8 Mindset Shifts that Help with Weight Loss

Have you ever started a new diet or workout program full of motivation to finally lose the weight THIS time? And, how did it go? Most people can easily find the drive to get the weight loss train rolling but, sustaining that effort over enough time to actually create results is another matter. So, why…

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How to Get Results in the Gym

Eat more protein! Don’t waste time with cardio, HIIT’s the way! Sleep more, stress less! These days, we’re pretty much bombarded with information on how to get shredded faster and reveal that sexy, toned body in time for summer. But, do you really want to know how to get results in the gym? As a…

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Check Out Amber’s Amazing Success Story!

Check Out Amber’s Amazing Success Story! Find out how she lost 8.9kg, 37cms and 6.8% body fat in just 6 short months with Tighten Up! “I started training with Tighten Up roughly 6 months ago, on the 23rd, November 2016. I had been looking to make a lifestyle change for a while and out of…

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Shifting Your Mindset to Drive Results

Do the phrases “I can’t eat that” or “I have to go to the gym”, often run through your mind when you’re trying to achieve your health and fitness goals? If so, I’ve got good news for you! Simply shifting your mindset might be all that you need to finally hit those goals. Now, I’m…

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Why It's Ok You’re NOT Motivated to Exercise & What to Do About It

The alarm goes off, you hit snooze and that motivation you had to crush your goal goes right out the window. AGAIN! And, all for a little bit more sleep! But, let’s be honest. It’s totally happened to us all on more than one occasion. I’m even going to go as far as saying that…

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Tips to Help You Stick to a New Fitness Plan and Eat Healthily

It’s true that it’s not easy to stick to a new fitness plan and, chances are, you know it because you’ve experienced it. But, like most things that are challenging, a little perseverance is totally worth! With time and a consistent effort, a well-designed workout and healthy eating plan will get you the results you’re…

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Can You Rely on Willpower? Here's What You Need to Know

When was the last time you felt like your ‘willpower’ let you down? Maybe it was last weekend when you unexpectedly indulged in a slice of cake (or two) with some friends. Or, you skipped your workout because you were just too tired after a long day at work. Regardless, it’s a common belief that…

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Stay motivated in the face of peer pressure

Peer pressure is something we tend to associate with adolescents. However, it doesn’t take much observation to realise that it is in fact present in all our lives. That’s not to say that all peer pressure is bad. A personal trainer trying to motivate you to push that much harder is a good example of…

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Procrastination solutions for TODAY!

We have all been guilty of procrastination at one time or another. As I’m sure you’ve realised, procrastinating doesn’t solve the situation. It just makes things worse. The real issue that needs to be solved is procrastination itself. But before we look at procrastination solutions… Some signs that you are guilty of procrastination: You find…

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Motivation to change your life for the better

Change is an undisputed part of life, whether we want it or not. Sometimes we will experience something – a trigger – that acts as a source of motivation to change. Whether you need change in a relationship, your lifestyle, or your career, the truth is that it’s important to sustain that motivation to change…

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