Unless you have never read an article about fitness or weight loss you must have heard of the word metabolism. We also closely link this word with our body weight. High metabolism = slim body, slow metabolism = overweight body, hence we all want to … [Read more...]
How hard should I exercise?
Exercise? When I read articles I notice more and more that there is a massive trend in the fitness industry which glorifies exercise as an all-out war on the body. Go hard or go home...I really don’t think so! This fashion is a symptom of a much … [Read more...]
Why is a Breakfast so important
Even the name says it - break the fast - however we often skip the most important meal of the day mostly due to lack of time. Studies show that people who eat breakfast are more alert and perform better at work or in studying than people who skip … [Read more...]
Girls, master the Full Press Up!
Many of our female clients approach us with the request to be able to do a full press up. Most ladies have the desire to be able to master a major strength exercise such as the press up, but don't have the knowledge of where to start and how to progress … [Read more...]
Why you should never exercise to lose weight
I often watch the people in the gym who are our most committed members, and talk to them about their exercise routines, goals and aspirations. We have a group of guys whom come rain or shine, always make it down to the gym and do their exercises. When … [Read more...]
Should I exercise when under the weather?
I had a week at work when a few of my clients have been feeling sick and under the weather. I had some of them still come into the gym not wanting to get out of their routine but very rightly some of them stayed at home under the covers. There is … [Read more...]
My Vitaliser Home Workout
This month considering the likelihood of a pretty cold and wet February, I thought I would give you some ideas for some fun movement at home. I usually encourage my clients to do some form of exercise outdoors just to top up on sunshine and fresh air. … [Read more...]
Why Love Fitness?
I have been in the fitness industry for close to a decade and wasn't at all surprised by a research that came out recently proving that 98% of diets fail, meaning the participants end up putting the weight back on or even end up heavier than at the start … [Read more...]