Holistic Fitness

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.

Gary Dawkins shares some tips on how to recover well and faster after exercise.

This week, Gary Dawkins shares an exercise with multiple benefits including improving body strength and concentration.

Kick boxing is a sport that ticks many boxes, says Gary Dawkins.

This is an ideal exercise to let off steam, release any frustrations and reduce stress.

Gary Dawkins shares an exercise that's core for everyday activities.

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.