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The MixMay 26

7 Weight-loss myths exposed

Gary Dawkins dispels some myths about losing weight. 
7 Weight-loss myths exposed
7 Weight-loss myths exposed
The MixMarch 15

Holistic fitness: Food for exercise

If we think of fats, proteins and carbohydrates as the building blocks of our food, then vitamins and minerals are the nuts and bolts.
Holistic fitness: Food for exercise
Holistic fitness: Food for exercise
The MixJuly 29

Recovering from exercise

Gary Dawkins shares some tips on how to recover well and faster after exercise.
Recovering from exercise
Recovering from exercise
The MixMay 30

Holistic fitness: stability training

This week, Gary Dawkins shares an exercise with multiple benefits including improving body strength and concentration.
Holistic fitness: stability training
Holistic fitness: stability training
The MixApril 4

Holistic fitness: Kick boxing

Kick boxing is a sport that ticks many boxes, says Gary Dawkins.
Holistic fitness: Kick boxing
Holistic fitness: Kick boxing
The MixFebruary 16

Box on into the new year

This is an ideal exercise to let off steam, release any frustrations and reduce stress.  
Box on into the new year
Box on into the new year
The MixDecember 9

Stability ball prone plank

Gary Dawkins shares an exercise that's core for everyday activities. 
Stability ball prone plank
Stability ball prone plank
The MixAugust 26

Fitness and nutrition

HIIT + resistance training + mindful eating = fat loss.
Fitness and nutrition
Fitness and nutrition
The MixMay 10

Kick boxing

Kick boxing is a great body strengthening discipline, writes Gary Dawkins.
Kick boxing
Kick boxing
The MixApril 5

Kick boxing, stepping it up

HOLISTIC FITNESS: We introduced a kick boxing exercise earlier, now we’re stepping it up a little, writes Gary Dawkins.
Kick boxing, stepping it up
Kick boxing, stepping it up
The MixFebruary 23

Boxing on with bag punching

This exercise is great for cardiovascular conditioning – a very effective form of HIIT (high intensity interval training).
Boxing on with bag punching
Boxing on with bag punching
The MixDecember 4

Body balancing

HOLISTIC FITNESS: Using a Swiss ball, this is a good exercise to build balance and strength which can help everyday living.
Body balancing
Body balancing
The MixOctober 15

Body balancing with heel/toe raises

The heel/toe raise is a great functional exercise for ankle mobility, strength and stability. 
Body balancing with heel/toe raises
Body balancing with heel/toe raises
The MixSeptember 3

A super exercise

This exercise is great for improving strength and can help with everyday movements.
A super exercise
A super exercise
The MixJune 26

Kick Boxing

There's many  good reasons take up kick boxing - and it's a great way to relieve stress, writes Gary Dawkins.
Kick Boxing
Kick Boxing
The MixApril 30

Aqua jogging

Aqua jogging is a very effective form of cardiovascular conditioning, writes Gary Dawkins.
Aqua jogging
Aqua jogging
The MixMarch 27

Boxing on: Bag punching

Bag punching is a cardio exercise and great for letting off steam, writes Gary Dawkins.
Boxing on: Bag punching
Boxing on: Bag punching
The MixMarch 5

From soft to hard: Sand walking

Sand walking is scalable and approachable for all fitness levels.
From soft to hard: Sand walking
From soft to hard: Sand walking
The MixJanuary 24

Onwards and upwards with hill walking

Gary Dawkins outlines the amazing benefits of something many Dunedinites will be all too familiar with - hill walking. 
Onwards and upwards with hill walking
Onwards and upwards with hill walking
Life & StyleSeptember 16

Squat your way into shape

Wall squats take just minutes a day but deliver great benefits, writes Gary Dawkins.
Squat your way into shape
Squat your way into shape