What does it take to get up early in winter?

What does it take to get up early in winter?

We have all fallen into the trap of giving into the pleasure of the moment and drifting back into a warm winter bed for an extra snooze – how wonderful…. Unfortunately, once the alarm goes off again, and then again, it doesn’t feel worth having  missed the...
Is happiness really related to fitness?

Is happiness really related to fitness?

Research is continually reframing what fitness “should” be. In my opinion; if you are strong enough to stand up from a chair, lift a weight off the ground, hang the washing, garden, or even carry groceries to the car without pain or injury – you are fit and...
Exercising self care is a mother’s role

Exercising self care is a mother’s role

Being a mother, I have learned exercise is more about self-care than fun. I enjoy many things in my life. I enjoy my work and working with you in fitness; I enjoy my family and friends, my food, my reading, my weekends and my sleep! I am sure you will notice that...
2017 Shape-UP Program Survey

2017 Shape-UP Program Survey

What an accomplishment this term has been! We have exercised through the hottest Sydney summer on record and autumn has been wet, wet, and wet! We have had every reason to “through in the towel, ” and yet we have stuck it through, and the dead lift results this week...
Finding fitness outside your comfort zone

Finding fitness outside your comfort zone

Exercise is uncomfortable; it requires a certain level of bravery to learn to move in a way that will improve your physical health.  Finding courage and challenging yourself to improve your body is rewarding, but leaving your comfort zone can be easier said than done....
Earth Hour 2017

Earth Hour 2017

Tonight marks the 10 year Anniversary of Earth Hour. Earth Hour is important to me because it gives me the opportunity in a small way to connect to the world with a shared belief that our environment is vital for our good health and the future health of our children....