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All about push ups
/in Offers & Competitions, Training Tips /by Health MatesIn line with the push up competition being run this month I thought “why not take this opportunity to talk about push ups?” So here we are! If you are like me, you probably have a love hate relationship with this body weight staple. I remember as a kid being tested by coaches and P.E. […]
I made exercise part of my routine and lost 35kgs!
/in Health, Lifestyle, Member of the Month, Testimonials, Weight Loss /by Health MatesName: Chris Robinson Member since: 2010 Weight loss to date: 35kgs Tips: “Embrace exercise and make it part of your routine – it’s that simple.” You have been a member of Health Mates for 3.5 years. What lead you to Health Mates? I was overweight and not really enjoying my life in the body that I had. At […]
Bicep curls don’t get the girls!
/in Training Tips /by Health MatesBy 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 […]
New Squat Rack
/in News, Training Tips /by Health MatesBy 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 […]
Group Exercise News – Would I be able to do that class?
/in Group Exercise /by Health MatesIt 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 […]
Preventing Falls – The Key To Staying Strong
/in Health, Massage, Offers & Competitions /by Health MatesFalls 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 […]
Young At Heart – 5 Free Visits
/in Health, Offers & Competitions /by Health MatesWith 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 […]
I lost 20kgs in 5 months!
/in Member of the Month, News, Testimonials, Weight Loss /by Health MatesName: 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. […]
Fat is Your Friend
/in Health /by Health MatesBy 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 […]
How to avoid a weight loss plateau
/in Nutrition, Training Tips /by Health MatesBy 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 […]