Welcome to our newest Personal Trainers, Liam Meadham & Kelly Gentle. LIAM Liam has always had a passion for sport, and for training hard. He has played Rugby Union at a State level, which lead him to play in England where he was selected by Cambridge University, to live in England, and represent them. Liam […]
Peter lost 20kg for his wedding and hasn’t looked back!
/in Member of the Month, Weight Loss /by Health MatesName: Peter Johnston Member since: June 2013 Weight loss to date: 20kg Tip: “Always remain focused on your goal and never let any shred of doubt enter your mind.” Peter joined Health Mates 12 months ago on a crusade to lose weight for his wedding day, and to improve his overall health. Since getting married Peter has maintained […]
Meet the new additions to our PT team
/in Meet Our Trainers, Meet the team, News /by Health MatesWelcome to our newest Personal Trainers, Liam Meadham & Kelly Gentle. LIAM Liam has always had a passion for sport, and for training hard. He has played Rugby Union at a State level, which lead him to play in England where he was selected by Cambridge University, to live in England, and represent them. Liam […]
Introducing Revesby Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre
/in Health, News /by Health MatesHealth Mates has built a referral relationship with Revesby Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre. What do they do? Comprehensive assessment and treatment Provide a written or verbal report back to Health Mates so we can assist you in continuing your exercise Will provide referral for x-ray and other investigations if applicable Appointments on the […]
Foam Rollers now available to purchase
/in News, Training Tips /by Health MatesDo 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 […]
Break the Fast
/in Health, Nutrition /by Health MatesBy 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 […]
Exercise Vs Food
/in Nutrition, Training Tips, Weight Loss /by Health MatesI 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 […]
Say No To Winter Weight Gain
/in Nutrition, Training Tips, Uncategorized, Weight Loss /by Health MatesWhen 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 […]
Making Better Choices
/in Health, Nutrition /by Health MatesBy 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 […]
Need somewhere to put your nuts?
/in Health, Nutrition /by Health MatesNuts 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, […]
The Importance Of Getting A Good Night’s Sleep
/in Lifestyle, Weight Loss /by Health MatesConsider 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. […]