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Boost your health with incidental exercise and movement snacks
Incidental exercise and movement snacks are simple ways to weave more physical activity into your busy life. This article explores how these small bursts of movement can improve your heart health, mood, and energy levels, while fitting seamlessly into your routine. We’ll explain what incidental exercise and movement snacks are, why they’re so effective, and…
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When is the best time to exercise?
Did you read the headlines about exercising before breakfast to boost fat loss?Or are you a regular at the post-work spin class to burn off the day’s stresses? As a Personal Trainer I am often asked when is the best time to train – for fat loss, cardio gains, or increased muscle size and strength.…
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Balance training for older adults
What is balance? Balance refers to a person’s ability to maintain their centre of gravity within a base of support. The base of support is all contact points with the surface beneath the person. This could include parts of the body, such as feet or hands, or objects such as a walking stick. How is…
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5 Ways to Progress Your Home Workout
Working out at home has been one of the biggest fitness trends of the last couple of years. With gyms closing during the pandemic lockdowns, it was the only realistic option for many of us to stay fit. Even though the world has reopened, many people are choosing to continue exercising at home. Whether you…
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Calculators to convert pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg) or kilograms to pounds
In Australia, we measure mass (e.g. weight) using base units in the metric system, such as kilograms (kg) and grams (g). The units of mass used in some countries, such as the United States of America (USA), are from other systems of measurement. For example, in the USA, units of mass (e.g. weight) include pounds…
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Budget-friendly home gym essentials
Looking to setup a budget-friendly home gym? Short on space for your workouts? We’ve got you covered! Our handy guide outlines the best value fitness gear for exercising at home. Most of this equipment takes up very little space and could be stowed away in a cupboard when not in use. Dumbbells Dumbbells can be…
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From around the web: fun ideas to help you get fit
Sarah Scopelianos and Amanda Smith have shared fifteen fun ideas to help you get fit, including Quidditch and Bollywood dancing! Check out the article on ABC News to see all 15 ideas. Social activities, such as local sporting groups, can be a great way to get fit and have fun doing it. Further to Sarah…
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Exercise during pregnancy
Research has shown that healthy pregnant women can safely exercise during their pregnancy. Exercise improves physical and mental wellbeing and can reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes. Your body goes through significant changes during pregnancy. There are three changes in particular that should be taken into account when it comes to exercise: This guide…
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Five tips for starting and sticking to exercise
Have fun! Sticking to an exercise regime is much easier when you’re doing activities you actually enjoy. If you hate running, then you won’t feel very motivated to put on your runners and hit the pavement three times a week. If you prefer bike riding or lifting weights – do that instead! Tailored timing As…
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The benefits of group fitness training
Group fitness training offers a fun, affordable way to get fit. It’s one of the fastest growing areas of the fitness industry and has become immensely popular in Australia, as it has around the world. Let’s take a look at the many benefits this style of training offers. The many benefits of group fitness training…
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Strength training for seniors
It’s never too late to start strength training! Arguably, the older you are the more you have to gain from regular resistance training. The benefits of strength training There are so many benefits to older adults participating in strength training. Some of these include: Programming considerations for older adults The foundation of many strength training…
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How to set up your home gym
Home gyms offer ultimate flexibility and privacy. You can work out when and how you want to. Whether that’s at the crack of dawn before work or an 11pm treadmill session with ’90s classics blaring. It’s your call. The ideal fit out of your home gym will depend on a range of factors, including your…
