Enjoy the outdoors every Saturday morning at 40 locations around Brisbane with a free parkrun at 8 am to kickstart your weekend. Not just for runners … at parkrun you can walk, jog, run, push the pram or bring your dog along. It’s a free weekly social activity run by volunteers and as it’s non-competitive (you only compete against your own weekly times) encourages all … [Read more...] about Getting motivated to enjoy the outdoors in Winter: Free weekly parkrun in Brisbane
Health + Fitness
How To Beat Australia’s Winter And Cold Flu Season
To stay fighting fit this winter, Joshua Gaudry, Food Scientist at Flannerys Organic & Wholefood Market, says it’s important to stave off the winter chills by boosting your immune system now. “The cooler temperatures are upon us, and any time there is a change of season, our bodies need to adjust,” he says. “If we are tired, run down, stressed and are working … [Read more...] about How To Beat Australia’s Winter And Cold Flu Season
Queensland Reds player inside scoop
We've been given a little sneak peak inside of the Brisbane Rugby Union Fans Handbook: Queensland Reds Fun facts Reds Captain, Samu Kerevi (centre) is hooked on shoes, with a collection of over 40! JP and Ruan-Henry Smith (identical twins/props) have just launched a line of sausages in the Sunshine Coast. Izzack Rodda (lock) is a gun surfer, even though his … [Read more...] about Queensland Reds player inside scoop
Essential List of Yoga Classes in Brisbane
After sitting in a chair at a desk all day, you might like to stretch your body and get the blood flowing again. Here are some yoga-friendly spots the Brisbanista team have visited: Australian School of Meditation and Yoga (ASMY) Located in West End, Nundah, Springwood, Indooroopilly, Ipswich, Everton Park, Goodna, Mount Gravatt, Redcliffe, Redlands, Wynnum and Gold … [Read more...] about Essential List of Yoga Classes in Brisbane
7 Must-Know Reasons Why HIIT Works
HIIT or hi-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the most effective calorie-torching workouts out there. In a nutshell, HIIT will have you working hard for a short period of time, resting for a slightly longer period, then repeating the process. This workout is all about quality, not quantity and the short length intervals allow you to push yourself even harder. Here, … [Read more...] about 7 Must-Know Reasons Why HIIT Works