By now, many of you would have noticed a few changes we have made to our female strength area. The idea was for us to create a little more usable space by changing the orientation of the area and by removing machines that were seldom used. The monstrous new apparatus that has sprung up is […]
It is good to see everyone is back into their routine of classes and embracing the small changes we made to the schedule. The question I hear a lot is “would I be able to do that class?” Let’s break this down and look at it in detail… All the class styles on our schedule […]
Falls are the leading cause of injuries and hospitalisations amongst the elderly population. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people over 65 years of age will have a fall at least once a year. The type of injuries sustained from these falls may include fractures and dislocations mainly of the wrist, shoulder and hip […]
With Senior’s Week this month, we thought we’d remind you about our Senior’s induction program, Young at Heart. You may have friends or family who have been thinking about trying exercise, but are not sure where to start or how to do it safely. This is where our Young at Heart program may be able […]
Name: Pauline Fong Member since: Aug 2013 Weight loss to date: 20kgs Tips: “There’s a lot of hard work and sweat involved, but it’s all worth it! There’s only one regret that you’ll have… that you didn’t do this sooner!” When did you start training at Health Mates? I joined Health Mates late August 2013. […]
By Michael Henry, Diploma of Science & Fitness Professional Level 2. I remember starting out in this industry around a decade ago and recall that things were a little different back then. What we know “for sure” today is not on par with what was “for sure” back then. The average amount of cardio recommended […]
By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing) If you want to continually make progress, we have to keep your body guessing. Our bodies are designed to adapt to training and diet regimes, so in the journey of weight loss, plateaus can happen to everyone. Here’s some easy ways to get your […]
Congratulations to everyone who completed the 3 hour Mega Marathon classes last week. It was great to see so many of you venture out of you comfort zones to try new class styles … while still keeping a smile on your face! Thanks to those of you who got into the spirit of our beach […]
With Easter just around the corner, so too is the thought of chocolate. Try this healthy option Flourless Chocolate Cake without the guilt; it contains much less fat than many common chocolate cake recipes, plus it’s gluten and wheat free. Enjoy! Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake Ingredients 1 1/2 cup packed almond meal 1/2 cup dark […]
By Adam Bryant, Registered Fitness Professional Level 2 (Cert III & Cert IV Fitness) What is a squat? A squat (pictured) is a functional exercise which can be performed using body weight, or added weight. The squat can be tailored to fitness and mobility needs based on the individual. Should I squat? The simple answer […]
