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Love A Good Tune?

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Have you ever thought about getting into jogging or walking on a regular basis and found yourself bored within 5 minutes of starting? Many of you may consider exercise tedious, but if you have a love of music, combining the two may be just what you need to kick-start or reignite your love for exercise […]

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I lost 39kg in 6 months!

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Name: Andrew Kallas Member since: March 2014 (6 months) Reason for joining: Weight gain due to knee injury Top tip: Never give up, even if you stumble along the way. How long have you been a member of Health Mates? I joined in March 2014, so just 6 months. What, or who, inspired you to get […]

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The Benefits of Group Exercise

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By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing)  There are many benefits to participating in group exercise classes, some of which we will look at in more detail below.  1. BEAT THE BOREDOM A common reason given for quitting an exercise program is boredom. A variety of class formats will keep you […]

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The Benefits of Group Exercise

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Are you lacking motivation for your workouts? Are you tired of the same routine or need an ‘extra push’ to get the most out of your workout? If you have answered yes to any of these questions you should really try a group exercise class! There are numerous benefits to participating in group exercise, for […]