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How Behavioural Science Helps You Choose the Right Gym

14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read

A gym can look impressive and still be hard to keep using. Behavioural research and Australian stories point to a simpler test: can you reach it easily, enjoy the session, ask for help and return after a break? Julie Dickson's experience and an Auslan-led Queensland gym show how support can...

Push-Up Challenge and Mental Health — What Research Shows

01 May 2026 · 6 min read

Every June, tens of thousands of Australians take on the Push-Up Challenge — a 24-day event pairing daily push-up targets with mental health facts. A University of Melbourne study tracking over 42,000 participants found the challenge led to significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms, and made participants twice as...

Melbourne's Free Outdoor Fitness Program is Back!

23 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

Melbourne's best-kept fitness secret is out! The City of Melbourne is rolling out a huge schedule of 'Free Fitness in the Park' classes this season, covering everything from calming Tai Chi and Yoga to high-energy Boxing and Zumba. This brilliant initiative removes the cost barrier and brings qualified instructors to...