We’re all built differently and we all have varying daily routines, including when throughout the day we decide to exercise, so the ideal time to work out will probably differ for each person. Firstly, the ultimate answer to this question is to exercise whenever you can, whether that’s in the morning, afternoon or evening! Just getting a session in, regardless of…
5 Reasons To Start Boxing For Fitness
Boxing is a combat sport that has been practiced since before the time of ancient Greece and the original Olympics. And while there aren’t too many out there that are keen on getting in the ring, there are lots that love to include boxing as part of their exercise routine. Boxing for fitness has become an incredibly popular form of activity, and for good…
Active Recovery: Benefits & Workout Ideas
Recovering after a workout is an essential part of being physically active. When you hear the word ‘recovery’, you probably picture yourself hanging out on the couch the day after an intense workout. And while this may seem like the best way to give your muscles some time to recover, your body actually bounces back better if you keep it moving…
8 Burpee Variations To Test Your Strength & Endurance
Burpees – the exercise that everyone loves to hate. Incorporating both strength and cardio, as well as balance and coordination, they are one of the toughest full body conditioning moves you can do. And while it’s tough to find someone out there who actually likes doing burpees, just about everyone loves the challenge of smashing them out and…
10 Simple Ways to Reach 10,000 Steps
The concept of hitting 10,000 steps a day has been around for decades and is now one of the most well-known public health messages out there. This common guideline was born in 1965 when a Japanese company created a device named Manpo-kei, which translates to “10,000 steps meter.” You’d assume that this figure would have come…
8 Row Variations To Build A Strong Back
When it comes to building your back muscles, there are few better exercises than rows. It’s a reasonably basic movement that can be performed in a variety of ways and with a range of different exercise equipment. Including some variation in the row exercises you use in your pull sessions will help you target different parts of the back and allow you…
5 Functional Exercises for Older Adults
Older adults can be loosely defined as anyone 65 years or older, and are a great demographic to train for the following reason – we can help improve their quality of life. Older adults are also at increased risk of disease such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is therefore imperative that older adults continue to be active…
Student Spotlight – Siennah Pirona
Siennah completed her Cert III & IV in Fitness online with AFA and is now a Personal Trainer at Core Fitness and LionFit Newcastle. She coaches a range of class types including functional training and CrossFit and is passionate about all things health and fitness and loves helping people achieve their goals. Check out her story!
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