Whether you have a goal to lose five kilos, or you plan to run your first 5km event, the key to your success is to set clear and concise goals to help get you there. Setting a goal is an essential part of any fitness journey, whether you are new to the gym, or you […]
Working in a busy maternity hospital is such a great job; I get to meet so many young women who are going through such an exciting time of their lives. It’s no secret though that having a baby is a life changing event! It can certainly take time for mums to settle in at home […]
Stress. A word so frequently used in our everyday lives, that we have all become accustomed to just accepting it. The problem is, do we really understand what stress does, and how it can impact our fitness results? Maria Simeone, Fitness Coach at the Australian Institute of Fitness exposes five reasons why stress is killing […]
Being consistent with your training is vital in the ongoing pursuit of your health and fitness goals. But you also need to stay well when working out if you’re going to get where you want to go. Try these 3 key strategies to help your immune system to function at its best. 1. BALANCE YOUR […]
Well it’s official – Winter has well and truly arrived. Winter has a knack for knocking us off track when it comes to staying active – it’s a breeding zone for excuses. “It’s too cold to go outside” and “I’d rather stay in bed” are just a few of the usual suspects! Sound familiar? In […]
Tired of being bombarded with the daily demands of becoming ‘skinny?’ Losing weight is often associated with extended cardio sessions and gruelling low calories diets. Yes, this works, but only in the short term. But what about long term effects? Have you thought about what it really means for your body to just religiously pound […]
We’ve long loved dogs for being man’s best friend but not so well known is that our pets can actually make us physically and mentally healthier. Just the presence of our pets can lift our spirits and help us relax. Pets are great caregivers. They keep us company when we’re sick or feeling down. They […]
Here at team MB we love a bargain! It’s one of the reasons we worked so hard to get an affordable activewear range up and running! When we first launched MB Active (formerly One Active) there was considerably less activewear in the market. Customers were sick of paying upwards of $90 for a pair of […]
So you’ve been in bed for a week with the flu or nursing a torn muscle and now you think you’re ready to get back into exercise? Before you do, make sure you read on to find out how to ease back into the game! WHEN AM I READY TO START TRAINING AGAIN? Often people who […]
Researchers at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane are helping to improve the lives of women with advanced breast cancer though exercise. Here’s how…. We all know exercise is an important part of a healthy life. But many people are unaware of the enormous benefits that exercise can provide to women with breast cancer, both […]