In this issue

POWER UP WITH KELSEY WELLS
TOTAL BODY MAKEOVER IN UNDER 20 MINUTES
8 CORE MOVES
YOUR PLANT-BASED MONDAY MENU
FIND YOUR CALM - THE BUSY WOMAN'S GUIDE
BADDITIVES! ARE YOU CHECKING YOUR LABEL FOR THESE?

Sun's Out, Guns Out!

Use one or both these biceps exercises to build a strong, buff set of pipes — just in time for tank-top season.

3 mins

The Power Of Meditation

You exercise your body, but what about your mind? Check out the range of benefits meditating can have on your body and your brain.

3 mins

Fitmas Gift Guide

Christmas is the perfect time to give your friends, family or even yourself a gift that will keep on giving. Oxygen has found the best deals for you and your loved ones to be on your merry (and fit) way this Christmas. With health and fitness related gifts, you can all start 2018 inspired, empowered and ready to go after your biggest goals.

2 mins

Five Minutes With... Jamie Eason

Five Minutes With... Jamie Eason

1 min

So What's All The Fuss About Collagen?

You’ve probably heard of it, but have no idea of the benefits it can provide. Could collagen be the missing link in your health and fitness regime? 

5 mins

The Doctor's Guide To Plant-based Nutrition

Are you getting enough protein? Switching to a plant-based diet certainly has its benefits, but doing it safely is something many overlook. Oxygen’s resident doctor and Sumo Salad Ambassador Dr Zac unpacks the facts and shares his tips for the transition to a plant-based diet.

4 mins

Fit Pregnancy Tips From A Fitness Model Mum

The female body is an incredible machine of restoration and resilience. And while it is certainly necessary to slow down as our bodies experience the changes of pregnancy, humans were built to move. Oxygen ambassador Amelia Ricci reminds us why moving our bodies shouldn’t cease after conception.

6 mins

Setting The Record Straight On Hemp

What was once a controversial crop and is now commonplace in every hipster café across the country, hemp was given the green light in Australia in late 2017 and for good reason. Emerging from the shadow of its whacky cousin, Oxygen has the lowdown on why this superfood deserves its time in the spotlight.

4 mins

Codeine who?

Natural Alternatives to Pain Medication.

3 mins

Top Transit Tips For Health Conscious Jetsetters

Why is it that as soon as you hit the airport, all motivation to eat healthily and train regularly goes out the window? Suddenly the caramel slice or Big Mac, that would never have crossed your mind before beginning your holiday venture, becomes too hard to resist (tell us we’re not the only ones?!). It’s certainly important to enjoy our holidays and take a break from hardcore training and diet regimes. But in a world full of jetsetters who are travelling more and more frequently, it pays to be a little mindful of moving your body regularly and watching what you fuel with!

5 mins

Building A Shapely​ Booty

Are We Doing It All Wrong?!

7 mins

6 Gym Bag Essentials That'll Do The Hard Work For You This Spring

Motivation to move your body comes and goes, but as the layers start to come off as the seasons change, there is a renewed sense of urgency to slim down and tone up for summer. Luckily for our Oxygirls, we’ve tracked down personal trainer and fascia/stretching expert Tegan Haining, who reveals her hot tips on what to pack in your gym bag to inspire a kick-arse workout! Tegan has also trained the likes of David Beckham, Jess Gomes and Natalie Imbruglia - so we think we believe her!

3 mins

Top 10 Things You'll Wish You Knew Sooner About Acupuncture

A key component in traditional Chinese medicine, you probably think you know what acupuncture is... ‘little needles that help with muscle pain and recovery, right?’ Well there is more to this ancient healthcare system than meets the eye, and Dr Greg from Aus Acu helps explain the all round benefits.

3 mins

The Benefits Of Black Beans

Discover why you should learn to love these legumes.

2 mins

Eat To Reduce Inflammation

Firstly, it’s important to clarify that inflammation is an important part of your body to heal and repair damage. Without inflammation, your body would not heal itself properly after an injury or sickness. Inflammation is also a normal part of exercise: when you train your muscle fibres, they tear… and inflammation is part of growing and repairing muscle cells. The problem with inflammation is when it occurs long-term; this is called chronic inflammation. It can result in many unwanted consequences, one of which is a reduced quality of life with increased stress in your body and mind as well as being a barrier to a healthy weight. So, what can you do to manage inflammation?

2 mins

Protein + Oats = Proats

Here in Australia we sure do love to shorten names, and breakfast food is no exception (eggs benny, anyone?). If you haven’t heard the term ‘proats’ before, I’m sure you can probably guess what they are. Protein + oats = proats! And, true to form here at Oxygen, we’ve broken down the nutritional benefits for our readers and included some tasty winter-warming recipes. Yum!

5 mins

Your 15-minute DIY Health Check At Home

You’ve got 15 minutes; 15 minutes to get a ‘health check’. You might only get one chance in your busy schedule to sort out what’s going on ‘under the bonnet’ (so to speak), once a year! What on earth should you ask your doctor during those precious 15 minutes, that will give you peace of mind for the year ahead? I’ve come up with a little list to get you started: boobs, butt, baby.

4 mins

Beginners Gains At Any Age

Gone is the archaic belief that strength training will only create bulk and so too is the belief that training should decrease as the number of candles on your birthday cake increases. Training is an integral tool to fight the loss of muscle and bone mass and as Lesley Maxwell explains, gains can be made at any age!

4 mins

The Strength To Heal

Strength can mean something different to each person. For Lisa, finding the inner strength to continue living her life after losing her daughter was the most difficult thing she would ever have to face. Her only solace came through her training and some inspiring words from a well-known name in the fitness industry, Lindy Olsen. Now Lisa is proving to herself (and to the world) just how strong a woman can be.

4 mins

5 Ingredients You Need For Energy

Bypass the common go-to caffeinated or sweet treats when you need a lift and make these sustainable, energyboosting foods part of your diet instead.

4 mins

Training Beyond Vanity

The Benefits Of Exercise Go Far Deeper Than The Way We Look. From Enhancing Our Health And Wellbeing To Improving Our Confidence Levels And Work Productivity, The Advantages Are Endless.

4 mins

The Right Choices For Enduring Success

Life is about making choices about what we should do, what we want to do, and then there’s what we actually do. Often, once people start a family and have to balance a partner, children, work, and social engagements, they push decisions about their own health and fitness down the priority list. When I met Melissa Crowther, 42-year-old military wife, mother of two boys, 9 and 11, business owner, mentor, and coach, I was impressed at how well she manages her time. She makes the right choices, every day, despite obstacles, in order to obtain her health goals. As her business name, Enduring Fitness, suggests, it is about consistently living a healthy life.

4 mins

Fat Loss The Healthy Way

There are healthy and unhealthy ways to do just about anything — and losing weight is no different.

4 mins

Work In Progress

It took one photo for Sarah Savio to overcome years of denial and build up the courage to change her lifestyle. Now a seasoned competitor who continues to smash goals, Sarah’s mission is to share her story and motivate women to ensure that no individual goes through the unknown of starting the way she did.

3 mins

Breaking Traditions

Coming from an Italian background, Frances’ life revolved around food. Bullied as a child for being overweight and watching her parents’ health deteriorate, life for the mother of-two was a constant physical and mental battle. It was only after a serious health scare that she made the decision to take back control of her life.

4 mins

Is Mind-To-Muscle Connection The Missing Link For You?

If You Have Been Going Through The Motions In The Weights Room And Aren’t Seeing Any Noticeable Progress, Maybe ‘Mind To Muscle’ Connection Could Be The Key.

4 mins

10 Steps To Clean Eating

You hear about ‘clean eating’ or ‘clean food’ often when you’re about to take on a healthy lifestyle and change your diet, but what exactly does it mean?

3 mins

Is Collagen The New Super Supplement?

Promising new research suggests that collagen supplementation may improve skin appearance and joint health.

4 mins

The Simple Truth About Complex Workouts

If you want to burn fat in a time efficient manner but don’t want to lose your hard earned muscle, a complex could be key.

2 mins

Seven-Minute Maxi Protein Bliss Balls

Seven-Minute Maxi Protein Bliss Balls

2 mins

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Oxygen Magazine Australia Description:

Your ultimate guide to the invigorating world of women’s fitness.
This magazine is designed to inform, educate and inspire women of all ages about the joys and benefits of fitness, proper nutrition, health and resistance training. It will help you acquire a sound body and clear mind to achieve an energy-filled, stress-free lifestyle and empowered self-image.