Have you seen individuals or groups of people pulling, pushing, rotating, elevating on their legs, hands either one or both? Chances are it was suspension training. A fantastic type of training that can be exclusive or integrated with other styles of fitness, it uses your own bodyweight and gravity as a means of intensity. This is different to the standard … Read More
Get pumped!! Facts about Blood Pressure.
When most people are told they have high blood pressure (or Hypertension) it comes as quite a shock. With many people being diagnosed between the ages of 25-45, it is fast becoming a great concern for both the individual and their young families. The problem is, it has no early symptoms. You feel good, life’s great. Yes, you may be … Read More
Exercise Myths and the Facts
At some time or another you will probably come across the following myths during your exercise journey. Here’s what you need to know to separate the fact from the fiction. Fiction: Strength training will make women too muscular Fact: Many women are afraid that strength training will make them bulky. However, women don’t actually have enough testosterone to create big, … Read More
Are you a doer or procrastinator??
Are you playing the blame game? You know, that game you play when you pretend nothing is ever your fault, so you just blame someone or something else. When it comes to fitness, you think of any possible excuse as to why you are at your current fitness level. Whether it’s time, genetics, a slow metabolism, lack of knowledge, family influence, you … Read More
Would we super-size everything?
The problems of being overweight and obese in Australian are widespread and increasing. In 2001 it was estimated that over 50% of the adult Australian population were overweight or obese, an increase of more than 25% since the decade previous. Overweight and obesity, at the individual level, is a complex interaction of many elements. At the level of the population, … Read More
The big four reasons to do group fitness training
If you’ve been doing solo workouts for years and are looking for a change, or are completely new to exercise but just can’t bring yourself to go alone and put in hour after hour each week, one thing that you should consider is group fitness classes. Group classes are becoming more and more popular right now as many people are … Read More
Learn and understand the basics of recovery
Recovery from Exercise – Looking at what’s Best The human body operates most efficiently when it is in balance, or has achieved a state known as homeostasis. As such, optimal recovery means that all body systems have returned to the state they were in before exercise (homeostasis). However, for most avid exercisers, recovery is a limiting factor. The better you … Read More
5 easy ways to prepare for Spring
As Winter comes to an end and people start to come out of hibernation, your fitness and health goals sometimes take time to get going. Read these 5 tips to help you get back on board. 1.Motivation is key. Many people start out an exercise program with boundless enthusiasm, but have left it by the wayside after only a few … Read More
Are you really motivated for your fitness or weight loss training??
Why people do anything in life is a topic worth exploring. In the case of toning and shaping your body, it is of the utmost importance to initially address this topic before going into a diet and exercise program. Many books will primarily focus on what to eat and how to perform various exercises. Of course this is the meat … Read More
Losing those love handles 101
Tired of your overweight body and need help getting rid of love handles? You know, those extra inches of flab that hang around your waist are the direct results of excess weight gain. It’s a fact that millions of people are overweight and are constantly on the lookout for simple, yet effective products and services to help them lose the … Read More