As we head into the winter months and into cold and flu season, looking after your health and boosting your immune system to support its function becomes even more important. Food is one of the most powerful tools we have to help prevent disease, and a healthy body begins with a healthy immune system. In…
The Importance of Recovery
People and clients are always interested in what their program looks like, which exercises they are doing, how many sets and reps they are performing, and how many times a week they should train. An important aspect that is often not focused on or prioritised enough is recovery. Recovery is one of the most important…
Benefits Of Walking As An Exercise
Walking as an exercise often goes underrated. Many people think that it’s not intense enough to bring about results, but as we explain here, there are many benefits associated to getting out and about on your feet. Firstly, walking is low-impact, so you won’t experience the same muscle fatigue and soreness as you would with…
5 Tips To Help Manage Stress & Anxiety
It is fair to say that the current situation we are faced with has caused uncertainty among many Australians. The unknown of what is happening around us is a strange and unsettling feeling. All of a sudden changes are happening around us – events are being cancelled, the streets are much quieter than usual, many people are working…
A Handy Guide to Protein Packed Snacks
Our partners at Be Fit Food have provided us with a great list of protein packed snacks that will keep you fuller for longer and help you maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle when you’re on the go: Wondering why protein-rich snacks are so important when you’re trying to lose weight? If you lower your…
Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients
Our partners at Be Fit Food have provided us with a detailed breakdown of both macronutrients and micronutrients. Learn more about the role each nutrient plays in helping fuel our bodies and what different foods are classified as: Macronutrients are the three main nutrients that provide the body with energy. They are known as;…
Healthy & Delicious Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast has long been known as the most important meal of the day. As the name suggests, breakfast breaks your overnight fast, kickstarts your metabolism and provides you with the energy you need to keep you going throughout the day. Making good breakfast choices is important, as it not only fuels your body for physical…
7 Foam Roller Exercises for Recovery
Want a deep tissue massage without the big price tag? Let us introduce you to foam rolling. Foam rolling is a type of self-myofascial release that can be used to help relieve muscle knots and trigger points. Our fascia is the thin tissue that wraps and connects our muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. For a…