When group exercise stands the test of time...

by Analee Matthews | Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Network: Marietta Mehanni. You have made such an enormous contribution to the Australian fitness industry over the years. Can you shed some light on what you've done during your fitness career?

MM: The question could be what haven't I done? My first passion is teaching group fitness, which I still do 19 classes in different formats including aqua per week. I have coordinated group fitness programs, did a little bit of personal training, taught school groups, trained and choreographed for school aerobic teams, competed in Funk competitions, choreographed and performed in fund raising events, modelled for clothing companies and have participated the 'shopping centre' performances. I have also presented in 7 countries and still do so as well as train group fitness and aqua instructors, lecture for Cert III and IV in fitness, mentor several group fitness and aqua instructors and presenters per week and develop and write courses for group fitness, coordinators, presenters and Gymstick. I also write fitness related articles, and do TV, radio and newspaper interviews.  ...read more

Put some punch in your fitness career!

by Analee Matthews | Sunday, February 01, 2009

BRUCE TOWNHILL PUTS SOME PUNCH IN YOUR FITNESS CAREER

CEO of PUNCH and PUNCH EQUIPMENT Bruce Townhill is a passionate and skilled individual, who is educating the masses about correct boxing technique and providing the industry with quality boxing equipment, accessories and apparel.  ...read more

Introducing the other (and way cooler!) Len Kravitz!

by Analee Matthews | Wednesday, January 28, 2009

DR LEN KRAVITZ IS COMING BACK TO SYDNEY (YIPPEE!)

Once you meet him, world-renown exercise physiologist, Dr Len Kravitz is someone you will never forget! His passion, his unique presentation style, his humour and his extensive knowledge leaves you hanging on every word and yearning to learn more. In the lead up to FILEX, which is a regular in Len's presentation diary, Network caught up with this guru of gurus, to find out a little more about the man we know you will adore!

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Can exercise raise the risk of developing pre-eclampsia?

by Analee Matthews | Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Can exercise raise the risk of developing pre-eclampsia?

Pre-eclampsia is an increase in blood pressure (compared to pre-pregnancy levels) and high levels of protein in the urine, usually occurring in the 2nd half of the pregnancy. While mild pre-eclampsia can be managed, if the pre-eclampsia is severe, the only way to cure it is to deliver the baby, which of course can be very risky for mother and baby depending on how early delivery is.  ...read more

Network introduces you to key fitness industry people

by Analee Matthews | Monday, December 22, 2008

Part of Network's role is to provide you with opportunities to expand and strengthen your own network of knowledge and contacts, so over the coming months we'll introduce you to some of the key players and personalities from within the Australian and global fitness industry.

INTRODUCING... DONNA HUTCHINSON FROM CANADA  ...read more