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2014 CITY2SURF TRAINING STARTS NEXT WEEK
Hi there budding runners, Are you looking for the program that will guide you to your fastest City2Surf ever? Our team of Exercise Physiologists and Scientists have specifically developed a 10 week program to help you run faster, more efficiently with optimal technique to ensure that you run your best City2Surf yet. We use scientifically […]
Spotlight on: The Atleta Team
An interview with Neil Russell, ATLETA founder and VIP trainer. ATLETA Social Media and Online Content Manager Catie Kerris catches up with Neil Russell to gain some insight into what has shaped him as a trainer, the future of his company and what he really thinks about Crossfit. What inspired you to start Atleta? […]
5 training tips for a Celebrity Bikini Body
If you haven’t already started, it’s definitely not too late to begin your beach body training so you can confidently hit the beach in for favourite bikini over the summer months. What do you need to do to get the results? Let’s look at how the professional bikini models who train with ATLETA do it. […]
How many times a day should we eat for weight loss?
I am often asked by clients and friends “how many meals should I be consuming each day?”, I usually answer along the lines of “it’s not so much the amount of meals, but rather the content of each meal and the total intake for the day versus your requirements”. The question keeps arising so I […]
ATLETA Body & Performance NEW Sydney CBD Classes
Body & Performance has added two new amazing classes to the weekly timetable for everyone in the Sydney CBD. These classes will be held in the Fragrance Garden (just behind Cook & Phillip park aquatic centre) just a short walk from Hyde Park and the train station, so you can easily get there from the […]
Resistance Training – You Get What You Train For
Resistance training should be a part of every almost every training program regardless of the training goal. When trying to improve fat loss, toning, body shaping, all sport specific performance, improved body function and general health, resistance training is a key element to achieving your goals. When partaking in resistance training, many gym goers are […]
Managing Stress: Stress Perception
Stress generally begins with a situation that unbalances your life. To balance yourself and alleviate the stress you need to adapt to the situation. Stress is a neutral word, therefore when a stress is placed upon us we can interpret the situation either positively, negatively or as a non-event. This is referred to as cognitive […]
Exercise “Quickie” with Rob Lyon in ELLE Magazine
With the recent relaunch of the new and improved ELLE magazine, editors were on the search for the best in the business to provide tips exclusively to ELLE readers. ATLETA VIP Personal Trainer and Exercise Physiologist Rob Lyon advises ELLE Online readers how to fit exercising into your busy schedule. Need to fit a “Quickie” […]
Exercise And Pregnancy
Whilst the idea of exercise during pregnancy may sometimes feel like the last thing on your mind, research and real-world experience has shown time and time again the benefits of regular exercise during these difficult 9 months. Some specific benefits include: Increased energy levels Becoming more physically prepared for the demands of child birth Injury […]
Training in the “big smoke”
Today’s society often demands long working hours much of which are spent in major cities. Due to this busy schedule many of us train in the city, in and around our working hours, and this can present a health and performance problem. Pollution!! When we exercise our respiration rate increases, therefore we breathe in more […]