Programming can be a complex topic as there are many different ways to design a program and many different methods to follow. Sometimes having so many options can make it hard to make decisions on how to best structure one for yourself or your client – What exercises should be included? How many exercises should be included? How often should…
10 Healthy Winter Warmer Recipes
When the temperature drops, we all start to crave those cozy comfort foods that are synonymous with the winter months – hearty soups, big curries and warm casseroles. It can also be a tempting time of the year to settle for take-away options and over indulge in unhealthy food. Going that extra mile to source your healthy ingredients and spending…
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…
Fitness Services To Be Covered Under Private Health Insurance
In a landmark announcement for fitness professionals and consumers, the industry’s national association, Fitness Australia, has been recognised by BUPA as an “Accredited Association”.In the first of what’s expected be a number of agreements with private health funds, eligible customers with Bupa will be allowed to claim the costs of gym memberships…
The Positive Impact Exercise Has On Mental Health
For a long time now, the benefits that exercise can have on physical health has been widely researched. It can help us lose weight, gain muscle mass and help us to live longer. Recently though the benefits of exercise for mental health has started to gain some mainstream attention and the impact it can have should never be understated…
How To Stay Motivated To Exercise During Winter
Are you struggling to maintain the same exercise routine you had in the warmer months? With winter well and truly settling in, finding the motivation to put on your runners and get active can be harder than it seems. It’s dark, it’s cold, it’s wet – and it’s the time of year where comfort food is much more appealing and your couch and warm blanket are too good…
5 Tips To Improve Your Sleep
It is well established that a good night’s sleep is a foundation for maintaining good health and a positive frame of mind. Sleeping well has a direct effect on our mental and physical health, impacting our energy levels, productivity, emotional balance, immune system and weight. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your…
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…
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