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The business of biathlons

Andrew Boy Charlton Biathlon seriesIf for you, a biathlon translates to ‘buy-athalon’ (a shopping spree in two parts; coffee, then purchases), the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool Biathlon may not be your cup of tea.  If, on the other hand, you’re serious about getting fit for summer and can handle some competitive types, this CBD-series may...

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Work hard – play hard – eat fit food

Eat Fit Food on the goPick the dietary habit applicable to you: A) Running late, skip breakfast.B) Typical lunch – a coffee and sushi roll on the go, but don’t really feel full.C) 4pm – sugar craving hit! A dive to the biscuit jar or some other evil snack in your supplies drawer (promise to...

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Foodie spin-out

Randwick’s café strip Tour de France fever lingers in the air at Sydney’s Randwick North, dubbed ‘the Paris side’ of the leafy locale. Here, two French passions go hand-in-hand – cycling and café culture. With Spaniard Alberto Contador’s win at the French race still fresh, locals have been getting into the cycling spirit, vacuum-sealing themselves into garishly-coloured lycra...

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Time out for treats

The Day Spa Luxe ClubYou work hard for the money; twelve hour days is too often the norm. Somehow, you manage to squeeze in ‘quality time’, but it tends to be with the family, other half, or friends.  Leave it to The Day Spa at The Observatory Hotel to champion some decadent ‘me time’. Winner...

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Aloha

Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage If your passport is gathering dust under a GFC cloud, there is one way to get to Hawai’i this winter: in your mind. Shut your eyes and you are swept away on gentle waves of unconditional love and peace. Now imagine that the tension in your muscles is being released by...

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Martial lore

Tai Chi teachingsOn the edge of the willow pond in Centennial Park, a Snake Creeps Down, a Stork Spreads Wings and a man named Neal Sanders Grasps Sparrow’s Tail.  Neal, who has been practicing the complementary arts of acupuncture, tai chi, Chinese herbal medicine and remedial massage for over 15 years, teaches Tai Chi classes every Sunday...

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Feeling sluggish?

Get curious about ColonicsEverybody does it; it’s just that nobody talks about it. Whilst this detox treatment doesn’t always make for polite dinner party conversation, the results speak volumes. Modern diets and toxic lifestyles prevent your digestive systems from functioning as well as they should. Your tell-tale signs include heaviness, bloating, fatigue, congested skin, and...

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A look on the inside

Alkaline live blood screening test Seeing yourself truly for what you are takes on a whole new meaning at Alkaline. Inevitably, it’s hard to hide when the state of your health is screened under the microscope. Tucked away neatly in the middle of Potts Point, the anti-ageing health spa offers naturopathy remedies and sophisticated treatments...

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Home made

Personal Pilates Studio It’s dark, it’s now cold outside, and such non-incentives make it too easy to skip the gym. You don’t, however, have a get out-of-work-out pass altogether.  Not with your own Personal Pilates Studio. Created by former Australian Olympic swimmer Jade Winter, the secret’s in the springs. Secure the PPS apparatus to any closed...

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Rewarding bite

Bite4life health and fitness diary Snow White didn’t really need to take a bite. She didn’t have 10 months left on her new gym membership or have to deal with a get-fit-or-die-trying regime. You on the other hand might welcome a clever online diary like bite4life. The health and fitness management tool offers a range...

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