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Effective workout routine for the best results
Have you ever stopped to consider what exactly is meant by an effective workout routine? Probably the simplest answer is the gym workouts that deliver the results you are looking for. The thing is, not everybody is looking for the same results. Sure, we’d all like to be healthy and fit, but how we interpret…
Read MoreBoxing benefits are not just for boxers
Unfortunately, the word ‘boxing’ might conjure up some graphic images of gory fighting and bloodshed. We have Hollywood to thank for that. What I’m talking about here is boxing training. It’s not about gratuitous violence. It’s about taking advantage of all those boxing benefits to add another dimension to your fitness routine. Boxing has been…
Read MoreTabata – the fitness craze explained
If you follow this blog then you’ll know that at Tighten Up we’re proponents of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Now, Tabata is a type of HIIT that we also use with our clients. Why? The results are nothing less than fabulous! What exactly is Tabata? Tabata is nothing new. It was developed in the…
Read MoreHIIT burns fat whilst building muscle and stamina
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is not just a fad Sure, HIIT has become a very popular training method. But this is not one of those ‘here today, gone tomorrow’ fitness whims. HIIT workouts have proven to be very successful. As a personal trainer in St Kilda I’ve seen great results when incorporating this into…
Read MoreBuild muscle to look lean and toned
In a previous post I debunked the myth that weight training will lead women to look big, bulky and masculine. Ladies, if you want to lose weight and look lean, toned and sexy then you need to build muscle. Build muscle without fear The first important thing you need to do is let go of…
Read MoreEureka Climb: it's time to reach new heights!
The Eureka Climb in Southbank, Melbourne is billed as Australia’s biggest vertical race. If you enjoy a healthy fitness challenge it’s time to lace up those running shoes and start warming up. This year it’s happening on Sunday 15 November so there’s no time to lose! The Eureka Climb is just that: climbing to the observation…
Read MoreTough Mudder training: is it really necessary?
It’s difficult to believe that we’re in October and it’s already time for the Tough Mudder this weekend! For those of you who don’t know, the Tough Mudder is a race that takes place on an insane obstacle course. So, yes, there’s mud. And yes, it’s tough. Run solo, run as part of a team,…
Read MoreFitness myths that hamper your training results.
If you’ve been convinced that muscle weighs more than fat, you’re not alone. Many people are led to believe all kinds of falsehoods when it comes to fitness. It’s time to dig for the truth. Here are some common fitness myths you never thought to question… 1. Muscle weighs more than fat This is a…
Read MoreWeight training for women – the real weight loss secret
Weight loss is a very real issue for many women. As is getting lean, toned and fit. So I’m always surprised by how many women focus their training exclusively on cardio workouts. Sure, beating it out on the treadmill or attending cardio classes will get you fit. But it won’t get you that body. You simply…
Read MoreWeight Loss for Women: the Best in St Kilda
Astounding Weight Loss for Women in St Kilda Do you want a flat tummy? Are you desperate to lose weight? Keen to tone up your body? Desperate to fit into your favourite clothes? Desire a svelte bikini body? Wish you could feel fantastic naked? Want to feel proud of your reflection in the mirror? Interested in…
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