Resistance bands, it’s a love hate relationship. Meaning I love them and they hate me – trust me; you’ll have DOMS after a high intensity workout with a band! Why I love them Take any exercise to the next level, with no need for gym equipment, machines or weights. And, you can travel with them!… Read More [ RESISTANCE BANDS ]
HELLO OCTOBER! Hello warmer weather, (almost) longer days, brighter skies and better vibes. If you cant tell, I got a thing for summer. And although its freaking me out massively that we are already in the 10th month of the year, I am SO excited to practically move my entire life outside. Cue some super… Read More [ NO EQUIPMENT NO WORRIES ]
To cardio or not to cardio? It is zero secret that ‘traditional’ cardio and I are NOT friends! I’m not talking about water sports (I’m definitely a water baby and had a past career in swimming) so this little write up is talking about stereotypical gym cardio (you know, on land) and more specifically the… Read More [SPIN CLASSES: and how to get over your hate of cardio]
So we are only two weeks into the new year and you’re already contemplating if you need a margarita, an extra $million or a trip to the Maldives. Before you go completely ape shit, here’s how stretching can help. We know getting bendy can help keep our mind alert, reduce muscle tension and the obvious,… Read More [ BREATHE: how stretching can help ]
What workout is the right workout? How long do I need to work out for to see results? The longer I’m in gym, the more results ill see…right? These are some of the most common questions I get asked on a daily basis and to be 100% honest with you, there is no one correct… Read More [ THE RIGHT WORKOUT ]
I’ll use any reason to get outside, especially to the beach! Add a killer workout and you’ve got the perfect excuse to catch some rays, listen to the waves, and make your muscles BURN. This HIIT inspired workout combines the lot – staring off with a 3km soft sand run to recruit muscle… Read More [ BEACHSIDE POWER TRAINING ]
why you need power to improve sprint ability Sprinting is all about the initial explosiveness of the start, which can be trained through POWER TRAINING! During a 100m sprint you are still accelerating up until the 60m mark. At this point you have reached max speed and the best times come from the runner who decelerates the… Read More [ SPRINT POWER TRAINING ]
Gone are the days of excuses! So many things come to mind when someone is asked why they don’t work out as much as they would like to – Gym is too far away, a membership is too expensive, working out is too intimidating in a gym when you don’t feel strong or fit enough,… Read More [ NO EXCUSES ]
So, you go into a shoe store and aside from the same shoe coming in 7 different colours, there are different categories, different styles and they claim they are for different purposes? BUT…does it really make a difference or is it just a selling point? Lets start with running shoes…typically – a higher level of support, higher… Read More [ WHATS THE DEAL ON GYM SHOES? ]
