Matthew* started personal training with Jarrat and Nicola at Longevity Personal Training and Exercise Physiology in September 2015. He had a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 31.2, a body fat percentage of 31.0% and a body mass of 102.3kgs. 13 months later, Matthew reached his goal Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 putting him in…
This article recounts the beautiful story of a person that, from the depths of depression, decided to stand up for what’s right. From a near-death state, Stav decided to turn her life around, and against all expectations, run the Athens marathon. This is the story of how Stav managed to turn her life around. This…
No matter why you are exercising there are two categories that you probably fall in – Prevention or Cure. Cures Cures are a little more simple and a little more easy to understand. Cures are clear. E.g. I suffer from “x” and I want to be “y”. I exercise in the appropriate way and this…
You have worked hard in your chosen careers to be where you are in your life today. Hours, days, weeks and years of studying, learning, making sacrifices, working overtime, cutting your teeth, paying your dues, honing your craft, perfecting your skills and maintaining your status. It has taken a lot of dedication, and there have…
I was one of those kids that loved playing football. I slept with a soccerball, I watched all my idols play their games, I trained often and had dreams of playing for a big time team. I’ve long since left my footballing career behind, but I still love to have a run and play as…
With a record contingent of our clients currently preparing for the City2Surf I thought it would be pertinent to pass on some of my advice as a former distance runner turned sprinter on some of the do’s and don’ts of the world’s most popular fun run. I first competed in the City2Surf when I was…
Jade is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who is passionate about improving the quality of life of others through exercise therapy. Qualifications: Bachelor of Exercise Physiology at UNSW ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) ESSA Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) Senior First aid and CPR Work Cover NSW Approved Exercise Physiologist Exercise Physiologists are university trained health professionals…
OK. This is a big one! Time for me to share the program and some of the golden rules I live and train by when preparing for a distance running event. I’ve been doing this for a long time now. My first City2Surf was in 1998 (51mins). Over the years I have tweaked this program with new evidence and ideas but it is amazing that the basic principles I apply have changed very little. I used the same principles to prepare for the Sydney Half Marathon this year and with just an 8 week preparation ran 1hr 26mins in my first and only half marathon. The great thing about this program and principles is that regardless of your starting fitness level you can apply them to your training. So, here we go:
Chris Jones Osteo I have been a Registered Osteopath and Member of the Australian Osteopathic Association since 2002. My Bondi Junction clinic is a family-oriented practice that seeks to help people of all ages with all conditions. Website: www.chrisjonesosteo.com.au Contact: I work with people to help them identify the postures, habits and tasks in their everyday life that,…
At Personal Training Programs our exercise prescription is exactly that: PERSONAL! We know that when it comes to exercise that one size does not fit all and we know how to put the pieces together to ensure that you are progressing towards the healthiest version of yourself. If you thought personal training was only…
