Good balance is critical for older adults, so it’s also critical we play our part to help them build and maintain great balance by including targeted exercises in their weekly workouts. For those aged over 65 years, around 35% will experience a fall at least once a year. Fifteen percent of these falls will cause a serious physical injury such as a broken hip or brain injury, but it’s not only the physical consequences that can be devastating. Balance as we age As we age, our ability to control our balance during everyday activities declines for a multitude of reasons. Failing eyesight, inabili ..read more

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IS YOUR INSTRUCTOR YOUR HERO? Does your instructor / trainer keep you motivated? Are they inspiring? Do you want to show them your appreciation? Then you need to nominate them for our Inspirational Instructor / Trainer Award. This monthly award recognises the amazing work of our fitness instructors, trainers and coaches around Australia. Nominate now! The post Home – Is your instructor your hero appeared first on Physical Activity Australia ..read more

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AUSTRALIA AND THE BLUEARTH FOUNDATION As part of the Bluearth Foundation, we are committed to active living and improving Australians’ physical, social and emotional health. When you register with us, you will have opportunities to become part of our exciting programs to get Australia moving. We’re investing a more active Australia one step at a time and we would love you to share that vision with us. The post Home – Physical Activity Australia and Bluearth Foundation appeared first on Physical Activity Australia ..read more

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LATEST FAST TRACK PT COURSE Australian Fitness Academy have launched their Fast Track PT Course, which includes the 9 pre-requisite units in their Fitness Fundamentals + SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness. Get qualified in a field you’re passionate about and turn your love for fitness into a rewarding career. After completing the nine Fitness Fundamental units, you’ll then launch straight into the SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness, providing you with all the knowledge and skills you need to start working as a Personal Trainer. Learn more > (external link) WHY REGISTER WITH PHYSICAL ACTI ..read more

Whether it’s brushing our teeth, drinking coffee every morning, or checking the news every lunchtime, we’re undeniably creatures of habit. Habits, regular activities that we do in the same context (e.g., time, place, company, etc.) without thinking too much about it, is how our brains we carry out our regular activities efficiently. While most of our habits are harmless or helpful, some can become problems. This is especially true for habits that are inflexible and hard to break. The Cycle of Unhealthy Habits Many of our unhealthy habits are created when we repeatedly engage in behaviours ..read more

It’s no surprise that staying active at home comes with challenges. Staying at home has become the new norm and with so many lifestyle changes, before you know it, your sedentary time has increased without you even realizing it! Sedentary behaviour is any activity that involves sitting or lying down, such as watching television or working on a desktop computer. Increased sedentary time has been linked to poorer health outcomes, such as an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Exercise not only improves metabolic function, but also improves mood, brain function, immunity, cardiopulm ..read more

Starting a business is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences you can have, but how do you get started? There are many ways to approach starting your own business, but it is essential to consider your business idea, the time you have available, and the amount of money you want to invest in it before deciding. Starting your own business requires careful financial, legal, and strategic planning. Forbes have put together 8 simple steps that will help you get your business started in the right direction. 1. Have the Right Mindset The public often hears about overnight successes because ..read more