WHAT TO EAT BEFORE TRAINING
To maximize your performance and recovery, it’s important to fuel your body with the right nutrients before a workout. CARBS help maximize your body’s ability to use glycogen to fuel short and high-intensity exercise, while fat helps fuel your body for longer, less intense workouts. PROTEIN improves muscle protein synthesis, helps to prevent muscle damage…
Read MoreDO YOU WONDER IF YOU ARE DOING THAT EXERCISE RIGHT?
I see so many people in the gym doing their own wrong versions of nearly every exercise. Do yourself a favour and pay for one session with a personal trainer. It’s well worth it to make sure you are actually working the right muscles. Squats are a perfect example; is your weight in your heels?…
Read MoreCORRECT BREATHING TECHNIQUE – WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Exhale on exertion. For example, when you are pushing a bench press off your chest, you exhale on the push and inhale as you bring it slowly to your chest. When you are doing a pullup, you exhale on the pulling up motion and inhale on the way down. Never hold your breath. Muscles need…
Read MoreWHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY WHEN YOU HAVE A PERSONAL TRAINER?
You get an individual who: -Is keen to pass on their knowledge for your benefit -Studied Cert III and usually Cert IV courses including anatomy and physiology to become a master trainer -Is bound to continue studying to remain accredited in the industry -Knows the best way and order to provide exercises which compliment each…
Read MoreWHY HAVE A PERSONAL TRAINER?
-To make sure you don’t injure yourself by doing exercises incorrectly; -To make sure you get the most out of every workout; -To keep you motivated and interested in your workout and fitness targets; -To introduce you to exercises you may not have done before and progress the exercises as your fitness improves; -If you…
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