Posts by Scott Henry
The top unexpected/surprising benefits of Pilates.
We all know the main benefits of Pilates – a lean body, greater flexibility, balance plus a stronger core. But can also provide some other surprising benefits you may not even realise. Train your brain Let’s face it, when you are on the running machine or lifting weights, you tend to zone out and turn…
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Shall I meet you at the Barre?
Remember when you watched ballet and thought to yourself how lean and lovely the dancers looked? Did you ever think wow I would love to look like that one day? Then you may want to try a Barre class – one of the hottest fitness trends around. You know Barre is big when Les Mills…
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What to expect in your first Yoga class?
Yoga is hot at the moment – it seems like there is a Yoga Bar on every corner. So if you are ready to downward dog dive in and give it a go! Then read our tips on how to make your first Yoga class the best experience possible. Begin with a basic Yoga class…
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Meal Prepping – The key to success
What is meal prepping? Basically, it’s about preparing bulk meals ahead of time, it’s about being organised and it is the key to success if you are really aiming to hit your fitness and nutrition goals. Don’t know where to start? The thought of meal prepping can be very overwhelming on your first attempt. I…
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New Year… New Me…Blah Blah Blah
It’s that time of year when everyone is making new year resolutions. I hear people say I am going to exercise more, eat better, spend less time online, pursue my career or maybe work on my relationships. Let’s face it, one in three abandon their resolutions by end of January. I know I have done…
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Should everyone be doing single leg work?
Yes, I love deadlifts and squats ! But …. for a strong, balanced and injury free athletes single leg work, also known as unilateral work is very important to work on the imbalances throughout both sides. I believe a good program should always integrate unilateral work. Examples are Lunges & Split Squats. (See below for…
Read MoreDo you overtrain?
Yup, there’s such a thing as overtraining – and you might not even realise you’re doing it. So you’re finally committed to your fitness journey and you’re going in…hard. Maybe harder than you ever have before. Perhaps your now trying to counteract a few months/years/lifetimes of over indulgence with your new-found love for the gym.…
Read More10 Ways to Stay Motivated!
Lacking some motivation? Here are 10 simple tips to help you stay on track. Set Your Goal/s It’s all about succeeding, by setting SMART goals, you’ll be motivated to succeed. Try setting one important goal and other smaller goals that will help you achieve that important goal. Schedule Your Workout Schedule your workouts in…
Read More9 Best Tips to Burning Fat
Ditch the scales Although your goal for the summer is to look better in a bikini and a tank top, the scales are not usually the best measure. It is just a mind game and not motivating at all. You can eat perfectly and train hard but gain 2kg’s of muscle and lose 2 kg’s…
Read MoreFat Loss Vs Weight Loss
Too often I hear people saying “I want to lose weight” or “I want to drop body fat”. People seem to use both of these phrases terms interchangeably. My response is always something along the lines of “Well, which one do you want to do?” The thing that people don’t realise is that they are…
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