Is it time to do something for yourself? The Health Mates Weight Loss Challenge is what you have been waiting for. Last year, as a group we lost over 400kg. Past winners have lost between 17 and 20% of their body weight. Could you be a winner this year? Over the 12 week program, your […]
Today is Pay It Forward Day and we’re getting involved… Join Health Mates Fitness Centre today for just $29 joining fee (usually $79) and we’ll donate the $50 you save to The Cancer Council. Offer valid today only! To redeem visit Health Mates reception or call us on 8707 6930. […]
There is compelling evidence that habitual physical exercise prevents the development of coronary artery disease. Consistent physical activity also reduces the symptoms in people with established cardiovascular disease. There is also evidence that exercise reduces the risks of other chronic diseases including Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, depression and cancers of the breast and colon. […]
By Raquel Sbrana (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing & Kickboxing) Our weight is determined by the amoutn of calories we consume each day, minus the calories our body expends each day. Exercise helps with weight loss by using up excess energy (calories) that would otherwise be stored as fat, and by increasing our metabolism. Everything we […]
By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing) [slideshow_deploy id=’2836′] SLIDESHOW: 10 TIPS FOR EATING OUT Hover over images in the slideshow to reveal tips or read them all below. Just because you are trying to lose weight does not mean that you can’t eat out with your friends and family. It […]
BEFORE YOU GO SHOPPING Make a list and stick to it. If it’s not on the list, you don’t need it. Plan your meals around what you already have in your kitchen, including leftovers. Creativity saves dollars! Plan your week’s worth of meals in advance and buy accordingly. You’ll be less likely to get takeaway […]
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a specific type of interval training where you exercise at approximately 80% or more of your maximum ability for a short period of time. This type of training is suitable for those who need a quick burst of energy (eg. footballers), endurance athletes aiming to increase speed and individuals […]
In line with the push up competition being run this month I thought “why not take this opportunity to talk about push ups?” So here we are! If you are like me, you probably have a love hate relationship with this body weight staple. I remember as a kid being tested by coaches and P.E. […]
Name: Chris Robinson Member since: 2010 Weight loss to date: 35kgs Tips: “Embrace exercise and make it part of your routine – it’s that simple.” You have been a member of Health Mates for 3.5 years. What lead you to Health Mates? I was overweight and not really enjoying my life in the body that I had. At […]
By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing) Too often I am down on the gym floor and see many people performing only isolated exercises; for instance bicep curls, tricep press downs, and lateral raises. What’s the problem with that you ask? Well, nothing really. But if you are looking for a […]
