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by Rinnah Schmid, April 2016 On New Years Eve I found out the most exciting news…that I was pregnant and going to be a Mum in August this year!! I can’t explain my excitement after 2 years of trying, 3 IVF clinics later and just about given up hope a little miracle happens by none other then Mother Nature herself! After competing in my...

(Image - Clash of Champions 2015 - Maureen O'Mara) by Missy Fitzwater  A first-hand account of how boxing changed 17 year-old Missy Fitzwater's outlook on life.  Recently I was asked the question that I am asked with a fair amount of frequency… why boxing? Boxing is my sport, and being a girl that participates in boxing is somewhat of an anomaly. So, the question ‘Why Boxing?’...

IMAGE: STING SPORTS ARMAPLUS STEALTH BOXING GLOVES by ALEX MCLEAN If you’re thinking about buying some new boxing gloves, or buying gloves for the boxer in your life, here are a few hints and tips that may help you go about this the right way. The number one rule when buying boxing gloves is:   NEVER BUY GLOVES UNLESS YOU’VE TRIED THEM ON.  If...

by Tully Lou I have been thinking a lot about balance lately. What does “balance” even feel like? Does balance mean everything is going perfectly in your world? I am always trying to be more balanced in my life. Sometimes I workout too much or work too hard. So be honest with yourself. What do you need in your ‘you’ time to make your...

IMAGE: Bonnie Sein after her injury By Bonnie Sein This my friends, is a true story. I never thought I’d be the type of person to end up in the emergency room due to a gym related incident. I’d never broken a bone before and for the most part considered myself quite capable of looking after my body and remaining injury and death free....

IMAGE: NSW Waratahs using STING Boxing equipment in the 2016 Pre-Season by JUSTIN WILSON, Fit Fusion PT & Former NZ Rugby Union Player I often get asked how intensive my training used to be during my years as a professional athlete. For 7 years I was coached by NZ Rugby 7's Guru, Gordon (Titich) Tietjens, who is famous for his grueling training sessions and strict...

by Christian Marchegiani After the great cardio vs weights debate, I think the question “how much exercise is enough?” comes a close second to what people most want to know about fitness. There are two analogies I'm going to use to answer this question - getting a sun tan, and making a coffee – which just happen to be my two favourite things. Most trainers...

by CHRISTIAN MARCHEGIANI In the health and fitness industry, this is the million dollar question. Should I do more cardio or weights based training if I want to lose fat? The most common answer is ‘oh, do a balance of both’. Well, I'm not going to give you that answer but what I will do is give you some information and let you make up...

by RINNAH SCHMID Original Post April 2013 Not long after I competed in my first IFBB competition, I received a phone call from Carol Graham (IFBB President Aust) to compete in the next Arnold 2013! Overwhelmed with excitement I screamed yes through the phone! Fast forward 12months and I’m getting ready for what will be the largest competition Id ever competed in. 15 weeks out...