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Resolutions into reality: Now that’s a novel idea
01-Mar-2011
Failing to fulfil our New Year’s Resolutions is as cliché as a hangover on New Year’s Day. So how do we create an environment where these expressions of grandeur become our reality and not just another failed and discarded attempt for change? Firstly we need to question how much we really “want” the change to occur, and how much we are willing to sacrifice to see our resolution take form. Once we have created the “want” we need to assess whet.. Read More
Fitting Exercise into Your Agenda
01-Mar-2011
Physical health is often the last item on the daily agenda in trying to balance, school, jobs, relationships and all of the other demands of your daily life. We are now well into Winter and you are probably telling yourself that the last thing you want to do is leave the warm comfort of your home to go out and exercise. You are not alone! In fact, less than 30% of Australians participate in exercise twice a week or more. If you are one of the 70% who do not regularly exercise, making.. Read More
Keep it Simple
01-Mar-2011
There are a multitude of weight loss methods around today, so much so, that there is a good chance that those who need and want to lose weight, whether it be for general health, medical or aesthetic reasons, are confused about what is safe, what is appropriately priced and what is right for them. If you are putting on weight, or struggling to lose weight (and do not have a medical reason) you are more than likely doing one or more of the following: - Exceeding a normal caloric diet (ea.. Read More
Core training and why it is important as we age
01-Mar-2011
First we must understand what our core is and why it is important in everything we do. The core is made up of 4 major muscle groups: • Pelvic floor • Diaphragm • Transverse abdominals • Obliques What movements is the core responsible for? These 4 muscles groups all work together in order for us to bend, twist and stabilise our back. Why do our core muscles become weak? Often, due to lack of movement and lifestyle our core will become weak... Read More
The Secret to Successful Weight Loss
01-Mar-2011
The secret is …….?? There is no secret, just good clean eating and regular physical activity, and the willingness of the individual to implement positive lifestyle changes until they become your new “norm”. We appreciate this is not as exciting as a “secret” potion, fad diet or magic shake, but we hope you will all agree, that it is a far healthier option for your whole body with benefits far out weighting simply the scales. Listed below are our .. Read More
What's Your Hot Spot?
17-Feb-2010
What is Your Hot Spot? Finding the Motivation to Exercise For most of us, finding the time to exercise in our increasingly busy lives is a difficult thing to do. Rather than finding the time, we need to commit to MAKING the time to exercise, but how will you ever find the motivation to exercise unless you are actually looking for it? To find the motivating factor or ‘Hot Spot’ which drives each of us can be a difficult exercise because it is different for each person. Maybe your motiv.. Read More
Stick to your exercise and nutritional goals the easy way... Team up with a buddy.
27-Oct-2009
Those of you, who have failed at sticking to an exercise or diet plan, say “I”. Who hasn’t? I mean, when it is pouring with rain, your shoes are wet and your favorite show is on TV, why would you go and exercise? Now, imagine if your phone was blinking and your friend was outside waiting for you. If you ditch her you won’t stop hearing about it for a week. Would that make a difference? In fact it does. Research shows that those who start a new exercise or diet plan with a friend .. Read More
Tips that can help you get fit and reach your fitness goals
27-Oct-2009
1. Get Support: Support for your training program, whether it's from training partners, friends or family is helpful. But it's also important to be sure that you follow your own training plan and needs. If you work out with others, be careful that you don't get sucked into training at their intensity or for their duration. All too often training partners can encourage us to over or under train. Do what you need to do for your program. 2. Eat Well: Proper nutrition and effective tra.. Read More
Women, exercise and the demons inside our heads
27-Oct-2009
Everyone knows that they should exercise and when we decide to embark on a new health and fitness journey that fills our heads with visions of us looking sexy in a bikini, or fitting back into our wedding dresses, we are overcome with feelings of happiness and joy. We imagine our partners finding us desirable again, the look of envy on our friends faces as we strut into the room looking absolutely amazing and we decide then and there that today is the day we are going to change our lives f.. Read More
Pre and Post natal Exercises. Safe and fun ways to keep fit before and after giving birth
27-Oct-2009
So you have just found out you are pregnant! You have visions that in just a few months you will start to look like daisy the cow because you won’t be able to go for that run every day like you do now. You start to worry that you are going to lose that body you have worked so hard to get. Ladies, you need not worry. Being pregnant doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising all together. There are many safe ways to exercise pre and post pregnancy which will help you keep your body in shape and can.. Read More
