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No matter the time of year, yoga offers a perfect way to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. From energising spring flows to grounding winter practices, discover how to tailor your yoga routine to match the rhythm of every season.
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All it takes is a little bit of time each day and some basic yoga moves to help relieve the stresses of your busy life. By stretching your body, your mind will follow, gaining balance and focus to help keep you calm.
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We use them without thinking every day to lift, bend, twist and even stand, but weak core muscles can lead to back pain, aches and injuries. Stay stable and flexible with these five simple exercises.
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The new year is a time where people like to reflect on how far they have come and plan for the year ahead.
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Reformer pilates is steadily growing in popularity, with new studios opening regularly in major cities all over the world.
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Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated.
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With every lunge you not only improve your physical health but increase the strength of your mind.
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Any runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair of shoes. But how regularly should runners fork out hundreds of dollars on their next pair?
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Climbing stairs for a few minutes at short intervals throughout the day can boost heart health – new study.
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Many people experience neck tension due to stress, poor posture, or long hours spent sitting at a desk.
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Calisthenics, a workout routine that has existed for centuries, has seen a major resurgence in recent years – partly due to its simplicity and effectiveness.
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Studies show that fitness or exercise can curb anxiety in patients dealing with a chronic illness such as heart and circulatory problems, fibromyalgia, arthritis, mental health problems, cancer, and breathing disorders.
The study demonstrates that aerobic exercise has profound effects on brain chemistry and physiology. The behavioural effects of a single exercise “intervention” include improved executive function, enhanced mood and decreased stress levels. The results are a big step toward understanding how the positive impact of exercise may accrue over time to cause long-lasting changes in the brain.
“Exercise interventions are currently being used to help address everything from cognitive impairments in normal ageing, minimal cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease to motor deficits in Parkinson’s disease and mood states in depression,” Suzuki says.
So if you’re serious about keeping your mind healthy and active, it’s worth moving your body too.
Research conducted by Roy Morgan showed that almost three in four New Zealanders doesn’t eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables. Only around one in three Kiwi women and one in five men eat three or more serves of vegetables and two or more serves of fruit each day, the amount recommended by the New Zealand Ministry of Health.