Man doing push up

All about push ups

Man doing push up

In line with the push up competition being run this month I thought “why not take this opportunity to talk about push ups?” So here we are! If you are like me, you probably have a love hate relationship with this body weight staple. I remember as a kid being tested by coaches and P.E. […]

Man doing bicep curl

Bicep curls don’t get the girls!

Man doing bicep curl

By Raquel Sbrana, Registered Professional Level 2 (Cert IV Fitness/Group Exercise/Boxing/Kickboxing) Too often I am down on the gym floor and see many people performing only isolated exercises; for instance bicep curls, tricep press downs, and lateral raises. What’s the problem with that you ask? Well, nothing really. But if you are looking for a […]

Squat Rack

New Squat Rack

Squat Rack

By now, many of you would have noticed a few changes we have made to our female strength area. The idea was for us to create a little more usable space by changing the orientation of the area and by removing machines that were seldom used. The monstrous new apparatus that has sprung up is […]

Senior man with weights at gym

Young At Heart – 5 Free Visits

Senior man with weights at gym

With Senior’s Week this month, we thought we’d remind you about our Senior’s induction program, Young at Heart. You may have friends or family who have been thinking about trying exercise, but are not sure where to start or how to do it safely. This is where our Young at Heart program may be able […]

Avocado, nuts and olive oil on plate

Fat is Your Friend

Avocado, nuts and olive oil on plate

By Michael Henry, Diploma of Science & Fitness Professional Level 2.  I remember starting out in this industry around a decade ago and recall that things were a little different back then. What we know “for sure” today is not on par with what was “for sure” back then.  The average amount of cardio recommended […]

Plateau Point

How to avoid a weight loss plateau

Plateau Point

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 […]