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In 1998, Tiffany M. Field wrote in the American Psychologist journal that "massage therapy is older than recorded time". Indeed, many archaeologists, historians, anthropologists and art historical scholars have discovered that the medicinal use of massage dates back millennia. Massage therapy courses are an excellent way to make your story part of this rich history. In the past  The ... Read more

Find out about the numerous benefits of being a personal trainer or fitness instructor. Hit the ground running by enrolling in fitness courses in Melbourne to kick start your career. 

With the increasing importance of social media and online customer satisfaction, creating a positive profile of your service as a health and fitness instructor is useful. Quality social media posts can boost your reputation and help your business grow. Attracting new customers can cost up to six times more than marketing to existing customers, and since ... Read more

One of the most soothing and relaxing parts of travelling on holiday is booking a massage. Months of hard work tighten up the muscles and often a quality massage is the only way to ease the stress.  If you're planning a trip, short-list these massages, depending on your destination.  Japan: Shiatsu massage  Combining expert use of ... Read more

There are many conflicting snippets of advice floating around the fitness world, but these three golden greats are timeless in their appeal.

Exercise has many short-term, immediate benefits alongside the better known longer ones. Here are a few of them.

A recent study carried out by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has found a great range in positive health effects in elderly patients. Indeed, many people of advancing years are incorporating massage therapy into their integrated care programmes to help combat the aches and pains associated with old age. "The ag​eing of both the ... Read more

The 5BX plan was devised in the 1950s for those with no gym equipment in the vicinity and little in the way of time - and it is still relevant today.

If you're looking to add a new spin to your workout, an innovative device taking inspiration from a spider's web may be just what you are looking for. The Spiderband takes the form of elasticated cords suspended from the ceiling which are then attached to the hands and feet, using bodyweight, gravity and the natural resistance of bungy to ... Read more