Mish Wright | Head of Education

Board Elections Aren’t Boring — They Shape Our Industry

Published on: 20/10/2025

You know those people who don’t just talk about change — they roll up their sleeves and make it happen? That’s Jen Dugard. If you’ve been in women’s health or fitness for longer than five minutes, you’ll know her name. Founder of MumSafe™, creator of Safe Return to Exercise, and a relentless advocate for ensuring all mums are looked after safely and effectively in fitness. But this conversation wasn’t about her business — it was about leadership, the future of our industry, and why she’s putting her hand up (again) for another term on the AUSactive Board.

Women's Fitness

Face Yoga: Training the Muscles We Forget

Mish Wright | Head of Education

Published on: 16/09/2025

The pressure on women’s faces is relentless. From “baby Botox” – which if you don’t know, is Botox marketed to women in their 20s, to fillers that promise to freeze time, it can feel like there’s no acceptable way to simply age. But what if there was another option — one that doesn’t involve needles or chemicals, costs almost nothing, and builds self-confidence along the way?

Women's Fitness

Why Breathwork Deserves a Place in Every Trainer’s Toolkit

Mish Wright | Head of Education

Published on: 10/08/2025

I absolutely rave about breathwork. And not in a woo-woo, kumbaya kind of way. I’ve been talking about breath for decades—ever since I understood how breathing connects with the pelvic floor in a synergistic, intelligent way. When we exhale, the pelvic floor has an opportunity to gently contract—this is why cueing an exhale during the concentric (effort) phase of a lift is so effective. And when we inhale—if we allow it—the pelvic floor can soften and lengthen.

Women's Fitness

Are We Overcorrecting in Women’s Health? Let’s Talk About It.

Mish Wright | Head of Education

Published on: 24/06/2025

Recently, I had the chance to interview Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple — a muscle physiology researcher with a fierce focus on female physiology, and someone whose work I’ve followed with interest (and sometimes resistance). In our conversation, we talked hormones, menstrual cycles, resistance training, and the nuance that often gets flattened when health advice goes viral.

Women's Fitness