Have you ever noticed people who seem to train just as hard as you, or maybe even less, but have more speed, better endurance or build leaner muscles more quickly? Why is that? Read More

40 Plus Health Clubs Queanbeyan has now been supporting the local 40 Plus population and improving their quality of life since August 2007. Read More

The inaugural 40 Plus Queanbeyan Community Health Challenge culminated last weekend with the participation party.  Read More

Regular exercise can be an effective way to treat some forms of depression. Physical activity alters brain chemistry and leads to feelings of wellbeing. Exercise can also be an effective treatment for anxiety. Some research studies indicate that regular exercise may be as effective as other treatments like medication to relieve mild to moderate depression. Generally, exercise has a place in treatment as part of a comprehensive approach to the illness. Read More

Drinking is an important part of the diet, however, it is important to keep in mind that many drinks contain extra kilojoules. Read More

Tip 1 - Achievable exercise
Remember when you used to run around all day at school and then come home and play outside until you got called in for dinner?  Were you overweight then?  So what has changed in your life to make you overweight now?  Move it or gain it!  You can’t simply stop eating, so counter the kilojoules you take in, with achievable exercise to burn them off.  In addition to weight loss you will also become fitter, stronger, more confident, look great and feel fantastic.  Can you afford not to exercise? Read More

The reality of our busy lives these days is that at some point in time, you will be eating out. This may be due to work requirements, special events or simply picking up some take away on the way home to avoid cooking. Eating out can test your resolve as far as healthy eating goes.  Read More

1. Use it or lose it. As with any skill or capability we have learned, our physical, mental and social abilities will deteriorate if not challenged. This is intuitive, yet somehow as we age we attribute lost ability to getting old, rather than being out of shape or out of practice. Read More

Some people are interested in increasing muscle mass to enhance their look, strength and power.  The Australian Institute of Sport helps grow our countries best muscles and here, they help the rest of us. There is a lot of confusion as to how to go about increasing muscle size and function but here is a step by step guide to 'grow your own'.

Step 1: Start with a good training program
Muscles need stimulation to grow.  Seek expert advice from a reputable strength coach. Adjust your program as your strength develops. Read More

To be realistic about losing weight, you must understand that without exercise, you have very little chance of permanently changing your body shape (for the better). Read More