Fishing can be a very relaxing outdoor activity, or quite a competitive sport. To successfully fish, it’s important to tie strong fishing knots. Why do your fishing knots keep breaking? Fishing knots break when the strain of fishing exceeds the…
When you run, it’s good to measure the time it takes you to cover a distance. It can help you track your fitness progress. As a guide, how long should it take to run 1km? On average, a 1km run…
A 5K race is an achievable goal for beginners who want to challenge themselves with a manageable distance. Though the time you will take to complete this race is dependent on factors such as sex, age, and fitness level. So,…
Everyone is encouraged to dance at some point throughout their lifetime. There are lots of learning opportunities, especially for kids, that are offered. But is dancing good for children? Dancing is a great activity for children to build their physical,…
Engaging in sporting activities has great benefits for our physical and mental health. But our bodies won’t be able to put up with the impact of certain sports forever. How old should you be before you stop sports? Most sports…
Lots of people think that running while overweight would do more damage to your body and joints than good. But what if this isn’t the case? Is running while overweight actually bad for your knees? Pacing yourself when running while…
Reading is a great way to pass time and learn lots of information about the world around us. But it has developed a stigma of becoming a boring task. Even so, why is it recommended to read every day? Reading…
We have all heard the terms ‘book smart’ and ‘street smart’, but do you truly know what this means? If the two are so different, is it better to be book smart or street smart? It’s important to have both…
Fitness videos and online coaching have become very popular training options over the past decade. But people are sceptical about how effective they really are. Does online fitness training actually work? Online fitness training can produce great fitness results provided…
Everyone loves the smell of fresh air, especially after long hot days. The best time to get this air is often throughout the night. But, is it safe to leave your windows open at night? A window can be left…
Watching the Australian Open each year can really get you pumped about tennis, but many of us never picked up the sport as a kid. Still, tennis is a great game to get involved with. Are you questioning if you’re…
It’s easy enough to come up with ideas in your head, but sometimes visual motivation is key to bringing them to life. When this happens, it is often recommended to make a mood board. So, when exactly are mood boards…
No parent ever wants to find that their child is being bullied, but it, unfortunately, can happen to most kids. When it does though, there are things you can do as a parent to support your child. Let’s talk about…
Running is hard, especially when you are first starting out and it can become frustrating when you can’t run far. You might have certain distances you want to achieve but may be struggling to run them without stopping. Are you…
Walking and running are some of the best exercises you can do for your body. But sometimes you feel guilty for not running as far as you walk. In that case, let’s looking walking 5km vs running 5km. Running 5km…
Running 1km is not easy for a lot of people when they first start running. You might find you can run for a few metres but then need to slow down because you’re out of breath. When this is the…
Exercising regularly is very important for maintaining good health, assisting with blood circulation and muscle development. As children, our parents encourage us to be active, but they often overlook their own health and exercise habits. When this happens, how do…
Running is a great exercise that lots of people use to stay healthy. But it can be very challenging while you build up your fitness. People often become frustrated by their need to stop running from becoming puffed out. How…
