Do you wish you were able to relieve your aches and pains? Or maybe you suffer from ITB syndrome, shin splints or poor flexibility. Many of you may have seen these interesting items being used on the gym floor by our gym floor staff or personal trainers. Foam rollers offer many of the same benefits […]
By Raquel Sbrana (Registered Exercise Professional Level 2/Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing & Kickboxing) So I’m sure most of us have heard the old saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, but do many of us know why? Let me put it simply; we need to break the fast. While we are sleeping […]
I like things to be simple. Simple for me is best. When I look at a problem I avoid complexity and get back to basics. When I speak to people, I see that there are many different opinions out there. Different methods of how to do this and that. There is more than one way […]
When the colder seasons roll around, things in the gym start to change. Mindsets start to change and habits start to change as the fear of summery, beach attire starts to evaporate. We get comfortable and loosen the straps a little. For some this translates to a little extra stored energy on the waist line […]
By Raquel Sbrana (Registered Exercise Professional Level 2/Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing & Kickboxing) DAILY CALORIE LIMITS I’m sure you have all heard of calorie expenditure, and are aware of the “eat less calories than what you need for energy each day to lose weight” rule of thumb. That’s all well and good, but how do I […]
Nuts contain moderate amounts of protein (9–20%) and with the sole exception of chestnuts, also contain large quantities of fat (49–74% total fat). This fat is mostly monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fat. Nuts are also a good source of dietary fibre and provide a wide range of essential nutrients, including several B group vitamins, vitamin E, […]
Consider this… Research shows those who sleep for less than 5 hours per night are 70% more likely to be obese. Learn to love your sleep. If you’re a night owl, try going to bed just half an hour earlier each night for a couple of weeks and then gradually aim for an hour earlier. […]
Susan joined Health Mates 9 months ago and believes it’s been one of the best decisions she has ever made. Susan shares powerful insights into how she beat her fear of joining a gym and how it’s impacted her personally. We admire you Susan and love your new lease on life!
According to the Cancer Council you can lower your risk of cancer by enjoying a healthy diet, being physically active every day and maintaining a healthy body weight. Studies show being overweight, physically inactive and not eating well cause nearly one third of all cancers. Healthy eating is a first step in reducing your cancer […]
Recently at Health Mates we have had a new addition to our list of gym floor equipment. The GHD or “Glute Hamstring Developer” is an apparatus designed to allow users to strengthen their posterior chain of muscles. This chain consists of the Hamstrings, gluteals and spinal erectors and is arguably one of the most unused […]
