I just Googled ‘weight loss’

The results are depressing. It’s amazing that from just one search I have enough blog material to keep me going for at least a year. This post is going to concentrate on one particular ‘program’ that drives me especially nuts. It features a ‘chemist’ peddling ‘meal substitutes’ and other snacks and ‘supplements’. I watched the [...]

Never ‘assume’ when it comes to your health

A close friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, has had a mastectomy, and has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy over the past few months. Needless to say, it has been a physical and emotional roller coaster for her. Recently her oncologist gave her permission to start a gentle exercise program. This [...]

Assessing body composition

Depending on your gym or personal trainer you may have your body composition assessed in a few different ways. The two most popular calculations are BMI and waist to hip measurements. Personally, I don’t ‘automatically’ do either of these calculations because, depending on the client, it can have a negative effect on their attitude and [...]

A little bit more inspiration

Following on from my last blog post…check out my friend, Barbara Hughes’ latest blog entry. Barbara is an amazing athlete and is training for a 70.3k race. Her attitude and perseverance is an inspiration to all.

Are you selling yourself short?

A few people have made comments about their fitness this week that I feel the need to respond to. While it is important to be careful not to over-train, or ignore injury, it is equally important not to underestimate what you are capable of. It is so easy, especially when we get older, to make [...]

Can you be fit and fat?

This was the subject of a recent article over at Runners World. I think it’s a really interesting question because my first reaction to this question was ‘of course not!’; but I think it all depends on what your interpretation of being ‘fit’ is. It definitely is possible to have great cardio endurance and muscular [...]

The benefits of stretching

Stretching often gets overlooked when we exercise. Well… it either gets overlooked, or it is often done incorrectly–which can be worse than not doing it at all. There are loads of mixed messages out there about stretching. It helps if you understand why stretching can be helpful. My opinion is that stretching (correctly) improves flexibility; [...]

Why cardio is not enough

Get leaner, healthier and stronger with strength training Strength training is not just for guys wanting to bulk up. It is important for everyone, regardless of age. Incorporating regular strength training into your fitness regime will increase your lean muscle mass, which in turn will allow your body to burn calories more efficiently which will [...]

Melbourne’s best running spots

The other day I was out for a run on my regular route in Westerfolds Park by the Yarra River in Templestowe. I took a different path and found what could be the best hill ever to do training on in my area! I’ve been literally running past it for years. It was hidden away in [...]