Training
Why Pilates Reformer?
Pretty much everyone has heard of Pilates. A growing percentage of people do Pilates on a regular basis. Reformer Pilates is rapidly increasing in popularity which explains the demand for Reformer classes. I am sure you will notice lots new Pilates studios opening in every suburb in Sydney. Whether you are a dedicated Pilates follower…
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Healthy Body – Healthy Mind – “Nutritional Psychiatry”
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat”. This applies not only to our bodies but also to our mental health. It starts in the gut What’s for dinner? Is thankfully becoming a question many more mental health professionals are asking. Many mental health conditions are caused by inflammation in the brain. This…
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Ways to stay motivated over winter!!
When it gets cold outside it’s easy to go into hibernation mode. Eat comfort food, lounge, pyjamas and a Netflix binge and chill..LOL. Who doesn’t want to stay warm under a blanket on the lounge it’s one of the best parts about winter! You can’t do this all winter and put your health & fitness…
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Why you need to try Yin Yoga!
Yoga is so hot at the moment! It is one of the biggest fitness trends right now – everyone seems to be walking around in their active wear clutching their Yoga mats. No wonder, according to Roy Morgan, Yoga is Australia’s preferred cardio, strength and flexibility exercise with 2.18 million Australians participating in yoga in the…
Read MoreThe 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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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.…
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