Posts Tagged ‘WEIGHT LOSS’
10 Things to Know When Starting Your Fitness Journey
As a personal trainer, I work with a lot of people who are just getting into or returning to exercise. Whether you’ve never really exercised before, have put on a lot of weight or are coming back from an injury, knowing these 10 things will help you reach your goals faster when starting your fitness…
Read More5 Tips to Help You Stay Lean at Any Age
Is one of your ‘excuses’ for that extra weight you’re carrying around that you’re not as young as you used to be? Yes, you might not be as active as you were when you ran around all day as a kid. But, often weight gain as we age is just a slow accumulation of the…
Read MoreThe Biggest Nutrition Mistakes People Make
Nutrition is a complex subject and with the enormous amount of information out there (some correct and some not so accurate), it’s easy to make the wrong choices when it comes to what to eat. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain lean muscle or improve your athletic performance, you can’t underestimate the impact that…
Read More8 Common Reasons Your Six Pack Is Hiding
Have you been crunching away on celery sticks and sit-ups but still don’t have a rock-hard core to show? There’s a reason why having abs is thought of by many to be a solid sign of fitness – getting them isn’t easy! But, with a bit of effort directed to the right areas, you can…
Read MoreCheck 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…
Read More10 Foods That Naturally Reduce Estrogen
Whether you’re male or female, estrogen is a natural and essential hormone that helps your body to function properly and stay healthy. And, while your body can usually maintain the right balance of estrogen, our modern world is full of products like shampoos, animal hormones and plastic bottles that contain chemical estrogens. Being exposed to…
Read MoreShifting 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…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Eating More Fat
Do you think that eating fat will make you fat? If so, you’re not to blame! The media and incorrectly reported research has led us to believe that we are what we eat (read our in-depth article here). However, that thinking’s simply not true! In fact, the right fats are extremely good for you. So…
Read MoreHow to Get the Fitness Results You Deserve!
As a personal trainer, every day I see women and men who are unhappy with what they look like. And interestingly, they’re not necessarily people who don’t exercise or eat right! There’s a lot of people out there who put in the effort but aren’t getting the results they want. Are you one of them?…
Read MoreTips 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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