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Quick hits The latest health news and trends at your fingertips Fit diary Fun fitness events to add to your calendar Power player Star PT Kayla Itsines gives us a peek at her new book Sleep on it Is your old mattress sabotaging your health? Confidence heroes Meet the inspiring runners-up from our WF ‘Search for a Cover Star’ comp! Countdown to healthy The quick things you can do right now for a wellness boost Your emotional first-aid kit Tools to heal your mental health Lighten up Let the sun shine in! Crystal power These crystal facials will rock your beauty regimen
ThinkFIT
44 Blank space How to journal your way through life’s tricky spots 46 Winners and losers In it to win it? Reign in your competitive streak 48 Month of mantras Mini hits of inspo
BeFIT
52 Super summer workout Wanna get toned from top to toe? You need these fresh exercise combos, pronto 56 Primed to lift Get your body ready for a big strength sesh 60 To the rescue Three surf lifesavers talk life on the sandy frontline 64 Be a bike ninja! Never get stranded roadside with a flattie again 66 How to love your summer runs There’s no better time to get outside and pound the pavements 68 Smart (phone) workout No gym required for this at-home sweat sesh 72 Core-strength secrets of the pros Our experts get you a strong centre 74 Meet your (workout) match New training styles to complement your existing fitness faves 76 Gear up The latest fit buys 78 Summer of fast fitness: Part 2 Speedy workouts that you can squeeze in between beach stints
EatFIT
88 Slow summer Newsflash: Your slowcooker isn’t just for the chilly months 94 Everyday goodness Simple, healthy moves you can serve up on the daily 96 Black magic Next time the waiter asks you if you want cracked pepper, say yes – and here’s why 98 Hot switch Update your plate for summer with these food swaps 100 Trend to try: Edible flowers Not just handy for Insta, these blooms have nutrition benefits aplenty 102 Mood food How what you eat impacts your hormones 104 Balanced serve Keep ’em on even keel with these delish dishes
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110 Sea daze Neutral cozzies for the win! 118 Get us to the Greek Channel those island vibes in cool, blue activewear 120 Maximum potential Make your summer beauty kit go the distance 122 (Don’t) let it burn Protect your skin from the harsh Aussie sun 126 Beauty loot New pretty prods 128 Call of beauty WF’s Jaymie Hooper asks… What happens if you don’t wash your hair for a week?
TravelFIT
132 Wild wild East Add to bucket list: Trekking the Great Wall of China 136 On the move Inspo for your next trip 138 No passport required Save your pennies and opt for a staycation
RelaxFIT
142 Reach for the moon These moon salutations will help you unwind
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