Kettlebell benefits to swing your opinion

That row of kettlebells in the gym might look like old school gym equipment, but they are not to be underestimated. Kettlebells, being incredible versatile, can be incredibly effective in helping you achieve all sorts of health and fitness goals. So just what are these fantastic kettlebell benefits? These kettlebell benefits outweigh any doubts you…

Read More

Stubborn fat explained and busted

Lowering your body fat percentage is an admirable goal. It’s great for your fitness levels, all round health, and achieving a svelte silhouette. It can be really tough to stick to your meal plan and workout regime if you feel as though you are fighting a never-ending battle against stubborn fat that seems to linger…

Read More

Decrease cellulite the healthy way

Are you desperate to decrease cellulite? It seems that for years – decades even – women have been incredibly worried about the appearance of cellulite. The advent of social media has led to an increased focus on our bodies and their flaws. It seems that now more than ever women are obsessed about how to…

Read More

AMRAP delivers better benefits in less time

AMRAP is a training technique favoured my many personal trainers. It stands for As Many Rounds/Reps As Possible, which you have to complete within a set length of time. It can be regarded as a type of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Whether you want to lose weight, rehabilitate, or look more toned and sexy,…

Read More

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 More

New Year fitness for a fabulous 2016

Have you thought about your New Year’s resolutions yet? It’s going to be a hot topic for the next day or so – if it isn’t already. When it comes to looking ahead to the New Year fitness and health are often listed as top priorities. If you want 2016 to be a year of…

Read More

Boxing 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 More

HIIT 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 More

Build 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 More

Tough 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 More