It’s been two years since hemp foods have been legally sold in Australia. So…have you tried any yet?

A bit of background first. In November 2017, the Food Standards Code was amended to permit the sale of low-THC hemp seed foods. Hemp is a species of the cannabis plant (yep, CANNABIS!) that has a low concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana. This means that you won’t experience the infamous effects of marijuana when you eat hemp foods.

Looking for a short, sharp workout that will strengthen, sculpt and define your abs from every angle? We’ve got you covered with an intense 5-minute session that provides the challenge that your mid-section demands in order to make the gains that you deserve. 



Perform this workout 3 times per week on alternate days. Perform each exercise in a controlled, deliberate manner, emphasising a deliberate squeeze in the contracted position. You do not have to pause in the contracted position of the exercise, but you should feel an emphasis on the muscle. 

So much of our lives have been turned inside-out and upside-down by the novel coronavirus, including the way we shop, cook and eat. And as with all changes that happen rapidly and unexpectedly, we may still be finding our feet and trying our best to adjust to a completely new norm. So how do we maintain a healthy, balanced diet (and stay sane at the same time!) during this challenge?

The massive surge in popularity of gym training has brought with it the inevitable raft of consumer products ready to cash in on the public’s fitness obsession. Some of these products are actually beneficial (think of the shaker bottle), but most of them are simply time and money wasters.

At first glance, you might be inclined to put weightlifting shoes in the latter category. After all, the old-time lifters didn’t wear special training shoes. In fact, you can find dozens of photos online of the greatest physiques of all time squatting in bare feet (yes, I’m talking about Arnold!).

For years we’ve been told that, to develop that fat free, muscular, athletic body we need to be eating every 3 hours. So, why on earth would we want to start fasting, let alone do it every day? Because it works – whether you are wanting to lose fat, build muscle or do both! Let’s find out why.

Yoga has enjoyed a boom in popularity throughout the Western world in recent years. One of the lesser known forms of yoga, yet one that holds great promise for everyone, is called Yin Yoga. Never heard of it? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Now’s the time to get up to speed on Yin Yoga.