Wellbeing at home

10,000 steps vs. the gym: Which workout is better?

When it comes to keeping fit, some people swear by a full day of continuous movement, while others reckon 20 minutes of maximum effort will do the trick. But what’s more effective? Here’s what Chris Judd has to say on the matter.

2 September 2020 | 5 min read

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How to maintain motivation during winter

Finding the motivation to go for a run is easy when the sun is shining, but what about when it’s cold and rainy, and you’re dealing with a global pandemic? Laura Henshaw shares her favourite methods for staying active when it’s miserable outside, or when we’re stuck indoors. 

13 August 2020 | 5 min read

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Real-life stories: what’s it really like to visit a therapist?

While conversations about mental health are louder than ever, there still seems to be an unhelpful stigma attached to ‘going to therapy’. We chat to three Australians about their experiences of seeing a therapist.

30 October 2020 | 9 min read

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WHY ISN’T MINDFULNESS WORKING FOR ME?

Have you ever tried mindfulness or meditation and it just hasn’t quite… clicked? AIA Vitality Ambassador Dr. Jaime Lee offers up some encouragement.

13 October 2020 | 5 min read

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Marika Day: A dietitian’s guide to plant-based protein

Plant-based diets are booming in popularity. But when it comes to plant-based sources of protein, some are better than others. Marika Day shares her advice about finding the right nutritional balance.

1 November 2020 | 5 min read

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7 foods that aren’t always as healthy as they seem

Turns out some ‘healthy’ foods aren’t that good for you after all. We look at seven unhealthy ‘health’ foods, and Dietitian and AIA Vitality Ambassador Marika Day offers some alternatives.

01 October 2020 | 5 min read

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Can you actually strengthen your self-discipline?

Is discipline holding you back from your wellbeing goals? AIA Vitality Ambassadors Dr Jaime Lee and Samantha Gash weigh in on how we can develop better self-discipline and impulse control.

10 November 2020 | 5 min read

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Is putting mental health first the ultimate fitness ‘hack’?

Can you imagine how much easier it would be to stick to an exercise routine if you could see the benefits immediately? As it happens, you can – but it’s all in the mind.

23 October 2020 | 6 min read

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