The Skinny on Diet Shakes for Weight Loss

by Alisha Smith | Monday, October 31, 2011

Shane Warne has a serious case of the shakes. The diet shakes. Having previously tipped the scales at a sizable 92kg, the now trim 78kg Warne credits diet shakes as a key intervention in the continued expansion of his hefty waistline. Football player Brendan Fevola and AFL star Steven Baker are also among the sportspeople who are turning to meal replacements in a bid to trim the fat. Shouldn’t they know better?

Maybe they do.

In the fitness industry, we’re taught to spurn the use of the myriad “get slim quick” gadgets and gizmos on the market- with shakes and bars often placing high up the list. Yet, I’m starting to wonder?  ...read more

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MyFitnessPal nutrition and fitness tracking app - a review

by Kathryn Weihen | Monday, October 10, 2011

Recently I became aware of a new fitness and nutrition website called MyFitnessPal.com. The site is basically a free tool that allows people to track their fitness activities and nutritional intake. The idea behind it is that by holding people accountable to what they do and don't do it will make it easier for them to achieve their fitness and health goals.  ...read more

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Fitness triumphs over medicine

by Oliver Kitchingman | Thursday, May 12, 2011

The following post was written by John Miller from www.fitandhealthyonline.com, a former PhysEd teacher who is now a health, fitness and wellbeing seminar presenter, program developer and author.

If you ever you wanted evidence that the best bet for the Commonwealth Department of Health was fitness not medicine, all you had to do was watch the final of The Biggest Loser.  ...read more

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Are nutrient-enhanced waters just 'expensive lolly water'?

by Oliver Kitchingman | Monday, January 17, 2011

The following post was written by nutritionist Dr Rebecca Reynolds, of Nutrition Undressed.
A recent article on SMH online reported that Choice consumer group has described nutrient-enhanced ‘water’ drinks as ‘expensive lolly waters’ and cautioned that ‘the labelling on several nutrient drinks created the impression they are healthy when often an apple and a glass of water is more beneficial’.  ...read more

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Love it or otherwise, we can use The Biggest Loser to boost our Fitness Businesses

by Analee Matthews | Tuesday, February 02, 2010

It's back on our boxes. And love it or hate it The Biggest Loser TV show has a potentially massive impact on our industry!

In past blogs, we've discussed whether the show is a pro or con for the industry, and whether it's offensive or helpful, but these ongoing debates aside, the bottom line is that there really is a great opportunity for PTs, clubs and group exercise instructors alike to tap into the heightened interest that the show creates, and really boost our business activities.   ...read more

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You Don’t Have To Be Thin To Be Irresistible

by Ryan Hogan | Wednesday, September 23, 2009

This blog post was written by featured Network presenter and friend, Justin Tamsett.

In recent weeks there has been ‘interesting’ media comments in regard to the global exposure of semi-nude model Lizzie Miller in Glamour magazine, who dared to have a roll of tummy fat.  ...read more

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An industry response to the article: The Myth About Exercise in Time Magazine

by Ryan Hogan | Thursday, August 20, 2009

On a recent trip to America, I was browsing a newsagent at the Seattle airport and came across TIME magazine with the following title on the cover: "The Myth About Exercise. Of course it's good for you, but it won't make you lose weight. Why it's what you eat that really counts." And to top it off, there was a massive picture of a woman on a treadmill eyeing a cupcake! Of course, I had to immediately buy the magazine and read the article.  ...read more

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Network's interview with acclaimed nutritionist Matt O'Neill.

by Ryan Hogan | Monday, March 02, 2009

Matt O'Neill is an Australian Fitness Industry presenter and educator, with years of experience both as a trainer and is his current role as the director of the SmartShape Centre for Weight Management in Sydney. He took some time aside to share his thoughts about the fitness industry and his experiences with us.. Read on and enjoy!

Network: You've been in the fitness industry for quite a while now. What things have you done throughout your career and what are you doing these days?
Matt: As a trainer many years ago, I worked in public, resort and corporate fitness centres. This hands-on work has helped me to understand how nutrition and weight management works in fitness facilities and the challenges it raises. So, most of my work now involves training workshops and courses for fitness professionals from my SmartShape Centre for Weight Management. I now do more online training. I also speak to the masses on Chanel 7’s Sunrise and Morning Show’s almost every week. The TV work is fun and ensures you give memorable advice.  ...read more

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New Research on Sugar Addiction

by Ryan Hogan | Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The following post is authored by Networks head online trainer Alisha Smith: We’ve all suffered from the 3pm energy slump and all too often find ourselves feeling unable to resist the temptation of a chocolate bar (or two) to make it through the rest of the day. However, while we often put down our sweet indiscretions to a lack of willpower, recently released research demonstrates the truth behind the highly addictive power of that little white crystal we all crave- sugar.  ...read more

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