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Walking faster means living longer! 25 Aug 2011 | 04:13 pm
If you want to know how long grandpa is going to live, check out how fast he walks. Faster walking speed among people over 65 is associated with increased length of survival, according to a study publ...
Walk on water 11 Apr 2011 | 12:45 am
New research finds that walking in nature gives you a great health boost, and that the positive impacts increases if you walk by the sea or another watery view. Walk with a friend in the sunlight to ...
Time for nature 20 Mar 2011 | 11:43 pm
Wondering how best to spend your precious minutes? The American Psychological Association has the answer. It recently found that spending more time in nature and exercising can be as effective as drug...
Swim into Shape 28 Jan 2011 | 09:22 pm
With the ocean water around the 25-28 degree mark, don your cap and goggles and do your laps! Swimming remains one of the best and lowest impact activities for overall physical fitness and mental wel...
River City 14 Jan 2011 | 02:36 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the Queensland floods. It reminds us all how lucky we are to live the life we got given and a reminder to make the most of every day so go on, s...
Get Wet! 2 Dec 2010 | 05:42 pm
Straight out the door into….rain! If you feel like climbing under the doona you would be forgiven, but instead grab your cozzie and get swimming. Water temp is a beautiful 18 degrees and considering i...
Bare a foot! 21 Nov 2010 | 08:37 pm
Have bad knees? Go barefoot!! Barefoot walking works your toes and arches to improve shock absorption and balance. So hit the beach but work it in gradually. Make it a goal to walk along the soft sand...
Dolphins effect! 29 Oct 2010 | 11:57 am
US researchers found that people’s memory and attention improved by 20% when they walked in a park or near oceans as opposed to an urban environment. Not so this morning, while out along Bronte cliffs...
Oh glory days 18 Oct 2010 | 05:08 pm
Monday is always a good day to start your exercise regime so you start the week off in the right way. Grab your walking shoes, your friend, dog, child or partner and take advantage of Sydney’s gorgeou...
Sunday or a sundae? 16 Oct 2010 | 06:47 pm
Rewarding yourself after achieving some of your exercise goals (or any of your goals this week), allows you to bask in your own success. Congratulate yourself and make Sunday your sundae day!! You’re ...
