The world of resistance style training has developed far from the early days where it was once seen as purely the gym junkie’s zone. At one point it was assumed that unless you are aiming to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger, then the weights section of the gym was not for you; but how times have […]
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 […]
By Raquel Sbrana (Registered Exercise Professional Level 2/Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing & Kickboxing) People tend to have the idea that cardiovascular exercise such as running or swimming is the only way to burn calories and lose weight. For those of you who know me, you will know I’m very passionate about weight training and the […]
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.
Are you a like many women who want to firm up; you know weights will help, but you are lacking the know-how and confidence to progress your training?
Come along to our Women on Weights seminar where you’ll learn the benefits of weight training for women, how to shake up you current weight training to get greater results and common myths relating to weight training.
