How Former NRL Player Kayne Lawton Uses Macros To Achieve The Ultimate Summer Body Sometimes, all it takes is a little guidance and motivation to get us up off the couch, which is exactly why former NRL player for the Gold Coast Titans Kayne Lawton, has paired up with popular meal provider Macros, to get us eating healthier and exercising in preparation for summer. Since retiring from professional NRL, […]
by Georgia Marr Jul 19
Tips For Staying On Track To Your Fitness Goals This Winter Dietitian at Jenny Craig, Laura Ford shared a bunch of great recipes and tips to ensure we are staying on the path to our health goals even when the weather makes us want to chuck on a pair of trackies and wait out the winter. Build that immunity Given the days are shorter, this means […] by Georgia Marr Jul 07
7 Ways To Transition Back Into The Gym After Quarantine The coronavirus pandemic has kept us drifting in lockdown for what felt like an eternity. But, as restrictions gradually ease, gym-goers are buzzing with excitement, eagerly anticipating the moment they get to step foot back into the gym. Undeniably, it’s tempting to strut back into the gym, brimming with fresh enthusiasm and ready for a […]
by Ophie Ho Jun 24
I Tried A Full Day Of Pamela Reif Workouts & Here’s How It Went As soon as COVID-19 hit and all of the gyms across the country closed their doors, we were forced to find alternative modes of fitness to fill the void. There were plenty of great home fitness guides to choose from, with celebrities around the world enabling us to take advantage of their free mobile apps, […] by Georgia Marr May 04
Exercising, Eating In A Calorie Deficit & Still Not Losing Weight? This Might Be Why Eating in a calorie deficit (which means eating less calories than you’re burning off throughout the day – you can use this basic calculator here to find out what your calorie deficit number is) is the science-backed method to losing weight, and it definitely works – for most people. If you have quite a lot […]
by Ally Burnie May 01
Here’s Why Michael Ramsay’s STRONG Pilates Fitness Studios Are The Talk Of The Town Introducing, the ‘Rowformer’, originally discovered at a gym in California and then presented to Australian fitness enthusiasts by certified PT and founder of STRONG Pilates and Journey Retreats, Michael Ramsay. Michael has single-handedly revolutionised the way Australians exercise through the launch of STRONG Pilates in 2019, which specialises in a Pilates/cardio hybrid style of fitness. […] by Georgia Marr Apr 28
Pro Tips For Achieving The Ultimate Abs & Booty Combo Through Diet And Exercise According to dietitians, achieving a rock hard six pack and a perky, plump booty at the same time is much harder than the Kardashians make it look. Not only do the different muscles require different exercises, they can also require different diets. For those of you who have been tirelessly working on increasing your squat […] by Georgia Marr Apr 20
How Often Should You Be Changing Up Your Workout Routine? Whether you work out for fitness, for pleasure, for your mental health, for your overall health or anywhere in between, there comes a time when most people question: “Is it okay to be doing the same workout each day?”, with the follow-up question usually something like: “How often should I be changing my workout routine?” […] by Ally Burnie Apr 18
Can You Lose Weight By Walking? Yes, Here’s How! Have you ever found yourself Googling, “Can I lose weight by walking?” Perhaps that’s how you found yourself on this very article! The truth is, not all of us are cut out for the gym. Not all of us enjoy the gym and not all of us want to be gasping for breath, with sweat […] by Ally Burnie Apr 17
Tips On How To Get Ripped Fast They say abs start in the kitchen, but honestly, you’re not going to get ripped fast if all you’re doing is cutting back the carbs and calories. You need both a clean diet, and plenty of timing carving it up in the gym. Getting ripped fast is somewhat of an oxymoron, as toning up your […] by Ally Burnie Mar 21
How To Lose Arm Fat Quickly With Chloe Ting First, let’s first look at what causes arm fat to accumulate. Unfortunately for women, one of the many things we have to look forward to as we age is a metabolic rate and testosterone decrease which can result in the storage of unwanted fat, especially if you aren’t physically active. Here are some of the […] by Georgia Marr Mar 10
4 Of The Best Weights Lifting Programs For Beginners Whether you’re training for health and fitness, wanting to build muscle or build strength, or if looking for a new workout routine, there really is no better way to do it than lifting weights. Specifically, heavy weights. You can run on the treadmill and do as much cardio or bodyweight training as you like but […] by Ally Burnie Jan 29
Does Alcohol Make You Fat Or Help Your Health? Alcohol is a diuretic, that causes you to need to pee more often and if you don’t rehydrate properly, you may weigh less the next day simply because you’re dehydrated. How alcohol affects your health Potential benefits When it comes to your heart health, it’s a little complicated. It’s true, a small amount of alcohol […]
by Valentina Duong Jan 12
What to eat to recover from injuries faster! Getting injured often feels like the most frustrating thing in the world. Your entire routine is derailed, your stress levels are through the roof and now that you’re not training, you have a lot more spare time on your hands. You are pretty sure you can already see and feel your progress going down the […] by Valentina Duong Sep 20
Enhance Your Home Leg Workouts With Rice, Tripod & Books Like everyone else, I’ve been stuck at home without weights so it’s inspired me to think outside the box and create these at-home alternatives to the conventional exercises I would do in the gym 😊 RB = Resistance Bands. You can buy these from eBay or Amazon! 1️⃣ RB + Rice Bag Squats | 3 […] by Ophie Ho Apr 02
💡 $140 DIY Bunnings Home Gym Squat Rack Hot off placing 🥇1st in the Classic Physique division at the Arnold Classic Pro Australia, Benson Milgate like many of us have been doing what we can at home. With his trade background and the love of being hands on, he concocted a cheap and simple to build squat rack that’s made entirely from Bunnings. […]
by George Z Apr 01
How to Use Strongman Exercises for Conditioning Strongmen have to be amongst the best adapted athletes to high workloads. Therefore, strongman exercises are amongst the toughest, most efficient movements you can find for improving performance, cardiovascular health, and building dense muscle mass. They are great tools for improving your physique. There is more to them than this, however: they will improve your […]
by James Dixon Nov 28
The Benefits of Knee and Elbow Sleeves for Heavy Lifting It’s quite common to wonder about accessory gear. You see people online, at the gym, in forums, wearing and discussing all sorts of apparel. It’s rare to see a record-breaking attempt without the lifter being clad in knee and elbow sleeves or wraps, weightlifting belt, sometimes even a specific squat or deadlift suit. Where does […] by James Dixon Nov 15
4 Top Tips for Improving Your Overhead Press The overhead press is a type of weightlifting shoulder press with quite a few variations (that I’ll go into in more detail in a future article). If you do the overhead press correctly, with good technique, following progressive overload throughout, you will build large, strong shoulders. In addition, your arms will swell up as your […] by James Dixon Nov 08
Benefits of Exercise for People with Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive condition that claims many victims each year. Among its effects are debilitating motor symptoms, including tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia (decelerated movement) and postural and balance instability. In addition, people with PD often suffer muscular weaknesses, increased fatigue and chronically stiff joints. Exercise is important for everybody: we should all […] by James Dixon Oct 31
Lasha Talakhadze: An Unstoppable Force Who Moves Immovable Objects For those of you who don’t know him, Lasha Talakhadze is fast becoming something of a European legend. At twenty-six-years-old, Talakhadze is a pro-weightlifter and Olympic champion. He has also been World and European Champion four times, competing in the super-heavy category. He has won IWF Male Lifter of the Year a couple of times […] by James Dixon Oct 31
How to Increase Your Strength Immediately: Breathing and Bracing It’s always been common amongst competitive lifters: Strongmen, Olympic lifters and powerlifters are no stranger to the concept. Now, however, it’s becoming more and more common to see the message on the gym floor, on YouTube channels, and on internet forums accessible to all: We need to breathe and brace. The power of the breathe […] by James Dixon Oct 25
Damon Hayhow: How to Train for Maximum Muscle Growth Let’s look once more at Damon Hayhow, founder of Recomp HQ, Australia’s premier body recomposition coaching and dieting facility. As an expert on strength and physique training with a host of successful clients and athletes following his advice, I thought it would be worth delving into his views on what makes good training for maximum […] by James Dixon Oct 25
Damon Hayhow: The Correct Way to Recomp (without Cardio!) Damon Hayhow is a strength and physique trainer based in Australia who bills himself quite rightly as a body recomp specialist. He is the founder of Recomp HQ, Australia’s premier body recomposition coaching and dieting facility. When he talks about body recomposition, it’s a good idea to listen. In this article, I’ll run through his […] by James Dixon Oct 23
Damon Hayhow: Why You Should Be Not Doing ‘Cardio’ Damon Hayhow is a strength and physique trainer based in Australia who bills himself quite rightly as a body recomp specialist. The founder of Recomp HQ, Australia’s premier body recomposition coaching and dieting facility, he knows his business as few others do. He also has some quite controversial opinions on what would seem at first […] by James Dixon Oct 10
Progressive Overload: Its Strengths and Pitfalls There are a couple in every gym and we’ve all seen them: that one person who comes in regularly, week in, week out, but never makes any progress. They could do a session every single day, spending hours in there, but still nothing changes. Perhaps you have found yourself in a similar situation, spinning your […] by James Dixon Oct 03
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