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7 Ways to Take Your Workout Outside

Nov 9, 2020
3 min

7 Ways to Take Your Workout Outside

Summer is fast approaching! While you definitely don't want to fall off the bandwagon with your current fitness routine, the warm sun is calling your name. After all, summer is the time to get outside and enjoy all that mother nature has to offer. The last place you want to be is inside. So, how can you stay fit and enjoy the summer weather? Here are 7 ways to take your workout outside: 1. Say Goodbye to the Treadmill & Hello to the Trails. Throw on your running shoes and hit

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Why You Need to add Fitness Boxing to Your Workout Routine

Oct 22, 2020
3 min

Why You Need to add Fitness Boxing to Your Workout Routine

Y ou put loads of time into staying fit, and it shows! Your muscles are toned, your BMI is healthy, and you look and feel great. However, there is a problem, and not a small one either: your current workout routine is really more of a "rut" than it is a "routine." You are not only hovering around the same fitness plateaus, but you're also probably struggling for motivation and the will to put your best effort into your workouts. So, what should you do? Listen to those excuses

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Four Supplements You'll Want to Be Using – And Two You Won't

Sep 24, 2020
4 min

Four Supplements You'll Want to Be Using – And Two You Won't

Okay, so you have your diet and exercise program both in check. You think you're ready to execute and see the results you've been hoping for. But, are you sure you aren't missing out on one thing? Supplements! While you technically you don't need supplements regularly, they can help you go that extra mile and give you an edge that you'd otherwise miss out on. This said, don't fall for all the hype out there at the same time either. Many supplements on the market promise magic

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5 tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

Aug 26, 2020
3 min

5 tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

Everyone wants to spend less money on food. Whether feeding a family of 5, cooking with a partner, or riding solo, food can take up a large portion of your income. Grocery bills can seem especially expensive when trying to eat healthily. However, healthy eating can be affordable if done correctly. Many foods are both nutritious and extremely cheap. Some of the healthiest, low-cost foods include; Spinach, cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, apples, bananas, eggs, peanuts, sunf

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Walk more for Fitness, Weight Loss, and Better Mental Health.

Jul 21, 2020
4 min

Walk more for Fitness, Weight Loss, and Better Mental Health.

How often do you exercise? Three times a week? Four? Five? Every workout you complete will help you get fitter, stronger, and leaner. Your workout efforts will also have a positive effect on your mental health and help improve the duration and quality of your sleep too. However, despite being a regular exerciser, you could still be classed as sedentary. If you work in an office or spend a lot of your time sitting down, your levels of activity may be insufficient. And what abo

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A Beginners Guide to Yoga

Jun 18, 2020
4 min

A Beginners Guide to Yoga

There are a variety of different styles of Yoga. To find out which one you might like best, the most important thing to do is just go to a class. Watching a video, trying some poses at home, or getting feedback from a friend may be informative, but everyone is different. The only way to know is to try it for yourself. Also, trying new, unfamiliar Yoga poses at home by yourself is ill-advised. Make sure you get some experience in classes before you work through any at-home pra

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Boost Your Immune System with these 5 Delicious Smoothies

May 13, 2020
4 min

Boost Your Immune System with these 5 Delicious Smoothies

A strong immune system is something that benefits everyone. Fueling your body with essential nutrients is paramount in maintaining high levels of immunity. Naturally occurring nutrients from food can help us increase our immune response to pathogens and other sources that may inhibit our body’s ability to properly defend itself. Perfect for any-time of day, these tasty smoothie recipes with immune-boosting ingredients will help you stay healthy, increase your body’s ability t

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Daily Mental Health Habits for Your Wellbeing

Apr 9, 2020
4 min

Daily Mental Health Habits for Your Wellbeing

We all get a little down and out sometimes, and even more so during these unprecedented times. And that's okay! But it's important to stay positive as, after all, optimal health isn't merely about the body. It's a mental thing too. Practising good mental health habits goes hand-in-hand with taking care of your body and your overall well-being. So, what mental habits should you start incorporating into your daily life? Here are 6 suggestions from the iSelf team that we hope yo

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Coronavirus: Keeping you Informed

Mar 31, 2020
4 min

Coronavirus: Keeping you Informed

At iSelf, our members trust us to help manage and protect their health; not only when they’re unwell but at times of uncertainty such as the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. What is COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? COVID-19 or Coronavirus, is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. As it’s a virus, antibiotics are not an effective treatment, but medical care can help manage symptoms which range from a mild cough to pneumonia. Most people who contract Coronavirus, will experi

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Invest in Your Most Important Asset:
Your Health!

Mar 23, 2020
3 min

Invest in Your Most Important Asset: Your Health!

We live in the age of investing. Be it investing in your career for that next promotion, investing your savings for your future, or investing in your relationships for those special people close to you. But what about investing in your most valuable asset? Your Health. Traditionally, this was as simple as eating right and exercising. But with the complexity and pressure of today's world, it is so much more. What about your mental health? What if medical treatment is required

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Self-Insuring: Can It Make your Health Insurance more Affordable?

Feb 27, 2020
4 min

Self-Insuring: Can It Make your Health Insurance more Affordable?

Most Australians view Health Insurance in two ways. To have or to have not. With the main reason for having not, being price and affordability. But things are rarely as black and white as that, particularly when talking about Health Insurance. There is, in fact, another option, and it's one that can help you afford protection for you and your loved ones where it really matters. Let's talk about self-insuring. But First, what is Health Insurance? To understand how self-insurin

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Are Health Insurance Extras Worth It?

Feb 13, 2020
4 min

Are Health Insurance Extras Worth It?

You've seen the ads. Get dental! Get optical! Get physio! Are you covered for extras? Why aren't you covered for extras? Bupa, NIB, AHM and the other major health insurers are eager to sell extras. But should you be covered for these cherries on top? As with any health insurance question, the answer isn't black or white. But by arming yourself with a little bit of information, you'll be able to make a far better decision as to whether health insurance extras are right for you

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Confused by Health Insurance? You're not Alone.

Jan 9, 2020
4 min

Confused by Health Insurance? You're not Alone.

Like most Australians, you are probably confused about Health Insurance? If you are, you’re not alone. With over 35 Insurers and more than 27,000 health insurance products on offer in the Australian market, it’s easy to be so! But maybe Health Insurance is something that you’ve never really thought about. After all, most of us don’t like thinking about illnesses or accidents. But like all things in life, Health is unpredictable. If you haven’t ever seriously thought about Hea

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