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How much does my child need to eat?

Children’s bodies go through rapid growth and development over the years, and what they eat really does make a difference. Feeding them a well-balanced...

Healthy School Lunches for Children

Making school lunches can seem like a relentless, overwhelming and often, thankless task at times. Honestly I know how you feel. On top of trying...

What should I eat before and after my workouts?

Pre-workout What and when you eat before exercising can make a massive difference to the quality of your workout. Food consumed before exercise is only...

Keep your kids well this winter!

Keeping children healthy over the winter season can be a real challenge. The cold and wet weather means little ones often spend more time...

Keeping well this winter!

As winter fast approaches, it brings with it the dreaded cold and flu season! It can be all too easy to fall prey to...

What to feed children after exercise

What children eat and drink after they exercise can make a big difference when it comes to how well their bodies are able to...

Top Tips for Men’s Health

Men – listen up, it is time to get healthy! According to NZ health statistics, at birth males already have a life expectancy of around...

My kids are super active and hungry all the time. What...

Good nutrition is especially important for your active, growing children! At times it may seem like your child’s stomach is a bottomless pit. To deal...

How Much Sugar Are You Drinking?

Did you know? Kiwi’s drink 4-5 times more sugar each day than the World Health Organisation recommends?  You might not add 5 teaspoons of sugar to...

Stay hydrated over summer – how much should you drink and...

It is impossible to suggest specific guidelines for people to follow when it comes to hydration quantities, however there are some general points to...

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Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better. At...

Weight training and cardio – together or separate?

Which should I do first - cardio or weights? Is doing cardio better than lifting weights for me? These are two questions I’ve found...

Swim School Spotlight: Morgan’s Story

Lisa, Tamara and Morgan. “I love being able to help kids progress. Kids (that I’ve taught) used to be petrified of the water and now...

How to use a pull buoy in your swim training

When you are at the pool you might see people in the water using a range of equipment, and wonder what the benefits are...

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