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THIS MAGAZINE IS PRODUCED BY: PUBLISHER All Smiles Creative / OH! Magazine JOHN COATES EXPLAINS THE POWER OF SPORT If you’ve ever needed a bit of reiteration around the benefits of sport and physical activity, then you’ll be over the moon to read this issue’s featured story, which is based on a recent chat with John Coates, from the International Olympic Committee. The awesome news is, it’s never too late to start getting physical. No matter what your age, your current fitness level or your interests, there are activities that you can enjoy, which will help boost your health, fitness and wellbeing. The key is to just get started. Begin small, and progress at your own pace. Remember to surround yourself with supportive, encouraging and positive people, and before you know it you’ll be feeling the benefits, both physically and emotionally. Of course, if you’re already into the swing of regular exercise, then well done! The key for you is to seek out variety in what you’re doing. Try that class you’ve always been curious about. Have a go at that activity that you just haven’t gotten around to trying yet. By injecting some variety into your activity schedule, you’ll avoid boredom and keep the results coming as your body is forced to adapt to its new challenges. Be brave, be bold, have a go, and let us know what happens! ANALEE MATTHEWS Publisher & Editor [email protected] ANALEE MATTHEWS The Word Nerd Web: www.ohmagazine.com.au Ph: [phone] JACK LEE, JLee Design Creative Director Web: www.jleedesign.com.au Ph: [phone] OUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EXPERT AUTHORS See page 28 IMAGES Cover image, courtesy of Falls Creek. Above left image, courtesy of the International Olympic Committee. THIS MAGAZINE IS SUPPORTED BY Before trying any new exercise, nutrition or health regimes you should consult an appropriate health or fitness professional for clearance. The information in this publication is not a substitute for advice or consultation with any health, medical or fitness professional. The health and fitness industries often provide conflicting – sometimes even contradictory – information; as the reader it is your responsibility to safely determine what does or does not work for you. All prices stated are the recommended retail prices in Australian currency and may be subject to change. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, all parties associated with the production and publishing of this magazine accept no responsibility for the correctness of any facts and the copyright responsibility of all articles lies with individual contributors. Opinions expressed by the authors in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of other authors, the publisher or any of its production or publishing team. No material in this magazine may be reproduced without written consent from the publisher. Copyright ©2017. All rights reserved. COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Unless otherwise specified, all competitions/giveaways contained in this issue commence at midnight on 1 May 2017 and conclude at 11.59pm on 31 May 2017. Each competition is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners will be selected by Analee Matthews in Metung (Victoria) and will be notified by email no later than 7 June 2017. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions/giveaways contained in this issue, unless otherwise stated. Full terms and conditions can be obtained by visiting www. ohmagazine.com.au/competitions or by writing to OH! Mag Competition T&C, c/- Metung Post Office, Metung 3904 VIC. OH! MAGAZINE ( MAY 2017 ) 3