Having left a chilly Oz to the warm and vibrant sunshine of Malibu in California for a month of fitness I must say it is so much easier to get my head into working out when the sun is shining and the temperature is just that bit warmer. I do believe that we humans fall into several categories when it…
Keeping it real
In the craziness of life today we have become fixated on achieving the ‘perfect’ body going to any lengths to achieve it… somewhere along the way many of us have lost the notion of ‘keeping it real’ and being fit, strong and healthy. Every day I train people and have conversations with many about their bodies, their health and their…
Body Composition
Distinguishing between lean body mass and fat mass is vital for anyone interested in his or her health, maintaining optimal weight and sports performance. Our weight on the bathroom scale is our total weight, which comprises of everything; muscle, fat, skin, bone, fluid, organs etc. Our Body’s composition is the difference between lean mass which is muscle and fat mass…
Shed your winter coat
Over the past few weeks I have stepped up my own training somewhat and can say with confidence that I am feeling fantastic for it. I always have a good level of fitness and strength as I always do some form of exercise throughout the year, however, over the winter months I succumbed to let’s say a ‘sluggish’ routine with…
What’s your excuse?
The following blog is a pretty honest account of what I see on a daily basis. I don’t intend to offend, however it is an accurate account of where a lot of people are in terms of their own responsibility toward their health and wellbeing. In all the years that I have been working as a Personal Fitness Trainer I…