We discussed this last year but it never hurts to be reminded why the squat is such a common exercise and done in so many different fitness programs. Why exactly is squatting so good for us? Here are a few benefits of ‘the squat’. Squats are a very functiona... Read More

The start of the new year seems like the best time to make some changes to our daily routine. The question is, what is the best way to come up with your new years resolutions?  Below are a few tips: First of all new year resolutions can be about lots of different things,... Read More

Holidays are the best time of the year and we all love a bit of indulgence!  Being in a different environment, on a different schedule, sometimes no access to gyms or other training locations and no equipment, often leads to loss of motivation and a decrease in fitness levels... Read More

The Kettlebell swing is a ballistic exercise to train the posterior chain. The kettlebell is swung from just below the groin to somewhere between the upper abdomen and shoulders, with the arms nearly straight. The key is effectively thrusting the hips, not bending too much at the... Read More

Tabata workouts are very popular, and there are reasons for it. We quite often perform Tabata sets or workouts but what are they and where do they come from?   First of all, what is the definition of a Tabata set? Tabata training is a type of high intensity interval training... Read More

Times are busy and life can be a juggle. Here are some tips about finding balance in life and how to maintain this balance. Although many of us still cling to the idealistic view that we live in the land of the long weekend, Australians are among the hardest workers in the world.... Read More

  I believe that some kind of cardio vascular training should be part of a complete fitness program. Some of the benefits of cardio training include: Burning calories Weight loss Reduces risks for heart disease Prevents high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes... Read More

What is better, slow and gradual or fast weight loss? In the past the general rule always used to be ‘slow and steady’. These days, research says that it actually doesn’t really matter. Both ways can have pros and cons, and what works for one person, won’t... Read More