4 minute read
Sweat it out
TAKE IT UP A NOTCH
HEARD ABOUT EVERESTING AND GAMIFICATION? THEY’RE THE LATEST IN WORKOUTS, NOW PLAYING AT A GYM OR SCREEN NEAR YOU
This year, life looks a little diff erent. And even more so when it comes to your workout, as we try to make up for lost training ground post-lockdown.
“We’ve seen 97 per cent of our members return postlockdown,” Body Fit Training founder and joint chief executive offi cer Cameron Falloon says.
“Seven out of 10 people reported daily feelings of stress and anxiety during the global pandemic. Exercise is one of the most eff ective ways to deal with this.”
Cameron says people are now craving team sports and group participation after feeling isolated for so long. “Being in a team environment can bring out your best, push you to your limits and completely shift your energy.”
Work out like a rock star
Unleash your inner Keith Moon with Pound, a 45-minute full body cardio session that allows you to rock out and work out. Become the music by using lightly weighted drumsticks in a class that combines cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Genesis Health and Fitness national fi tness manager Sam Merza says: “The drumsticks give a focused outlet for your energy and distract you from the high intensity and duration of your workout.” genesisfi tness.com.au
Catch up with friends
If last year taught us anything, it is our need to see friends and family. Get the girls together and sweat it out at a Zadi training session. It is designed with women in mind, and combines HIIT and functional training. The goal? Weight loss, a healthier heart, increased metabolism and better strength and fi tness. Plus you’ll burn up to 2092kJ in a session. zadi.com.au
Reach the peak
Overseas travel may not be possible at the moment, but that hasn’t stopped fi tness enthusiasts from “virtually” attempting the feat of climbing the 8848m elevation of Mt Everest — a challenge called “everesting”. Coupled with the popularity of the Peloton bike (soon to be launched in Australia) whereby participants compete with each other to notch up enough kilometres to reach the summit, it’s all about fi nding new summits to conquer. onepeloton.com.au
Multitask for muscles
Flow Athletic founder Ben Lucas has seen an increase in people wanting to achieve more with their bodies. “We’ve noticed people now want to push their limits to see what they’re capable of,” he says. “A favourite is our hybrid training 30-minute spin class alongside a 30-minute strength class to maximise the results of the workout.” fl owathletic.com.au
Play games
Use your screen time for good with “gamifi cation” — participants use game principles in their chosen sport in order to make the activity more enjoyable. The newly launched Zwift program combines video games with the intensity of serious training — you can choose from training plans, group rides on 150 diff erent routes around the world or run (virtually) alongside someone in your community. Olympic champion and former track cyclist Anna Meares says Zwift “is an exciting part of my routine and a great way to stay active and connect with a community”. Anna says she loves the ability to “travel” during her exercise, alongside the thrill of unlocking badges and joining group rides with old friends. zwift.com
Sweat it out
Forget steam rooms, it’s time to take it up a notch with an infrared sauna session. “Infrared saunas allow heat to penetrate deeper into the body, fantastic for enhancing collagen production in your skin,” says Simon Anderson, co-founder of Sydney’s SOMA Collection with Franco Atashi. “You can burn up to 500 calories (2092kJ) in a 45-minute session and it’s great for your parasympathetic nervous system, helping the body relax and de-stress.” somacollection.com.au
Gentle, effective relief of constipation
FLAVOURS for every taste
OPTIONS for every lifestyle
ADULTS & CHILDREN from 2 years old
FREE of Lactose
FREE of Gluten
FREE of Sucrose
2 to 11 years
12 years and over
Orange flavoured MOVICOL® Liquid is fast and easy to dilute in water, with no stirring required.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, TALK TO YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.
MOVICOL®, NORGINE and the sail logo are registered trademarks of the Norgine group of companies. Norgine Pty Ltd. Suite 3.01, Building A, 20 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Australia. AU-GE-MOV-2100012. Date of Preparation: February 2021. NOR7223.
AC11059-0321
