Everyone gets something different out of going to the gym. Don't let the idea of what other people get out of the gym stop you from achieving your best health!
READ MORE5 ways to feel your best!
Here are 5 common reasons that might be holding you back and some simple ways how you can turn them around so you can feel better, instantly.
READ MOREFull Body Stretch Routine w Claire Jenkins
Stretching can help you relax, remove muscle tension and improve important range of motion and flexibility of joints and muscles. Here is a simple and quick full stretching routine you can try today!
READ MOREBox 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...
READ MOREStrengthening the Pelvic Floor
Here are 3 simple yet great exercises you can do anywhere to help strengthen a really important muscle.
READ MORE4 Commonly Ask Questions about our Personal Training
Our most commonly asked questions about our PT sessions answered!
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREDon’t wait until the new year to start!
Instead of focusing on how you are going to start in the New Year, focus on how you can finish this year off and launch yourself into 2023!
READ MORENutrition Guidelines
The purpose of the Australian Dietary Guidelines are to promote overall health and wellbeing and to reduce the risks of chronic diseases.
READ MORE4 Benefits of Small Group Fitness
There are so many benefits of training in small groups, not only is it more affordable but you get to train with friends and have a coach who can motivate you and provide personalised training...
READ MOREThe Nutrition Pyramid
Today I want to introduce to you a concept that was founded by a man named Eric Helms. He designed what is called The Muscle and Strength Pyramid.
READ MORETuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Here is a great lunch option that is light, quick and full of protein. Great for when you need a healthy meal fast!
READ MORE80/20 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.
READ MOREHigh Protein Blueberry Pancakes
Try these quick and tasty blueberry pancakes. The perfect weekend breakfast that meets all of your protein needs!
READ MORE8 ways for a more active weekend
Here are 8 different activities you can do that are great fun, will get you moving and can be done with family and friends. I’ve even included some local places to do them here on...
READ MORENo.1 Rule of Weight Loss
Today I want to help you understand one thing and one thing only - The key principle of weight loss, the foundation of it all.
READ MORE6 Benefits to Having a Personal Trainer
There are a huge amount of benefits to having a personal trainer. Here are just 6 that play an important role in helping you stay on track, pushing you to be your best and achieve...
READ MOREJust 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.
READ MOREConsistently Inconsistent
How often do you get off track when it comes to your health and fitness? Consistently Inconsistent?So how do you improve your consistentecy during these times?
READ MOREGetting in the Mood
You know how easy it is to skip your workout because you just don't feel like it. Here to help are a couple of ideas to help you get in the mood to get started!
READ MOREFunctional Training
Functional Training is a term that gets thrown around a lot but what does it mean and and how can I use to improve my own training? All in this weeks blog!
READ MOREUsing Tech for your Training
Here are 5 ways Technology and Applications can help you on your health and fitness journey. Help using tech for your training.
READ MOREIs February your new January?
I don’t know about you, but for a lot of people including myself it’s been a funny start to the year.
READ MOREHow to use the Leg Press
The leg press machine is a very common yet useful piece of equipment found in gyms that allows you to train and strengthen your legs.
READ MORENew Year’s Resolutions Part 2.
Love em or hate em here I share 10 random thoughts with you around new year's resolutions!
READ MOREHow to make sure you’re doing your exercises correctly!
3 quick tips that will help you do your exercises the right way and be more confident in the gym
READ MOREHow to find the right workout partner
The right workout partner will make the biggest difference when it comes to achieving your goals. Choose wisely.
READ MORECalories & Kilojoules
A simple breakdown on what calories and kilojoules are, along with reading food labels, calculating the calories and finding your ideal daily intake.
READ MOREProgressive 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.
READ MOREOut 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...
READ MOREWhat is Strength Training?
So when we talk about getting stronger we are talking about increasing the amount of force you can produce.
READ MOREWeight Loss – 6 other ways to tell if you are getting results
The scales aren’t your only measure for weight loss success, check out these 6 other ways to tell if you are getting results.
READ MORERest 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.
READ MOREHow many times should you train each week?
We are often asked by clients “how many times do I need to train each week to benefit from it”. You can understand that this is a very broad question that is asked by most...
READ MORETraining 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...
READ MOREHow 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.
READ MOREMissing 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...
READ MOREHIIT 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.
READ MOREAre you making this mistake?
So often we hear about people not being able to achieve their goal despite doing all of the ‘right things’. This can be frustrating for you because you should be getting some sort of result...
READ MOREExercise 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.
READ MOREWhat are Macronutrients?
Here we breakdown and explain what macronutrients are and why they are important; not only for your health but for you to achieve your health/fitness goals too.
READ MOREDecision Fatigue
Decision fatigue affects your decision making and self control as the day goes on. An important factor when it comes to your health and fitness.
READ MORETraining 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.
READ MOREPilates Jargon Explained
No matter what style of Pilates you do there will be some terminology that is consistently used across the board. Pilates Jargon Explained.
READ MOREBreathing for Pilates
Breathing for pilates - Breath/Breathing is a core principle of Pilates and is incorporated into every movement and exercise you do.
READ MOREMax 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...
READ MOREYour Beginner Exercise Plan for Home
If you haven’t exercised in forever and you need a place to start then this is the blog for you. Here I provide you with a great exercise program you can do from home and...
READ MOREHow to: Squat
How to: Squat - Squats are and should be a staple in any exercise program and are key in developing the strength in your legs.
READ MORENo 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...
READ MORES.M.A.R.T Goals
Here is a quick breakdown of what a SMART goal is and why they are important to consider when setting your goals.
READ MOREHow 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...
READ MOREWhat you measure, you can manage.
To achieve your health and fitness goals you first need to decide what they are. If you don’t know your end goal you won’t have any direction and making decisions on what to do will...
READ MOREIt’s not all Black & White
When it comes to your health and fitness, making the right decision isn't as clear cut as it should be. This means creating a plan around what works for you!
READ MOREMaking 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...
READ MOREDon’t Chase Muscle Soreness
Stop using muscle soreness as an indicator of a good or effective workout. It's time to change the goal post and focus on what's important.
READ MOREMaking 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...
READ MOREThe Best Time to Exercise
The time of day you exercise isn't about your physiology but instead about our lifestyle and making sure that it fits in with your day long term.
READ MOREMake the first step easy
Sometimes taking that very first step can be the absolute hardest but once you do you’ll be on a roll, generating more and more momentum with every following step you take.
READ MOREThere will always be something on
There will always be something on. No longer can you use this as an excuse, it’s time to quit the yo-yo lifestyle and find your balance.
READ MOREAll 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.
READ MOREReformer Pilates Explained
Reformer Pilates Explained. We explain what a Reformer is, why they are such an awesome piece of equipment and the many benefits that come with using them.
READ MOREEveryone starts as a Beginner
Have you ever avoided trying something new all because you had never done it before? Everyone starts as a Beginner!
READ MOREIt’s not all about Weight Loss
It's not all about Weight Loss. Firstly that weight loss isn’t the only reason you should be exercising and secondly you don’t have to lose weight to be benefiting from exercise.
READ MOREGym Jargon Explained
Gym Jargon Explained. Have a basic understanding of what some of this terminology is will make all the difference when you embark on your fitness journey!
READ MOREResistance Training for Kids
As kids become teenagers and their hormones really start to kick in we can see huge developments in their height and size, sometimes seemingly overnight.
READ MOREStatic vs Dynamic Stretching
Static vs Dynamic Stretching. In this article, we explain what these two types of stretching are and the difference between them, and how they can help you.
READ MOREImprove your Flexibility
Having good flexibility provides your body with plenty of benefits and with our current lifestyles it couldn’t be more important to make sure you stay limber and moving well.
READ MOREHere is why you should exercise
As much as you hate to admit it, you know that you’re only making excuses for yourself when you don’t exercise. Justifying to yourself ultimately to avoid the feeling of failure.
READ MOREWhat 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...
READ MOREA New New Years Resolution
New Years resolutions can be an interesting topic to discuss with people. Some people think they are pointless while others find them beneficial and constructive.
READ MOREStrength Training for Women
I always encourage women to at least try some Strength Training for Women. The difference it makes is incredible.
READ MOREWhy you shouldn’t wait to get started
Gyms aren’t designed for ‘fit’ people, they create them. Gyms, group fitness classes, personal trainers and things alike are there to help you achieve better health and better fitness, not to train ‘fit’ people.
READ MOREMaking 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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