Tagged: “personal 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 […]
Keeping Up with the ATLETA Team
‘It’s hard to believe it’s already August’ is a phrase we seem to utter every year. The days start to get longer, the temperature starts to creep up (thankfully!) and the workload increases as we accelerate towards the end of the year. It’s a feeling the ATLETA team is all too well accustomed to, but […]
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; […]
Preparing for the City 2 Surf, with ATLETA Group Training Client Beth
It’s hard to believe we’re already on the verge of the 2015 City 2 Surf! What a great 10 weeks of training we’ve had this year, with everyone working extremely hard and smashing old personal bests. It’s always great to hear feedback from our group members, and we managed to get some stellar feedback from […]
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 […]
Keeping up with Rob Lyon; ATLETA Trainer Extraordinaire
ATLETA prides itself on being the premier health, lifestyle and fitness training company in Sydney, and with trainers like Rob Lyon it’s easy to see why. Rob’s skill, experience and knowledge of the fitness industry are just a few of the many reasons why he should be the trainer to get you moving. But there’s […]