Fit for travel adventure

Fit for travel adventure

I believe that traveling is truly one of life’s best experiences,  it expands our minds and opens up new realms of possibility. It can, however, be tough on our body physically. For example; lugging heavy suitcases, catching unfamiliar transport, extensive periods of...
Fashion, Aerobics and Cardiovascular Fitness

Fashion, Aerobics and Cardiovascular Fitness

While our cardio program doesn’t resemble a Jane Fonda funky aerobics class – the leg warmers may not be a bad idea on these cold mornings! Working out and fashion Leg warmers are a fashion faux pas these days because workout gear has become...
Brace your abs and take control of life

Brace your abs and take control of life

Working this week to stabilise the muscles of the trunk we learned that if we don’t brace the core muscles, our lower back takes a beating. Those of you who practice Pilates will recognise the technique: breathing in as you press your navel to your spine, this...
Diet or exercise what matters most to health?

Diet or exercise what matters most to health?

Nutrition science is complex, and in my experience, the best diets are drafted by a registered dietitian that practice personal dietetics. Over my many years of coaching people in health and fitness, I have never met two bodies that were alike; therefore, it is...
Any exercise is better than none

Any exercise is better than none

The thrill of the new! When we start something new it is always very exciting, the anticipation, the suspense, and hope for better health and fitness –  it is very motivating! Slowly, as the term rolls on and the mornings become cold, wet and sorry, we may begin...
Why purpose is power in living a healthy life

Why purpose is power in living a healthy life

Many people enter our fitness program with a goal to lose weight, and the feedback we receive after they begin to exercise regularly is that fitness becomes so much more than a the number on a scale. It becomes an understanding of what it really means to feel...