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I lost 39kg in 6 months!

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Name: Andrew Kallas Member since: March 2014 (6 months) Reason for joining: Weight gain due to knee injury Top tip: Never give up, even if you stumble along the way. How long have you been a member of Health Mates? I joined in March 2014, so just 6 months. What, or who, inspired you to get […]

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The Run Down on Cardio

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One of the big questions that I am often asked by many clients is what type of cardio should they be including in their program. The answer to this is not that simple and will greatly depend on individual circumstances and goals that want to be achieved. So before we go any further it should […]

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Exercise & Weight Loss

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By Raquel Sbrana (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing & Kickboxing) Our weight is determined by the amoutn of calories we consume each day, minus the calories our body expends each day. Exercise helps with weight loss by using up excess energy (calories) that would otherwise be stored as fat, and by increasing our metabolism. Everything we […]

Plateau Point

How to avoid a weight loss plateau

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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 […]

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New Class – Slide n Tabata

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Have you been looking for a new challenge and a class that will push your fitness levels to new heights? This class is not for the faint hearted – it will have you feeling the full body effects of your efforts. What is Slide n Tabata? Slide uses the XRSlide discs to allow for smooth, […]