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Peter lost 20kg for his wedding and hasn’t looked back!

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Name: 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 […]

Revesby Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre

Introducing Revesby Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre

Revesby Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre

  Health 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 Roller

Foam Rollers now available to purchase

Foam Roller

Do 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 […]

Spinach & Mushroom Omlette

Break the Fast

Spinach & Mushroom Omlette

By 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

Exercise Vs Food

Exercise Vs Food

I 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 […]

Fruit & Vegetables

Making Better Choices

Fruit & Vegetables

By 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 […]

Nut tins

Need somewhere to put your nuts?

Nut tins

Nuts 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, […]