People come to the gym for lots of different reasons; to increase our cardiovascular fitness, our flexibility and range of motion, for rehabilitation, sports training, and specific strength training. A lot of us just want to be stronger, have more muscle definition, and look good as well (I’m looking at you!). And with summer just…
I thought some of you might be asking “why is my trainer putting me on the treadmill and making me go faster and slower in all these different ways” so i decided to give you all a little information on the topic of interval training. What is interval training? Any guesses?? Ummmm… Interval Training…
So you all have probably noticed the weird multi coloured cylinder rods propping up the wall next to the cross trainers in the gym. No, they are not for the structural support of the building, they are actually very useful in relieving muscle tension using a technique known as myofascial release. They are called foam…
We all get stressed out. Life can get very hectic sometimes, and we as humans have evolved many different ways of dealing with it. I, like many people I know, use exercise not only to enhance my fitness, well being and performance, but also to manage my excess energy and to control stress. Another very…
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,…
