Should I go to the gym? We’re getting this question A LOT and the advice at this stage (16 March 2020) is: If you are feeling unwell or have any cold or flu-like symptoms, please stay at home and rest… more on that below. If you are healthy, keep going! In fact, Queensland Government highlights…
Do you avoid the ‘testostozone’? The testostozone is what we call the weights section of the gym populated by protein-shake guzzling gym junkies. With weights clanking, music throbbing and people grunting, it tends to be noisy … and don’t get me started about the smell, a unique combo of sweat, body odour and spray-on deodorant….
Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness or DOMS, is the soreness in your muscles you sometimes feel after a strenuous workout or an activity that engages different muscle to those you most frequently use. Everyone experiences DOMS differently – some may feel this pain frequently when they exercise, and others may feel it very rarely. Some people…
Cardio or weights; that is the question. Specifically, is cardio or weights better for weight loss? Often we hear that cardio = weight loss and weight training = muscle gain. But, like so many things in life, it’s not quite that simple. Feel the burn For cardio to be effective for weight loss, you need…
If there’s one question I ask clients repeatedly, it’s “how much water have you drunk today?” Some days I feel like a broken record. But seriously, the body is 60-70% water, making hydration vital for optimum health and wellbeing! How much water should you drink? Keep reading to find out. Water, the ultimate health tonic…
Pyramid circuits are designed to challenge you by changing the number of repetitions for the same exercise. TRX pyramids up the ante by challenging you to also change the angle of your body. When performing a low number of repetitions, position your body at a steeper angle and, vice versa, when performing a higher number of repetitions,…
Focusing on legs and core, this high-intensity session will increase lactic acid tolerance, enabling you to work out longer and harder. Complete two rounds of each circuit. Difficulty: All levels Duration: 45 min Equipment: TRX, skipping rope Circuit 1 20 x TRX pistol squat (complete 20 reps on each side) 20 x TRX adductor lunge (complete 20 reps…
Can you believe we’re over halfway through the year!? Winter is finally upon us here in Brisbane and I’m finding it a little harder to get out of bed in the dark. It feels like only yesterday we were discussing new year’s resolutions. On the topic of resolutions, it’s a good time to revisit the…
This TRX workout targets your whole body. For each circuit, complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes. Difficulty: All levels Duration: 45 min Equipment: TRX, kettlebells, dead ball Circut 1 Complete 10 kettlebell swings between each exercise. 10 x TRX chest press 10 x TRX fly 10 x TRX tricep extension 10 x TRX knee…
Feel the burn with this whole body TRX workout. Difficulty: All levels Duration: 45 min Equipment: TRX Circuit 1 For each exercise, complete as many reps as possible in 40 seconds then rest for 20 seconds. TRX squat jump TRX high row TRX pistol squats (left leg / right leg) TRX chest press TRX squat row TRX…
