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Exercise for women is about the mental benefits not just physical

Mood swings, low energy levels and lack of motivation all have something in common - being the result of a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle.

UC joins path towards suicide-free Canberra

Striding towards a suicide-free city, Running for Resilience has partnered with the University of Canberra to host a run for wellbeing.

Get moving for your mental health

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains the vital role exercise and physical movement plays in keeping our minds healthy and happy.

Local charity running towards suicide-free Canberra

Could Canberra be a suicide-free city by 2033? That is the mission of the group of passionate and community-minded individuals spearheading Running for Resilience (R4R). Launching in 2019, the weekly running initiative...

Improve flexibility in just eight minutes a week

A study from the University of South Australia has discovered it takes as little as eight minutes each week to optimise flexibility progress.

Kickstart family connection with GKR Karate

Martial arts have found a new fanbase in a post-pandemic world with more Canberrra region locals training with GKR Karate.

Canberra ninjas helping keep kids fit … but shh, it’s a secret

Stealthy, agile, coordinated, and with cool costumes, ninjas make the perfect fitness role models –and one Canberra crew is sharing their skills at secret training camps.

Exercise more effective than medicines to manage mental health

A new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications.

10 minutes of aerobic exercise with exposure therapy reduces PTSD symptoms: study

A short burst of aerobic exercise is believed to promote a molecule in the brain that is crucial for learning to feel safe.

Men exercise on time borrowed from women, ANU study finds

Men appear to “borrow” free time from their female partners to keep up their exercise but women don’t get the same time in return which puts women's health at risk, according to new research from The Australian National University.

Spring clean your body and mind

One of the joys of living in Canberra is that we get to experience four distinct seasons.

All-over autumn workout

This week, let’s have a look at a good autumn workout to keep fit and healthy over these cooler months.

More sleep or more exercise: the best time trade-offs for children’s health

More sleep could offset children’s excess indulgence over school holidays as new research from the University of South Australia shows the same health benefits may be achieved by either extra sleep or extra exercise.

Free access to the YMCA for ACT Year 12 students

Attention stressed-out Year 12 students: did you know you can access the YMCA’s pool and gym facilities for free during your exam period? The YMCA, or the Y, has been running its ‘Take...

Working out post-pregnancy

Let’s have a look at some of the exercises and plans that may be of help for you after you’ve had your baby.

Plan your morning ritual

Capital Hydrotherapy’s Kirra Rankin shows us how to better manage and plan our morning rituals for the best possible start to the day.

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