What is moderation?
Moderation - what on earth does that mean? The balanced program that wasn't that balanced for me I was always a big supporter of balance - so much so that I named my business Healthy Balance Fitness way back in…
Moderation - what on earth does that mean? The balanced program that wasn't that balanced for me I was always a big supporter of balance - so much so that I named my business Healthy Balance Fitness way back in…
What is the Moderation Movement Body Warrior Series? We're sharing quotes from our favourite 'Body Respect Warriors'. People who are spreading the word that all bodies deserve respect and care, and that our worth is not tied to our appearance, nor…
What is a foam roller, and how and why do I use it? A foam roller is an excellent way for runners of all levels to manage tightness. Tight muscles can be a contributing factor to many injuries, pain, poor…
Do we want our own weight bias to be detrimental to the body image of children? As I prepare for my next presentation for The Butterfly Foundation, a session for parents about supporting positive body esteem in children, I’ve been…
How to know if you're stuck in a diet mentality Zoe Nicholson (Accredited Practicing Dietitian at Figureate) has written many times about the importance of letting go the notion of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods. You can read here why this kind…
Jodie Arnot, director of Healthy Balance Fitness, and co-founder of The Moderation Movement talks with Chris Sandel from 7Health for the Real Health Radio podcast Listen here: Jodie Arnot talks with Chris Sandel on Real Health Radio Here’s…
Could you practice taking a more mindful approach to your health? Try paying attention to how you feel, the signals your body is sending you, and what would truly serve the needs you have. This week I've been super tired…
Our health is so much more than the food we choose to eat and the exercise we do (or don't) do Guest post written by the brilliant Kerry Beake, Nutritionist, Speaker & Coach at HAES Health... So many opinions…
Despite the rising prevalence of “Fitspo” in social media and marketing, Australian adults’ participation in physical activity is declining. Everywhere we look - Facebook, Instagram, Magazines, Newspapers, Television - there are a barrage of Fitspo images portraying what fitness supposedly…
How letting go of extreme health approaches will improve your health and life The Western World has become used to excess. We swing between both ends of the extremes: Restrictive diets to punish ourselves for a stretch of non-hungry…
The top 5 things you should quit to improve your wellness New Year brings a renewed focus on health goals, and unfortunately so many people feel like they need to quit foods to achieve improved wellness. Over the past few…
My child is overweight. What should I do?... A fitness professional's response Of course we worry about children. We want to protect and nurture them, give them the best possible start to life, and instil in them values and habits…
15 questions to ask yourself... What moderation looks like What is exercise moderation? Moderation is not a prescription or a rule. It’s not a particular type of exercise, number of sessions, or duration of activity, and will look different…
How to stay true to your own choices despite the negative messages and people in your life We’re bombarded with thousands of messages every day via social media, television, radio, magazines, billboards, and the people in our lives. Sometimes those…