Rebounders are all the rage right now, but the question is which model is right for me? Rebounding provides many health benefits and burns the same calories as running without the heavy impact on knees and ankles, making it perfect for people recovering from injury or elderly. You can spend just 15...
The Top 5 Ways to Feel Empowered this International Women’s Day
Friday 01 March | 0 Comments
March 8th marks International Women’s Day, and there is no better time to celebrate women all over the globe. In light of the holiday, Orbit celebrates women and encourages them to take control over their overall fitness. Women who take charge of their health often see immediate changes in the way...
Orbit New Year Preview - 2019 Fitness Trends to Incorporate
Monday 21 January | 0 Comments
If you’re looking for a hot new workout to sweat through the New Year with, there’s a roundup of fitness trends to incorporate into your daily routine. Nothing gets fitness enthusiasts excited about a brand new year like new training methods, equipment and workouts. And 2019 is loaded with goodies...
How to get the best workout on a treadmill It’s no surprise that the treadmill is one of the most commonly used pieces of exercise equipment. Look in any gym and you’ll see rows and rows of tall, shiny treadmills . Treadmills allow you to train better and more efficiently and you won’t have to...
Cardio vs Weight Training for Weight Loss If you’re looking to shape up for summer, cardio and strength training can help with weight loss. Both are effective for keeping body fat to a minimum, but which one offers the best and fastest results? Cardiovascular and weight training are two distinct...
3 Easy Foam Roller Exercises You’ll Want to Try Foam roller exercises can be an effective way of loosening and warming up your muscles prior to exercise and speeding up your recovery time after a workout. The effect they have is similar to a sports massage, but much more convenient and cost-...
Best Home Workout Routines for Fat Loss Are you looking to get in shape but don’t want the hassle of the gym? Working out in the privacy of your home has many benefits. Whether you feel more motivated or you don’t want to battle the crowds, home may be a better fit for many work-out programs. For...
Exercising While Pregnant | Pregnancy Workouts for all 3 trimesters
Monday 06 August | 0 Comments
*Updated for 2018* Following from our intro to exercising safely during pregnancy. Read our intro to pregnancy exercise here to get general tips for exercising safely, and find out more about trimester one below. Jump to section: Second Trimester Third Trimester PREGNANCY WORKOUT - FIRST TRIMESTER...
Perth Marathon runner Jo Penkin (55) is used to tackling challenges one step at a time. And her participation in this year’s Chevron City to Surf for Activ run will be no different. Despite managing debilitating bouts of Multiple Sclerosis for the past 30 years, Jo hasn’t let the degenerative...
How to Choose the Right Exercise Bike for Your Home
Tuesday 22 May | 0 Comments
How to Choose the Right Exercise Bike for Your Home Indoor cycling has always been an accessible and popular way to exercise at home. It’s a comfortable way to lose weight and comes with a range of other health benefits . However, with all the different brands and types of stationary bikes, it can...
