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Why gyms aren’t just for ‘gym people’

Why gyms aren’t just for ‘gym people’

Everyone gets something different out of going to the gym. Don't let…

5 ways to feel your best!

5 ways to feel your best!

Here are 5 common reasons that might be holding you back and…

Full Body Stretch Routine w Claire Jenkins

Full Body Stretch Routine w Claire Jenkins

Stretching can help you relax, remove muscle tension and improve important range…

Box Breathing

Box Breathing

There are a lot of different breathing techniques out there but they…

Strengthening the Pelvic Floor

Strengthening the Pelvic Floor

Here are 3 simple yet great exercises you can do anywhere to…

4 Commonly Ask Questions about our Personal Training

4 Commonly Ask Questions about our Personal Training

Our most commonly asked questions about our PT sessions answered!

The Habit Loop

The Habit Loop

Our habits play a massive role in shaping our health and fitness,…

Don’t wait until the new year to start!

Don’t wait until the new year to start!

Instead of focusing on how you are going to start in the…

Nutrition Guidelines

Nutrition Guidelines

The purpose of the Australian Dietary Guidelines are to promote overall health…

4 Benefits of Small Group Fitness

4 Benefits of Small Group Fitness

There are so many benefits of training in small groups, not only…

The Nutrition Pyramid

The Nutrition Pyramid

Today I want to introduce to you a concept that was founded…

Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

Here is a great lunch option that is light, quick and full…

80/20 Rule

80/20 Rule

The 80/20 rule refers to the ratio between diet and exercise in…

High Protein Blueberry Pancakes

High Protein Blueberry Pancakes

Try these quick and tasty blueberry pancakes. The perfect weekend breakfast that…

8 ways for a more active weekend

8 ways for a more active weekend

Here are 8 different activities you can do that are great fun,…

No.1 Rule of Weight Loss

No.1 Rule of Weight Loss

Today I want to help you understand one thing and one thing…

6 Benefits to Having a Personal Trainer

6 Benefits to Having a Personal Trainer

There are a huge amount of benefits to having a personal trainer.…

Just throw it out

Just throw it out

A very common mistake that I find a lot of people make,…

Consistently Inconsistent

Consistently Inconsistent

How often do you get off track when it comes to your…

Getting in the Mood

Getting in the Mood

You know how easy it is to skip your workout because you…

Functional Training

Functional Training

Functional Training is a term that gets thrown around a lot but…

Using Tech for your Training

Using Tech for your Training

Here are 5 ways Technology and Applications can help you on your…

Is February your new January?

Is February your new January?

I don’t know about you, but for a lot of people including…

How to use the Leg Press

How to use the Leg Press

The leg press machine is a very common yet useful piece of…

New Year’s Resolutions Part 2.

New Year’s Resolutions Part 2.

Love em or hate em here I share 10 random thoughts with…

How to make sure you’re doing your exercises correctly!

How to make sure you’re doing your exercises correctly!

3 quick tips that will help you do your exercises the right…

How to find the right workout partner

How to find the right workout partner

The right workout partner will make the biggest difference when it comes…

Calories & Kilojoules

Calories & Kilojoules

A simple breakdown on what calories and kilojoules are, along with reading…

Progressive Overload

Progressive Overload

Progressive overload should be a fundamental component of all training. Here is…

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Today I want to quickly touch on a really simple trick that…

What is Strength Training?

What is Strength Training?

So when we talk about getting stronger we are talking about increasing…

Weight Loss – 6 other ways to tell if you are getting results

Weight Loss – 6 other ways to tell if you are getting results

The scales aren’t your only measure for weight loss success, check out…

Rest Periods

Rest Periods

Your training volumes, loads and intensities are really important when it comes…

How many times should you train each week?

How many times should you train each week?

We are often asked by clients “how many times do I need…

Training vs Exercise

Training vs Exercise

We all know that we need to exercise and be physically active…

How to: The Turkish Get-Up

How to: The Turkish Get-Up

The Turkish Get-Up is an awesome full body movement that helps develop…

Missing a Week of Training

Missing a Week of Training

It’s school holidays at the moment and while not everyone will be…

HIIT Training

HIIT Training

HIIT is a fantastic form of training that can be done by…

Are you making this mistake?

Are you making this mistake?

So often we hear about people not being able to achieve their…

Exercise Guidelines

Exercise Guidelines

Do you know what the Australian guidelines are for exercise and physical…

What are Macronutrients?

What are Macronutrients?

Here we breakdown and explain what macronutrients are and why they are…

Decision Fatigue

Decision Fatigue

Decision fatigue affects your decision making and self control as the day…

Training at Home

Training at Home

Training from home is easier said than done though and while you…

Pilates Jargon Explained

Pilates Jargon Explained

No matter what style of Pilates you do there will be some…

Breathing for Pilates

Breathing for Pilates

Breathing for pilates - Breath/Breathing is a core principle of Pilates and…

Max Effort

Max Effort

Today I want to talk to you about your max effort. What…

Your Beginner Exercise Plan for Home

Your Beginner Exercise Plan for Home

If you haven’t exercised in forever and you need a place to…

How to: Squat

How to: Squat

How to: Squat - Squats are and should be a staple in…

No Action = No Results

No Action = No Results

There are plenty of reasons (excuses) why we don’t take action but…

S.M.A.R.T Goals

S.M.A.R.T Goals

Here is a quick breakdown of what a SMART goal is and…

How to: Push Up

How to: Push Up

Here are some quick and easy pointers to help you improve and…

What you measure, you can manage.

What you measure, you can manage.

To achieve your health and fitness goals you first need to decide…

It’s not all Black & White

It’s not all Black & White

When it comes to your health and fitness, making the right decision…

Making Sacrifices

Making Sacrifices

Making Sacrifices - What would you rather sacrifice? That beer, that TV…

Don’t Chase Muscle Soreness

Don’t Chase Muscle Soreness

Stop using muscle soreness as an indicator of a good or effective…

Making yourself Accountable

Making yourself Accountable

Having effective accountability measures are key to creating success in your health…

The Best Time to Exercise

The Best Time to Exercise

The time of day you exercise isn't about your physiology but instead…

Make the first step easy

Make the first step easy

Sometimes taking that very first step can be the absolute hardest but…

There will always be something on

There will always be something on

There will always be something on. No longer can you use this…

All or Something

All or Something

This one change to your perspective and approach when it comes to…

Reformer Pilates Explained

Reformer Pilates Explained

Reformer Pilates Explained. We explain what a Reformer is, why they are…

Everyone starts as a Beginner

Everyone starts as a Beginner

Have you ever avoided trying something new all because you had never…

It’s not all about Weight Loss

It’s not all about Weight Loss

It's not all about Weight Loss. Firstly that weight loss isn’t the…

Gym Jargon Explained

Gym Jargon Explained

Gym Jargon Explained. Have a basic understanding of what some of this…

Resistance Training for Kids

Resistance Training for Kids

As kids become teenagers and their hormones really start to kick in…

Static vs Dynamic Stretching

Static vs Dynamic Stretching

Static vs Dynamic Stretching. In this article, we explain what these two…

Improve your Flexibility

Improve your Flexibility

Having good flexibility provides your body with plenty of benefits and with…

Here is why you should exercise

Here is why you should exercise

As much as you hate to admit it, you know that you’re…

What is Pilates?

What is Pilates?

Pilates was developed in the 20th century by a man named Joseph…

A New New Years Resolution

A New New Years Resolution

New Years resolutions can be an interesting topic to discuss with people.…

Strength Training for Women

Strength Training for Women

I always encourage women to at least try some Strength Training for…

Why you shouldn’t wait to get started

Why you shouldn’t wait to get started

Gyms aren’t designed for ‘fit’ people, they create them. Gyms, group fitness…

Making exercise enjoyable

Making exercise enjoyable

Right now you're most likely thinking, even subconsciously, that exercise is hard…