The Gym

Use gym facilities and equipment safely while protecting your health. Articles explain inductions, proper equipment use, hygiene concerns, saunas and specialist classes.

Boxing Exercise for Women

Boxing Exercise for Women

Boxing workouts build serious strength and fitness without needing to fight, using pads and punchbags to tone your whole body.

Gym Germs and Contamination

Gym Germs and Contamination

Gyms are breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses despite regular cleaning, from flu to skin infections spread through shared equipment and sweat.

Gym Induction: What to Expect

Gym Induction: What to Expect

Your gym induction covers medical checks, facility orientation, and workout planning to get you started safely.

Home Gym Safety

Home Gym Safety

Make sure your home gym equipment is safe and stable before you start training.

Inside Track on Gym Safety: Interview with a Gym Instructor

Inside Track on Gym Safety: Interview with a Gym Instructor

A gym instructor reveals the safety measures and standards that keep gym operations running smoothly and members protected.

Sauna and Solarium Safety

Sauna and Solarium Safety

Saunas can help you relax and detox safely if you take the right precautions, but solariums carry serious skin cancer risks you should know about.

Taking Care of Your Body in the Gym

Taking Care of Your Body in the Gym

Proper warm-ups, cool-downs and smart technique at the gym prevent injuries and help you get more from your workouts.

Using the Gym Safely: Equipment

Using the Gym Safely: Equipment

Proper gym equipment use prevents injuries, check machines for damage, keep kids safe, and follow basic precautions.