Holistic Fitness

Fitness and nutrition

HIIT + resistance training + mindful eating = fat loss.

Kick boxing is a great body strengthening discipline, writes Gary Dawkins.

HOLISTIC FITNESS: We introduced a kick boxing exercise earlier, now we’re stepping it up a little, writes Gary Dawkins.

This exercise is great for cardiovascular conditioning – a very effective form of HIIT (high intensity interval training).

HOLISTIC FITNESS: Using a Swiss ball, this is a good exercise to build balance and strength which can help everyday living.

The heel/toe raise is a great functional exercise for ankle mobility, strength and stability.

This exercise is great for improving strength and can help with everyday movements.

There's many good reasons take up kick boxing - and it's a great way to relieve stress, writes Gary Dawkins.

Aqua jogging is a very effective form of cardiovascular conditioning, writes Gary Dawkins.

Bag punching is a cardio exercise and great for letting off steam, writes Gary Dawkins.

Sand walking is scalable and approachable for all fitness levels.

Gary Dawkins outlines the amazing benefits of something many Dunedinites will be all too familiar with - hill walking.

Wall squats take just minutes a day but deliver great benefits, writes Gary Dawkins.