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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Congratulations to everyone who had a row in our recent annual Rowing Competition. We had 57 members row 2,000m in the aim of winning their age category, breaking a Health Mates record, or better still, just to have a go! The winner of the Twilight Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Cruise is Dennis McCroary. Congratulations to […]
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 […]
By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing) There are many benefits to participating in group exercise classes, some of which we will look at in more detail below. 1. BEAT THE BOREDOM A common reason given for quitting an exercise program is boredom. A variety of class formats will keep you […]
When a joint can’t move, there will always be another muscle or joint that overcompensates for that lack of mobility. This is how postural imbalances and injuries occur. Why mobilise ankle joint? Calf/Achilles Lack of calf mobility is the number one limiter of a perfectly executed squat. Generally calf tightness stems from walking or the […]
Are you lacking motivation for your workouts? Are you tired of the same routine or need an ‘extra push’ to get the most out of your workout? If you have answered yes to any of these questions you should really try a group exercise class! There are numerous benefits to participating in group exercise, for […]
10 Reasons why women should do resistance training
Generally, women who exercise are spending most of their gym time on cardiovascular exercises, instead of using resistance that challenges their bodies.
