Fitness Coogee

19
FEB
2016
Push to the limits

Pushing to the Limits

This article is about pushing to the limits while working out. Some can and some can’t. How come if two people are planning to go for a 7km run, one will end up running 5km while the other one will run 10km? How come if two people with equal fitness levels perform as many... Read More
06
FEB
2016
Anti-Aging

Anti-Aging Foods

No-one really likes to get old. Here is a list of foods that will keep you more youthful and look younger. Olive Oil Not only do the monounsaturated fats contained in olive oil support healthy arteries and a healthy heart, but olive oil also contains polyphenols, a potent... Read More
18
DEC
2015

Keeping fit on holiday.

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
27
NOV
2015
Team One Fitness Tabata Style

Ciabatta or is it Tabata?

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
20
NOV
2015
Balance in Life

Finding a Balance in Life; simple changes to make the most of your time and improve your wellbeing.

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
15
NOV
2015

Cardio training, identifying the myths

  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
07
NOV
2015

Weight loss; benefits of slow vs rapid weight loss

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
30
OCT
2015

How to control your portion sizes

Choosing the right foods is important but how to control your portion sizes is definitely as important, if not more so. Our food culture has changed a lot in the last 50 years. First of all, food is a lot more available than it used to be and secondly, portion sizes are a lot... Read More