LiveLighter Blog

  • family cheering on the couch

    Spectator sports

    • Jul 27, 2022
    • by Anne Finch

    Sitting less and moving more works wonders for our health. It helps us get fitter, boosts our mood, improves sleep and reduces the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and type 2 diabetes. We’ve put together some fun little exercises that build on the moves we’re already doing when we watch sports.

  • A young woman does core exercises while looking at a laptop

    A more app-ealing way to get active

    • Jan 11, 2022
    • by Alex Dreyer

    Technology has revolutionised how connected and competitive we can be when we’re active, and can even make it fun. Check out our tips on the top tech for a modern take on physical activity.

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    Know your neighbourhood

    • Dec 01, 2021
    • by LiveLighter

    Your local area can be full of places and spaces to for fun family activities, away from those screens and out in the fresh air.

  • Get the feel for two wheels

    • Oct 01, 2021
    • by James Stevens-Cutler

    Has your trusty two-wheeled steed been hibernating in the shed for the last few months? Or was the last time you rode your bike back in 2002 on your way home from school? Either way, there’s never been a better time to get back in the saddle.

  • What fuels me?: with Verity Long-Droppert, WA softballer

    • Aug 06, 2021
    • by LiveLighter

    We recently caught up with WA softballer Verity Long-Droppert as part of our latest social media campaign. We talked food, sports and preparing for performance.

  • Walking for exercise - is it enough?

    • May 31, 2021
    • by Alex Dreyer

    Walking is a fantastic form of exercise that can give your physical and mental health a massive boost… and begins right at your front door. In this blog we'll walk you through how much to do, how hard it needs to be and how to fit walking into a busy schedule.

  • Hula hooping

    Creative ways to get moving

    • Feb 15, 2021
    • by Gael Myers

    We all know that moving more is good for us... the key is finding ways to move our bodies that works for us. If you're looking to explore something beyond running and gym workouts, read on!

  • A middle-aged man and woman prepare a meal in a kitchen.

    Ditch the diet pressure and think health this year

    • Dec 22, 2020
    • by Gael Myers

    It’s that time of the year when we frown at the string of festive feasts and resolve to lose 20 kilos. Here are three tips to refresh your New Year’s resolution thinking and feel great this new year.

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    The best laid plans

    • Aug 12, 2020
    • by Gael Myers

    New years' resolutions are easier said than done! Check out our top tips for making a goal that sticks!

  • Kids play sport

    Hitting the sweet spot in kid’s sport

    • Jul 20, 2020
    • by Alex Dreyer

    As some of Australia starts to open back up again, children and parents alike are eagerly awaiting the return of junior sport. Organised sport is a great way to get the benefits of physical activity, however it can also be a setting that encourages the consumption of junk food. Let’s help our kids to understand that the road to sporting success is paved with healthy food, not hamburgers. Here are four ways to help your kids shoot for health when playing junior sport.