Strong Fitness Magazine Australia

Eight years ago, I would have laughed if you’d told me I would be in the fitness industry. Fitness was never a part of my upbringing, so the idea of exercise was an intimidating concept. My fitness journey began after my first pregnancy, when I gaine

Overtraining occurs when your training load exceeds the rate at which your body can repair itself; essentially, when people train too much and too hard without adequate recovery. It’s not something that happens overnight – it often takes weeks to mon

If you’ve just taken up running, you might be hesitant to shell out your dough for high-tech sneakers and supplements marketed to elite runners – but one study published in Frontiers in Physiology wants you to think again. Researchers found that thos

It may sound cliché, but taking the stairs when possible really does make you fitter. Stair climbing three times per day improved fitness, strength and power in otherwise sedentary participants, according to Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metaboli

When it comes to a post-workout snack, research shows milk proteins (such as cottage cheese and Greek yoghurt) were more effective in the support of quick growth of lean muscle mass than soy proteins. 16g A ¾ CUP OF LOW-FAT PLAIN GREEK YOGHURT PROVI

If you love to roast your partner, this study from Appalachian State University suggests you may have cracked the code for a lasting relationship. Acknowledging your partner’s flaws and realness through poking fun at them might let them know that you

Need another reason not to skip your vitamin D each day? A new study shows vitamin D may support improved insulin sensitivity, decreasing your risk of type 2 diabetes. L-Norvaline, an amino acid found in common fitness and bodybuilding supplements

Intermittent fasting is a hot topic, but research published in Scientific Reports has delivered one insight for the ‘pro’ column: increased lifespan. Researchers found that fasting increased certain metabolites responsible for maintenance of muscle a

A crop top with a relaxed fit, you can pair with layers or wear it solo as the season changes. Contrast details and subtle logos give this soft tee a sporty twist. $30, reebok.com.au After all, silver is the new black! Keep training no matter what t

This is the olfactive equivalent to a Fruit Tingle (remember those?) and is as cheerful a perfume as it is chic on the shelf. The botanical blend of light citrus, uplifting greens and smooth raspberry notes is an instant pick-me-up. $78, ime-natural

When aiming to lose body fat, the first consideration is energy balance. It’s a little more complicated than that, but unless you nail this principle first, you’re going to be disappointed. You also need to be clear: fat loss and weight loss are not

That said, there’s no denying that fitness model Claudia Jovanovski knows a thing or two about shaping and maintaining an epic physique. Whether you’re awash with motivation now the weather is a little warmer, looking to get your endorphin hit in the

We’ve all seen it. Men: report to the weights room. Bring scary-sized dumbbells and perform alternating bicep curls in front of the mirror. Don’t forget to grimace and grunt and stare at your own ‘bigness’ while you’re at it. Women: see you at the tr

Here’s a couple of our experts’ favourites: Quads, glutes The quads are made up of four muscles and the glutes three, so the squat – which targets the lot – provides epic bang for your buck no matter your goal, says Cantlin. Whether it’s shapely glut

Standing in the glow of the fridge light whispering “Just one more bite”, only to keep returning until that leftover birthday cake is nothing but crumbs. Before you fall into a shame spiral, know that you’re not alone. In fact, research suggests your

For some (okay, maybe more than some), a dependency on food is less about a physical addiction and more about filling an emotional void. “Low self-esteem, trauma and social isolation can trigger reliance on food to provide a psychological feeling of

For women who eat, sleep and breathe fitness, proper nutrition to fuel your workouts is a nobrainer. Continuously staying up to date on the latest health food trends is probably already a part of your daily scrolling regime, but have you ever conside

These pairings may seem like they’ve got it all, but in the end, they just can’t make it work. Milk casein prevents tea’s antioxidant absorption. Citrus messes with enzymes that break down carbohydrates. Fruit demands different enzymes than grains or

I now coach women on conquering emotional eating, getting lean using sustainable methods and healing their gut symptoms. I also run a popular group-based program called Love Living Lean, where I show women how to optimally fuel their body, and the be

Like Taylor Swift taught us, when things are bringing you down, you try to shake it off. Or run it off. Or box, lift and sweat it off, until you don’t think about it anymore. But can training really lift your mood and significantly improve your menta

Training isn’t the only secret to improved mental health – the health of the microbiota in your gut can also play a role. You know that feeling you get when you’re a bit nervous – the one where your stomach’s churning right before a big work presenta

Not so long ago, I lost a good friend in New Zealand to suicide. He was 38. He was smart and intelligent, funny and sensitive. He was popular and the life of the party. A gifted athlete and successful actor. From the outside looking in, he had everyt

After waiting for what seemed like hours in the sterile, impersonal examination room, I couldn’t help but hold my breath as the physician finally opened the door to greet me. I had expended so much energy over the previous five months trying to hope

WHO TRIED IT: Mikaila Kukurudza, Editorial Contributor and Fitness Enthusiast WHAT IT IS: A no-impact (but crazy intense) Pilatesstyle class using the Megaformer™ (a $10,000 machine) to lengthen and strengthen every muscle through controlled resist

Day first discovered her love for the weights room as a young 20-something single parent of two boys, who needed a way to feel strong – in mind as much as body. She’s now been training for over 31 years – originally using bodybuilding methods, before

Feel sick when you consume dairy, but still want to hit your macro targets? We love Bulk Nutrients’ HCP because it’s lactose free, but still packed with pure protein, coming in at over 95 per cent protein in raw form. Every 25g serve delivers 20g of

The Pussycat Dolls to solo music to musical theatre to TV show judge, to Moana’s mum to who knows what next – there’s too many highlights to pick just one! Of course we all want to look our best, but for me it really affects how I feel – not only abo