It’s Friday My Fine Fitness Friends! Hope you’ve smashed some personal bests at the gym this week!
Need some motivation for the weekend training sessions? Take a look at the Phil Heath Motivation Video below, one of my favourites! Happy Friday!
Category Archives: Fitness
Top Fitness Trends in 2013
A recent survey has revealed that good old body weight and strength training will be popular fitness trends in 2013.
“Body weight exercises are a proven way to get and stay fit.” said Walt Thompson of Georgia State University, who conducted the study. “Using your body weight as resistance is a great way to feel good and Read the rest of this entry »
7 Ways To Ease Muscle Soreness
Whether you ran too hard, tried out your first TRX class, or woke up feeling unusually achy after a gym session, muscle soreness after working out is commonplace. While sore muscles are a sign that you’re challenging your body, they can also put a damper on fitness goals. Here are seven ways to treat and prevent everyday soreness associated with working out. Read the rest of this entry »
Benefits of “First-Thing” Fitness
If you want to curb your cravings, get outside for an early morning sweat session.
Researchers in the US found that women produced lower brain responses to food images and engaged in more physical activity over the course of the day when they exercised early in the morning.
But first-thing fitness has other benefits besides Read the rest of this entry »
Top 10 Pitfalls to Weight Loss: Don’t Make These Common Mistakes
A lack of discipline may be the most harmful trait if you are trying to lose weight. But, even if you are motivated and disciplined, you need to ensure you aren’t getting sidetracked by making common errors that will halt your progress and are easy to avoid.
There are hundreds of lists on the internet of common errors people make when trying to lose weight. They are all similar, most include ten things to avoid, and you might be surprised to find out that Read the rest of this entry »
Gym Etiquette: 14 Fitness Dos and Don’ts
Should women wear make-up to the gym? What underwear is best for men to work out in? Experts reveal the answers to common etiquette and hygiene questions.
With summer right around the corner Australians are thinking about the best way to get rid of that post winter weight and tone up for the beach. But according to research we’re more likely to reach for the ‘quick-fix solutions’ than put in the hard yards at the gym.
One of the main reasons for this is Read the rest of this entry »
Beyond Your Limits 