Australian Movement and Fitness Guidelines Review: Part Two- Written by Steve Nance
In Part Two of this series, Steve Nance shares real-world experiences that challenge Australia’s approach to health and fitness policy. From a successful Swedish preventative health model to community-led fitness initiatives in regional Queensland, he explores why prevention, not rehabilitation, should be the focus if Australia wants to improve long-term health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
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.
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.
De-Training – The Scourge of the Coach and the Athlete – Written By Steve Nance
Training interruptions due to injury or illness can have vastly different consequences depending on the athlete’s level of adaptation. For less-developed athletes, short periods away from training are easily recovered. For elite athletes operating near their performance ceiling, even brief breaks can result in rapid and significant losses—particularly in power and aerobic capacity. Understanding detraining, how quickly it can occur, and how targeted retraining strategies can minimise performance loss is critical for maintaining long-term athletic performance and reducing the impact of time away from training.
December Newsletter 2025
Conditioning – What is its role in the fitness industry and is it a forgotten art? – Written by Steve Nance.
By definition: In fitness, conditioning refers to: “Training that enhances an individual’s overall physical capacity, focusing on improving strength, endurance, power and agility.” Also: “While conditioning includes cardio, it’s not […]