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4 Steps to a Flat Stomach for Summer
The days are getting longer and the heat is certainly turning up; another reminder that summer is just around the corner! And with this in mind, it’s time to get those flat stomachs for beach season. Different people, and professionals, will all give you an array of opinions on the matter. Generally, though, a flat […]
The Many Benefits of Corporate Fitness Training
Health is the product of a balance between many complex internal and external stresses. Ideal health equates to a balance across physical, social, cognitive and emotional well-being. This sounds all good and well, but how do we achieve this, and what are the benefits from a business and corporate perspective? Corporate health and fitness training […]
The Importance and Benefits of Good Posture
When we were kids it seemed to be that parents were always telling us to keep our back straight, stand up tall and keep our chin up. Of course when you’re young it just seems uncomfortable and annoying. As much as it pains some people to admit it, though, they were right. The importance and […]
5 Great Benefits of Group Training
Nothing beats the post-workout bliss following a hard early morning session! It sure can, however, be hard to find the motivation get up and get active some mornings; making a ‘sleep in’ seem like the most appealing option… Here’s 5 great reasons to come along to group training, grab a friend and have an awesome […]
To Build The Ultimate Beach Body, You Have to Do The Leg Work!
Never skip legs. The apparent number one rule uttered by regular gym-goers. On the surface it makes sense to train your whole body. But why is it that training lower limb specifically is so important? In a nutshell, there are a host of benefits to you for training the lower limb. These are discussed below… […]
5 Reasons your Personal Trainer should be an Exercise Physiologist
You may be thinking right now “what exactly is an Exercise Physiologist?”. Don’t worry, we get that question a lot. An Exercise Physiologist is a university qualified personal trainer with specialty training for clients with injury or chronic ailment. Exercise Physiologists and Exercise Scientists boast a vast array of knowledge and experience in health, fitness […]
Exercise During Pregnancy – How to Train Safe
The thought of carrying a new life into the world is about as exciting as it gets! Despite the joys of pregnancy, however, there are always unavoidable difficulties and changes that result from this happy time. Contrary to general perception though, your health doesn’t need to change too far from your pre-pregnancy level. Maintaining an […]
Benefits of Resistance Training
Resistance training is one of those things: many people don’t want to start because they fear they’ll end up ‘too bulky’, where others take it beyond the point of reason, often resulting in a disproportionate and unnatural physique. As a health tool, however, resistance training offers benefits for all levels of health, fitness and well-being; […]
5 Ways to Get Active and Burn More Fat!
It seems more and more these days that people are looking for their weight loss ‘miracle cure’ – the one that helps you build muscle, tone up, lean up and shed those stubborn kilos. All too often, though, this search can lead us to ‘quick fix’ options, such as fat burning pills, meal replacement supplements […]
Why do you get Puffed During Sprint Training?
Sprinting. It’s a term that can invoke intrigue, fear and excitement all at the same time. An intense workout for the whole body that is over in a short amount of time, sprint training offers health benefits no other form of running can quite match. This should all sound like a great idea; and if […]