Category Archives: Training
3 Mistakes Runners Make
1. Only Running Look up a running program online and you’ll find it usually contains 5-6 days of running and 1-2 days of rest. Occasionally a day will be marked as “Rest or Cross-train” without further instruction, but more often … Continue reading
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Why Do You Workout?
Lifting weights doesn’t just make you physically stronger, it makes you mentally stronger too. Sometimes when you know you have to do one more set or one more rep it is so hard to muster all the strength you can … Continue reading
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When Is The Best Time To Do Your Core Workout?
It seems that traditionally people tack on direct core training at the end of their workouts. You see everyone in gyms perform their planks and crunches after everything else, almost like an afterthought. If they’re too buggered after lifting weights … Continue reading
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The Cost of Keeping Fit
You only have one body and you only have one life. How much are these things worth to you? I have heard some people say it is expensive to train and get in shape so I’m going to bust that … Continue reading
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Are You Running?
Warm up It’s that time of year again – Melbourne Marathon is coming up soon. You may have been training exclusively for this event, or perhaps this is the last of several marathons you are doing this year. Either way, … Continue reading
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The Benefits of Group Fitness Training
A lot of people still assume that 1:1 personal training is better than small group training, but I say that small group training is just as effective as 1:1 personal training. Most athletes train in groups – runners, footballers, martial … Continue reading
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Bodyweight Progressions
I thought I’d put together a series of bodyweight progressions for you for when you don’t want to go to the gym, or you want to work on something in particular. Some of the most important bodyweight exercises are Squats, … Continue reading
Do What You Don’t Like
When you walk into a gym the first thing you usually see is all the people on the cardio equipment. People walking on the treadmills, reading a magazine on the bike, relaxing on the rower and casually enjoying the elliptical. … Continue reading
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Is Walking the Best Fat Loss Exercise?
Recently a few people have told me how great walking is for fat loss. Walking is a simple and enjoyable activity so I think if it really was great for fat loss then nobody would have a problem making walking … Continue reading
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Choice of Footwear
I am a big fan of training in minimalist footwear for increased foot and leg strength, and increased proprioception and stability. I am also a fan of training barefoot, although it is not always practical if you are training outdoors. … Continue reading