Entries by Health Mates

New Group Exercise Schedule

Our new Group Exercise schedule begins on 3 Feb and will include some changes adopted from the festive schedule and feedback from recent surveys. We say change is as good as a holiday and this might give you the opportunity to try a new class style as it is now in the time slot you […]

Why Row?

Whether you already row or are considering rowing to keep in shape, lose weight, cross-train for another sport, compete on the water or rehabilitate from injury or sugary, rowing is the complete exercise for you. Arms, legs, chest, back, abs… even your mind. Your whole body gets a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion […]

Challenge your fitness in our Rowing Competition

Test your fitness, have some fun or break a Health Mates rowing record. At the very least you will burn extra kilojoules just for trying. It’s easy: Row 2,000m as fast as you can Have as many attempts as you like Age and Gender categories, each winner receives a $25 Revesby Workers’ Club gift voucher […]

February ‘Beach Party’ Mega Marathons

It’s the start of a new year and what better way to take your fitness and weight-loss goals to a new level than our Mega Marathon classes. Mega Marathons are a great opportunity to sample the various class styles available at Health Mates, meet the instructors and make new friends, all while challenging your fitness. […]

Achieving Your Goals – Jessica Hutchinson

NAME: Jessica Hutchinson MEMBER SINCE: July 2011 ACHIEVEMENTS: Completing Tough Mudder and the Gold Coast Marathon GOAL: To run a half-marathon in every Australian capital city. TYPES OF TRAINING: running, swimming, gym classes, weights and walking. TIP: “Anything is possible as long s you believe you can do it and put in the hard work.” […]

The Benefits of Weight Training for Weight Loss

By Raquel Sbrana (Registered Exercise Professional Level 2/Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing & Kickboxing) People tend to have the idea that cardiovascular exercise such as running or swimming is the only way to burn calories and lose weight. For those of you who know me, you will know I’m very passionate about weight training and the […]

Holiday Season – Tips to Stay in Shape

It’s summertime and a calendar full of social events loosely translates to food, drink and lazy days. After putting in hours of hard sweaty work the last thing we want to see is all that progress going out the window, true? Here are a few ideas for you to try this holiday season, so you won’t have to […]

5 Tips for Surviving the Silly Season

Health Mates dietitian Rebecca Gawthorne gives you a few tips on how to maintain your health and weight this silly season, without missing out on the things you love! 1. Plan for the Christmas festive season If you keep your eating regime relatively strict until at least a week before Christmas, you will eliminate a […]