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Box Breathing

Box Breathing

There are a lot of different breathing techniques out there but they all share a similar goal. Today we want to share with you one of our favourite techniques which we find the easiest to...

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the habit loop

The Habit Loop

Our habits play a massive role in shaping our health and fitness, in both a positive or negative way. This is why mastering your habits is key to your success.

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80/20 Rule

The 80/20 rule refers to the ratio between diet and exercise in relationship to weight loss. Meaning that 80% of weight loss will come from your diet and 20% will come from exercise. 

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just throw it out

Just throw it out

A very common mistake that I find a lot of people make, including myself, is eating food for the sake of not wanting it to go to waste. Just throw it out.

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progressive overload

Progressive Overload

Progressive overload should be a fundamental component of all training. Here is a brief overview of what it is and how you can start to implement it into your exercise program.

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out of sight out of mind

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Today I want to quickly touch on a really simple trick that can really help you with your eating habits. When it comes to improving your diet you have to be really mindful of your habits...

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rest periods

Rest Periods

Your training volumes, loads and intensities are really important when it comes to your programming and the outcomes you are trying to achieve. One factor though that often gets overlooked is the rest period.

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training vs exercise

Training vs Exercise

We all know that we need to exercise and be physically active to maintain good health for both our bodies and our minds but what's the difference between exercise and training and why is it...

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how to the turkish get ups

How to: The Turkish Get-Up

The Turkish Get-Up is an awesome full body movement that helps develop both stability and mobility throughout the body and we encourage our members to give it a go as part of their training.

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missing a week of training

Missing a Week of Training

It’s school holidays at the moment and while not everyone will be on holidays, a lot of parents will either be taking some time off or having their week thrown around because of the school...

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HIIT training

HIIT Training

HIIT is a fantastic form of training that can be done by anyone, anywhere and with no equipment making it a great option to add to your training week.

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exercise guidelines

Exercise Guidelines

Do you know what the Australian guidelines are for exercise and physical activity? Did you know that they even existed? Well if not then you will after reading this. 

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training at home

Training at Home

Training from home is easier said than done though and while you might have the best intentions it’s another thing to follow through and get it done. 

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max effort

Max Effort

Today I want to talk to you about your max effort. What do I mean by this? Your max effort is doing something as hard as you possibly can. That could be swimming 100m as...

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no action equals no results

No Action = No Results

There are plenty of reasons (excuses) why we don’t take action but what it usually comes down to is the fear to take the first and necessary steps. Instead we procrastinate, we spend endless hours...

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how to push up

How to: Push Up

Here are some quick and easy pointers to help you improve and get the most out of your push-ups. Push-ups are a fantastic full-body exercise that focuses on strengthening your upper body and is classified...

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making sacrifices

Making Sacrifices

Making Sacrifices - What would you rather sacrifice? That beer, that TV show, that late-night or your health? Admittedly you would have to be pretty naive to think that you could achieve your health and...

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making yourself accountable

Making yourself Accountable

Having effective accountability measures are key to creating success in your health and fitness endeavours, especially as you get started. To create new habits and ones that are long lasting you need to get the...

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All or something

All or Something

This one change to your perspective and approach when it comes to your exercise and even your eating habits will help you develop better long term goals.

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what is pilates

What is Pilates?

Pilates was developed in the 20th century by a man named Joseph Pilates. Joseph's conception of the pilates system first developed when rehabilitating injured WW1 soldiers. His systems were then taken to New York where...

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making exercise enjoyable

Making exercise enjoyable

Right now you're most likely thinking, even subconsciously, that exercise is hard and tiring or at least needs to be to receive any benefit from it. Well i’m going to relieve you from that burdening...

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