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Rajinder Singh: The Story of the Skipping Sikh
Rajinder Singh began filming skipping videos from his west London allotment during the 2020 lockdown. The retired bus driver wanted older people to keep moving while places of worship were closed. His videos helped raise nearly £15,000 for NHS charities and led to an MBE. In 2021, he completed his...
Why Starting Exercise Slowly Works
Starting exercise slowly helps you find a level you can repeat and build from. This guide explains what a gradual start looks like, why short sessions still count and why no fixed weekly increase suits everyone. It also includes a simple run-walk example and signs that you should pause before...
10 Free Fitness Apps Australians Can Use in 2026
Free fitness apps can guide home workouts, build running plans, record outdoor activities or count daily steps. This guide compares ten current options available to Australians in 2026. It explains what each free version does, where paid extras begin and which devices may be needed. Choose by the job you...
10 Fitness Challenges to Try with a Friend
Try ten simple fitness challenges with a friend, from walking streaks and step targets to strength, cardio and balance tasks. Each idea includes a fair way to score progress when your fitness levels differ. The focus stays on consistency instead of naming one winner. The guide also explains what research...
How to Choose a Word of the Year for Activity
A word of the year can give your activity plans a simple, memorable theme, but the word alone is not a plan. Learn how to choose a useful word, connect it to a small weekly action and review it without treating every change as failure. Real examples show how words...
How to Keep an Active New Year's Resolution
An active New Year's resolution is easier to follow when it names a clear action and fits your normal week. Learn how to choose an activity, plan the first sessions, set a smaller fallback and review what worked. The guide also explains how to restart after a missed session. It...
Gym Alternatives: 5 Ways to Stay Active
You do not need a gym membership to build a useful fitness routine. Compare walking or running, home strength sessions, group fitness, community sport and outdoor activities. Each option has a different cost, schedule and level of support. Use this guide to choose an alternative that fits the barrier you...
How to Choose a Group Exercise Class
Group exercise class names do not tell you whether the pace, teaching style or timetable will suit you. Compare the session format, instructor, cost and travel time before joining. A trial class can show whether you can follow the movements and want to return. Current research suggests feeling capable may...
Why There Is No Single ‘Ideal’ Body
An ‘ideal’ body is a social standard, not a fitness test. Research links online appearance comparison with poorer body image, while Australian movement advice focuses on activity, strength, mobility and sleep. This article explains what the evidence can and cannot show. It also offers practical ways to shift exercise goals...
10 Practical Ways to Find Exercise Motivation
Exercise motivation changes from day to day, so a useful plan cannot depend on enthusiasm alone. These ten practical methods cover personal reasons, enjoyable activities, clear planning, smaller first steps, useful tracking and social support. They also show how to adjust a plan after a missed session instead of waiting...