Month: September 2019

Give a big, sweaty high five to our new editorial series, Class in Review. This is where the body+soul editorial team put their bodies on the line (literally) to honestly review the latest, greatest, weirdest and most creative workouts in Australia. You know that bittersweet feeling after leg day when you literally find yourself hobbling … Read more

We’ve previously brought to your attention the fact that yoga mats harbour a significant amount of germs. In fact, the average mat can contain up to 100,000 bacteria per cubic centimetre and they can survive for days it the mat is left uncleaned. To add to this, a regular yoga mat is often made with … Read more

There’s a certain stigma associated with pole dancing. Unfortunately, much of this falls on the idea that dancing is performed as a source of income, such as strippers, and those performing other types of sex work. However, Jennifer Lopez shared a behind-the-scenes video (watch our highlights above, or the full thing here) of how she … Read more

Confession: I was a little scared of the idea of owning a Smart Watch. After all my Screen Time was already scarily high… so adding more technology to my life seemed irresponsible, heck dangerous, even given my addiction to scrolling through Instagram/emailing late at night whilst in bed. I was fortunate enough to receive a … Read more

Running is undeniable one of the best ways to get in shape. Why? You don’t need a fancy gym, expensive equipment, or other people to get moving. All you need is yourself and your running shoes. But because it’s such a simple sport to take part in, it certainly doesn’t mean it’s easy. We asked … Read more

I asked myself the pivotal question: What would Julie do? Truth is, I already knew the answer. And yet, I’d already hit the ‘snooze’ button on my alarm twice. It was now 7.20. Feeling a tad sluggish from too many wines yesterday, I poked my head out from the covers reluctantly. When my editor first … Read more

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting zen after a calming yoga session. But what if, just what if, we told you doing yoga could be causing you more harm than good? The reason being comes down to the cleanliness of that harmful looking yoga mat. Generally speaking, the average mat can contain up … Read more

I always say that there is no quick fix and you can’t cut corners when it comes to your health. However, there are definitely some tips and tricks I have picked up in my almost two decades as a personal trainer. So if you’re looking for a little boost to help speed up your results, … Read more

Anyone who can’t admit corded earphones are a complete distraction and nuisance during a workout is either a) not working out hard enough, or b) from another planet. In fact, wireless earphones have become so mainstream that it’s almost weird when you see a person working out with a cord flapping and flopping about… not … Read more

Just when you thought the health industry couldn’t take things any further, fitness brand Acabada has just dropped the latest bombshell: CBD infused activewear. According to the NYC based brand, they believe infusing clothes with CBD can help speed up the recovery process. Cannabidiol or CBD – naturally sourced from hemp plants – is one … Read more