Based on the composition of your body and how it stores fat, you can be categorised as one of three body types. Those body types are:
Ectomorph: Like a ruler. Ectomorph’s have a skinny appearance, typically with low body fat.
Endomorph: Pear shaped. Endomorph’s are...
There are different types of fitness - aerobic (endurance), anaerobic (speed), mobility and strength. Considering yourself fit depends on what type of fitness you’re referring to. For the purpose of this article, we’ll discuss fitness in terms of endurance in order to perform well in...
Losing fat from around the belly is probably the hardest part of the body to lose fat from. It’s the last part of the body to lose fat and the first part gain it.
Whenever I feel myself put on weight, the first place I notice it is my midsection. As soon as I notice it, I do...
The practice of yoga can be traced back to 5,000 years ago and potentially even double that time. The distinct difference of yoga, to almost every other form of exercise, is its unique blend of physical, mental and spiritual components. These components can be further broken down. Fitness for...
On 8 January 2013, British journalist and television presenter, Andy Marr, suffered a stroke following a strenuous workout on a rowing machine. He was 53, not overweight and exercised regularly. There have been several reports of other high-profile individuals having a heart attack or stroke...
It’s commonly said that sitting is the new smoking. The private health fund, Medibank Private, recently published a fact sheet on sedentary behaviours. It stated that employees in certain industries were spending up to 80% of their work day sitting. In addition, the majority of these...
It’s fair to say that I absolutely LOVE Survivor. When the idea was presented to me to write an article on the the popular TV show and how it relates to weight loss, I jumped on it.
I’ve been watching Survivor since it aired in the year 2000. However, in the last 8 years...
To a child, LOVE is spelt T-I-M-E. When you have children, time for yourself, including time for exercise, is dramatically reduced. I’m not one to promote multi tasking but combining exercise and play with your children is very effective. Not only do you spend time with your children, you...
As a physical literacy consultant at the Northern Territory Institute of Sport I fully understand the importance of physical literacy. Matching one’s level of physical literacy with the appropriate exercise gives them the foundation to succeed and avoid injury.
Physical...
When I’m taking a fitness session for a client, whether it’s my morning boot camp group, a corporate group, or a sporting team, one of the most common questions I’m asked is, ‘What Exercises Should I do to Lose Weight?’
Losing weight is hard. There are...
Joining a new and established group can be daunting and scary. There are many benefits for joining an exercise group but if the fear outweighs the benefits, it can be easy to give up before you even start. Understand the benefits and overcome your fears to ensure you don’t miss out on the...
