Do Fitspiration Messages on Social Media Do More Harm Than Good?

THE “fitspiration” craze sweeping social media does not necessarily inspire people to be fitter and instead can create body image issues and bad moods, Adelaide researchers say. After examining the growing online culture of “fitness inspiration”, they will discuss their findings at a conference on women and physical activity in Adelaide tomorrow. They examined posts… Read More

Want to be Listed on Outdoor Fitness Provider Index?

Are you an owner, director, employee, member or enthusiast of outdoor fitness? Would you like your favourite outdoor fitness provider listed on the Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute’s Free Outdoor Fitness Provider Index? We currently have three areas covered (page views Jan 2015 to Oct 2015): Main Page: 250+ UK sub-page: 2700+ Australasia sub-page: 400+ Canada… Read More

Indoor vs Outdoor Physical Activity: Which Has The Greater Effect?

Research Paper Title Does Participating in Physical Activity in Outdoor Natural Environments have a Greater Effect on Physical and Mental Wellbeing than Physical Activity Indoors? A Systematic Review. Background The objective of the researchers was to compare the effects on mental and physical well-being, health related quality of life and long-term adherence to physical activity,… Read More

What is a Fitness Boot Camp?

A fitness boot camp is a type of group exercise class, either indoors or outdoors, that utilises a variety of military-style and/or non-military-style exercises and training concepts, with most being designed in a way that pushes the participants harder than they would push themselves and may, or may not, use a military format. Read more… Read More