Australia's National Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

ISSUE NO. 11
JUNE 2025
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Health

Health is a key to resilience. However, good health can be one of the hardest things to maintain in prison.

This section is dedicated to different aspects of physical and mental health, from exercises and yoga, to strategies for dealing with trauma, providing health inspiration and guidance for people trying to keep healthy inside the challenging setting of prison.

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‘Lizard Brain’: Fear as an Instinctive Response
By Annalise de Groot

We are hardwired to know how to react to danger – when we perceive a threat, our bodies instantly assess it to determine how we should respond.

ISSUE NO. 11
3 MIN READ
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Cell Workout
This was originally submitted to Inside Time by Luke, who is incarcerated in the UK.

A collection of exercises that can be done in a small area of space.

ISSUE NO. 11
2 MIN READ
Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 4

October 2024

Hitting the Gym: Dumbell Workouts

By Rod Eames and Brian Colclough

This month we will be looking at two exercises that target all of your muscle groups but can be used at various speeds, reps and intensity.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 4

October 2024

Stretch It Out

By The Prison Phoenix Trust

If you’re getting joint pains because of not moving around much then try this routine, which will stretch all your muscles and make you feel better. You don’t need much time or space to do it but it can make a big difference.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 3

September 2024

Yoga Where You Are

By The Phoenix Prison Trust

If you are looking to build a healthy body and peaceful mind, try these yoga postures which use your wall as support.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 3

September 2024

Hold Still to Get Stronger

By Gary Bultitude

When it comes to exercise, we often focus on the movement – the squats, lunges, and bicep curls. But there’s another type of exercise that deserves some recognition: holding positions, also known as isometric exercises.

5 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

Side Plank Training

By L J Flanders, from the book Cell Workout

Where the Plank focused mainly on the abdominals, the Side Plank focuses on the obliques (the muscles that are located on the sides of the midsection of the abdomen). Training this muscle will strengthen the core and also plays an important role in averting back pain.

6 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 2

August 2024

Back on Track

By The Prison Phoenix Trust

Back pain can be miserable. Most of us experience it at some stage, because of injury, a bad mattress or just bad luck. This routine will help release and realign the back, helping you to feel better.

4 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Yoga Sequence

By The Prison Phoenix Trust

Yoga can help us tap into spring energy. Whatever the weather feels like outside, or inside your room or your mind, we can bring a feeling of sunshine in and you’ll feel brighter.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Slow Down to Grow...

By Gary Bultitude

Building muscle isn’t just about lifting the heaviest weights. In fact, incorporating slow-tempo exercises into your routine can offer surprising benefits for muscle growth. Here’s how.

4 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 1

July 2024

Dealing With Childhood Abuse

By Warrior's Advocacy

Childhood abuse is a traumatic experience that can have a profound impact on a person's life, affecting their emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.

4 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 8

March 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Naloxone

By Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL)

Naloxone is a medicine that can be used by anyone to reverse a potentially fatal opioid overdose.

7 MIN READ
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