As a valued member, we would like to get to know you better. Your feedback is important to us and we would appreciate you taking this opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvements of your fitness center. The survey will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. Be assured your feedback will remain anonymous. Complete […]
For too long foam rollers have been neglected in your workout. Foam rolling makes a great addition to any training regime, as it can increase joint range of motion, improve muscular performance and overall recovery and can be done in as little as 30-60 seconds. Self Myofascial Release Therapy, (SMRT), is a technique used to […]
ASK THE PHYSIO: When Should I Stretch? In this month’s newsletter, we are going to cover the issue of whether it is better to stretch before or after exercise. For as long as we can remember, we’ve been told to stretch before any type of physical exercise. From our childhood gym classes to our more […]
MEMBER OF THE MONTH Name: Erica Wren Top tip: “If you feel like quitting, think about why you started.” WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO JOIN HEALTH MATES? I didn’t feel comfortable at my previous gym. Health Mates had a nice warm welcoming feel, it felt like a new family; I loved the atmosphere. WHAT HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED […]
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE CROWNED THE HEALTH MATES PLANK CHAMPION? 15-26 June 2015 Attend during any of the scheduled challenge times below to have your score recorded (if you can’t make any of these times please see one of our team members to arrange another time). Hold a full plank (on your […]
Nicole has almost 10 years Yoga experience and has been teaching as a way of sharing her passion of the Yoga practice with others. Having trained with Duncan Peake of Power Living Yoga Australia and other international teachers such as Annie Carpenter, Simon Park, Patrick Beach and Meghan Currie, her knowledge of Asana/movement (technique, anatomy, […]
Physical inactivity is a major killer and a significant contributor to the burden of chronic disease in Australia. Disturbingly, just two in three (66.9%) of Australians aged 15 and over engage in low levels of exercise. The Heart Foundation is determined to tackle chronic disease and get Australians to move more and sit less. It’s […]
There are many reasons why it is important to drink water, especially if you are trying to lose weight. Initial weight loss is largely due to loss of water, and you need to drink an adequate amount of water in order to avoid dehydration. Adults should be aiming for 1 litre per 30 kilos of […]
We would like to welcome Rhys to our Personal Training team. Rhys has a Bachelor of Sports Science and Exercise together with 8 years of experience in the fitness industry. Rhys specialises in strength and conditioning training as a sports trainer with representative rugby league having trained high profile athletes through South Sydney juniors since […]
