surgery? What about my age? What about my limitations? I’m too anxious. I was told I shouldn’t do that… If you are reading this right now that means you’re breathing and are alive!…

Written by Josh Hoodless The Fraser Coast is the perfect place to take our exercise outdoors. The water especially, no waves, no rips, no sharks (or maybe less chance of them in the shallow water), great temperatures and no crowds. Swimming is our national sport taking out the number 1 spot in participation. We all…

Written by Josh Hoodless People that exercise can be more creative thinkers, improve their management of neuro-behavioural disorders like ADHD and cognitively perform better at work. Exercise increases the production of mitochondria (the cellular organelles that generate and maintain our energy) in the muscles and the brain. This could explain our positive mental state after…

Written by Amy Notley I know all of you mums out there will agree with me when I say it can seem almost impossible finding time to do the things we love on a daily basis. At the same time I believe it’s crucial for our mental health and when we make space for ourselves,…

Written by Josh Hoodless With the theme of heroism this month, I wanted to share something with our readers that comes from the heart and doesn’t require scientific backup or statistical data. I have many heroes in our industry, but when I thought about it, all of these heroes get paid to be just that.…