High intensity interval training (HIIT) seems all the rage at the moment. With the popularity of mega franchise F45, along with many other fitness businesses offering HIIT style classes, this may explain why HIIT is number 1 on the list of fitness trends for 2018. HIIT...
When I assess a new client, I always do some flexibility exercises. I find a lot of people (often men) have some flexibility issues, especially when it comes to squats and lunges. Good flexibility is not usually a person's main goal but we shouldn't forget about...
We are right in the middle of Winter and boy is it cold (especially if you are outdoors at 6:00 am). This is typically the time of year when it is so much harder to find the motivation to get up and exercise (it is just...
Medicine ball workouts are one of my client's favourite types of training There are many different types (such as exercise, slam or wall balls) and they can weigh anything from four to 20 kilos. Medicine balls have been around for centuries - they may be the...
If you are using a personal trainer or attending training classes, then you expect a certain level of standards. They should be fully qualified, professional, have done numerous courses, be knowledgable and understanding. So when is it time to move on and find a new personal...
I love what I do but the one thing I get frustrated about are the excuses I hear - and I have heard them all. Part of me understands this, not everyone is as passionate about exercise as I am - for some it is damn...
Let's face it, we love our technology. Pretty much everyone has some sort of smart phone and we probably spend more time looking at our phone and apps than our loved ones! One of the biggest fitness trends in Australia is not surprisingly technology. There seems...
From my experience, the majority of boys focus on strength and weight training and us girls focus more on cardio based activities. But I can tell you that you need a combination of the two - cardio is important for your heart and lungs (I describe...
As I am ready to launch small group training classes in the next few weeks, I thought it was timely to write a blog on some of the unique benefits you get when you train with others. 1. Motivation and support This is the big one -...
There is a reason the Christmas holidays are called the silly season as we often tend to get a bit silly. With Christmas parties, presents, holidays, hot weather - this can be the most challenging time of the year to stay healthy. But fear not, here...
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