Every year there are people who swear that the next year will be theirs and they will make fitness and exercise their focus for the next 12 months. The majority of these people though will forget this vision by the time Easter rolls around and then it is the comfort of warmth in winter that pushes exercise to the back of their mind. The time to start…
Gym Bag Essentials
For anyone that goes to the gym regularly, packing a gym bag is a fairly routine procedure. You might be someone who likes to have one ready to go at your front door, leave one in the boot of your car – or maybe even packing a different bag depending on the type of workout you’re doing. Regardless, feeling organised and prepared for the gym will kick your…
5 Ways PT’s Can Encourage Clients To Return To The Gym
After a challenging time for the fitness industry, we are at last experiencing some light at the end of the tunnel. With Victoria re-opening health and fitness facilities later this week, all Australian state and territory governments are now allowing people back in the doors of our fitness centres. And while gyms and fitness centres…
When Is The Best Time Of The Day To Exercise?
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…
Should You Drink Coffee Before Exercising?
Drinking coffee is a well-established and much loved part of many of our daily routines, with the majority of us not surviving the morning without a cup of our favourite brew. Coffee has become not just something we drink to help us wake up in the morning, but a way of life and a real…
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…