Month: November 2019

Christmas is the best time of the year, but it’s deciding on gifts that can turn you into a bit of a Grinch. Don’t worry, we understand, which is why the body+soul editorial team is presenting you with our ultimate Christmas Gift Guide collection. Whether you’re buying a gift for a family member, friend or … Read more

Dr Evelyn Lewin explores this latest hybrid yoga trend, and went to exercise heaven in the process.  So, massage yoga is a thing. Called Massoga®, it’s the brainchild of Wallis Murphy. Wallis officially started Massoga back in 2016, after she kept hearing positive feedback from her students on the adjustments she performed during her classes … Read more

From discounted Pilates classes to cheap activewear, shop up a healthy storm by taking advantage of one of the year’s biggest sales.  The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are one of the world’s busiest shopping periods. Even though the phenomenon started the US, us Aussies have jumped on board, offering the hottest deals you … Read more

From cutting back on calories to training for hours at the gym, burning fat may seem like a daunting task. But celebrity trainer Sam Wood, proves it’s not hard at all.  Put down the oxyshred, get out of the sauna and bin the green tea pills. There is no magic potion, no silver bullet, no … Read more

From a monogrammed reusable water bottle to waterproof speakers you can customise, these personalised gifts will show you really care. Christmas is the best time of the year, but it’s deciding on gifts that can turn you into a bit of a Grinch. Don’t worry, we understand, which is why the body+soul editorial team is … Read more

From delicious plant-based desserts to hearty comfort food recipes, here are the latest vegan cookbooks for your herbivorous friends to help satisfy their hunger.  Christmas is the best time of the year, but it’s deciding on gifts that can turn you into a bit of a Grinch. Don’t worry, we understand, which is why the … Read more

Not sure what to wear to your mat or Reformer Pilates class? We asked the experts – and the answer was unequivocal.  You might think that a Pilates class is somewhere you can wear any old activewear – but don’t let the low-impact vibe of this year’s workout du jour fool you. The precision of … Read more

Maryanne Osborne, 48, was a dedicated fitness fanatic until a shock diagnosis changed her life. “For 10 years, being super fit was a big part of my identity. I worked out at the gym five or six mornings a week and I loved it because it helped me mentally as much as it did physically. … Read more

From a meditation headband to the best sports watch, and everything in between, here are the latest and greatest gadgets to gift your tech guru. Christmas is the best time of the year, but it’s deciding on gifts that can turn you into a bit of a Grinch. Don’t worry, we understand, which is why … Read more

If you want to maintain a healthy weight you should be incorporating cardio and strength training into your fitness regime, according to a new study. If you want to maintain a healthy weight, should you be pounding the treadmill? Or, are your efforts better spent pumping steel? Cardio versus strength training: it’s a debate nearly … Read more