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5 ways to feel your best

5 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.

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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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Nutrition Guidelines

The purpose of the Australian Dietary Guidelines are to promote overall health and wellbeing and to reduce the risks of chronic diseases.

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4 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...

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The 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.

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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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8 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...

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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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Consistently Inconsistent

Consistently 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?

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getting in the mood

Getting 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!

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functional training

Functional 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!

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how to use the leg press

How 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.

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calories and kilojoules

Calories & Kilojoules

A simple breakdown on what calories and kilojoules are, along with reading food labels, calculating the calories and finding your ideal daily intake.

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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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Are 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...

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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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what are macronutrients

What 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.

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decision fatigue

Decision 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.

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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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pilates jargon explained

Pilates 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.

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breathing for pilates

Breathing for Pilates

Breathing for pilates - Breath/Breathing is a core principle of Pilates and is incorporated into every movement and exercise you do.

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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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how to squat

How 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.

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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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smart goals

S.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.

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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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what you measure you can manage

What 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...

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its not all black and white

It’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!

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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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The 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.

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make the first step easy

Make 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.

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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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reformer pilates explained

Reformer 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.

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its not all about weightloss

It’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. 

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gym jargon explained

Gym 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!

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resistance training for kids

Resistance 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. 

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static vs dynamic stretching

Static 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.

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improve your flexibility

Improve 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.

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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 only making excuses for yourself when you don’t exercise. Justifying to yourself ultimately to avoid the feeling of failure. 

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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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a new new years resolution

A 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. 

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why you shouldnt 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 classes, personal trainers and things alike are there to help you achieve better health and better fitness, not to train ‘fit’ people.

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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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