Australian Movement and Fitness Guidelines Review: Part One – Written by Steve Nance
Australia’s new Movement and Fitness Guidelines 2026 paint a concerning picture of the nation’s health. With obesity, inactivity and sedentary behaviour continuing to rise, the latest recommendations place greater emphasis on physical activity, strength training, reducing sitting time and improving sleep. In Part One of this review, Steve Nance examines what has changed, why the guidelines have become more specific, and the alarming statistics that reveal just how far Australia has drifted from being one of the world’s healthiest nations.
School Gym: How To Set Up – Written by Steve Nance
Setting up a school gym requires more than just adding equipment to an existing space. From choosing the right flooring and ensuring adequate space, to smart design, ventilation, and equipment selection, poor planning can lead to costly and unsafe outcomes. This guide highlights the most common mistakes schools make and provides practical advice to create a functional, safe, and high-performing gym environment for all students.
April Newsletter 2026
Warm Up Exercises & Primers
What are They and are They Essential Before Training? – Written by Steve Nance Warm Up A Warm Up [WU] by definition is a 5–10-minute preparator routine designed to physically […]
Return to Play – When Is the Right Time? – Written By Steve Nance
When athletes miss more than a week of training due to injury or illness, the effects of detraining begin to appear—often faster than most realise. Fitness qualities like aerobic capacity, power, and strength decline quickly, and without a structured reconditioning plan, returning to play can lead to further injury. Understanding what’s lost, how long recovery truly takes, and which fitness markers matter is essential for safely guiding athletes back to competition.
February Newsletter 2026
Why Choose Fit Education for Your Health & Fitness Career?
Looking for a trusted fitness education provider? The NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey proves why Fit Education stands out. With over 30,000 graduates since 2004 and consistently high satisfaction and employment rates, we deliver quality training that leads to real careers. From Certificates III and IV in Fitness to Diploma of Sport, Fit Education helps you turn passion into profession.
December Newsletter 2025
Protein – “The Myths, Mysteries & Misinformation about this widely used & often abused supplement”
As a former fledgling supplement company owner, I feel I am pretty well qualified to discuss the above. Working in professional sport for over 30 years & working with some […]
From the Toolbox to the Training Room: Nathan Leith’s Certification Story with Fit Education
We spoke to Nathan Leith, a former student of Fit Education, to learn about his fitness journey and how he got certified. Nathan is the co-owner and head coach at […]