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  • Men's Shed members

    Who are Men’s Sheds of WA?

    • Jun 08, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    Men's Sheds have become essential community hubs in WA, offering preventative mental health support.

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    When it comes to exercise, instant gratification is no bad thing

    • Feb 13, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    We are all familiar with the fitness mantra of no pain no gain. It roughly translates to: exercise is a deeply unpleasant activity, but may, one day, lead to better health, fitness or having your body look a certain way. Yet for many of us, long-term gain is a vague and intangible concept. New research suggests that focusing on the more immediate benefits of being active - like enjoyment, satisfaction, a better mood, renewed energy and a sense of accomplishment - could give us the kickstart we need to actually get started.

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    Make a fresh start this New Year!

    • Jan 01, 2024
    • by Guest Author

    Every January we see another round of diets, detoxes and exercise programs for those of us who have "indulged" (or just enjoyed ourselves) over the Christmas period. This is a great time to think about changes we can make. But let’s tackle it a bit differently this year. Here are five tips to ‘detox’ your life!

  • New fitness trend - silent walking

    • Dec 07, 2023
    • by Katie Cameron

    Learn about what the new 'fitness trend' is all about!

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    Have a Go August

    • Jul 28, 2023
    • by LiveLighter

    We all know how good physical activity is for our body and mind! To help you rediscover the joy of movement, LiveLighter have put together a 4-week exercise challenge that you can do from the comfort of your own home, at the park or even in your office!

  • Sharing lunch

    Men's Health Week 2023

    • Jun 09, 2023
    • by James Stevens-Cutler

    Eating salad, turning down a beer, talking about your feelings, and going to the doctor when you’re sick could all get you called unmanly. And it has to stop!

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    Body and mind: harnessing physical activity for a mood boost

    • Jan 05, 2023
    • by Katie Cameron

    Learn how being more physically active can improve your mood and mental well-being.

  • Love your guts February

    Love your guts

    • Jan 31, 2022
    • by LiveLighter

    As part of our Love Your Guts February campaign we’re putting a spotlight on all things fibre and seeing how a little ol' roughage helps our gut bugs flourish.

  • 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.

  • A gut feeling: What is the microbiome and why is it important?

    • Oct 12, 2021
    • by Guest Author

    The gut microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms that live in your digestive tract. Each person has around 160 different species of bacteria living in their digestive tract, making up a weighty 2kg in total!