High Intensity Interval Training

ByJarrat Wood

What Is it?

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is one of the more recent fads to sweep through the fitness industry. I say ‘fad’ because high intensity intervals have long been a staple of athletic programs for almost every sport you can imagine. The benefits are well known and well researched. High Intensity Intervals have become more popular in recent times in the fitness industry because of a growing body of evidence of the health benefits this type of training provides on top of the well established fitness benefits. One of the most impressive findings involves an increase in insulin sensitivity which is a key marker for Diabetes. This has been achieved from only a very minimal amount of HIIT.

Client Success Story: Babies, Breast Cancer and Best Friends

ByJarrat Wood

Every personal trainer remembers their first client. They are often a friend or family member or at least someone in your immediate social circle. My first client was not only a great friend but also became inadvertently a great teacher for me. I’d been coaching and training people for many years but this was my first formal client and it takes someone who has belief in you to allow you to take charge of their health and fitness and share themselves with you. Little did I know at the time but the challenges that lay ahead for Monique were beyond anything either of us could have expected. Monique had just had her first child and had a goal of returning to competitive touch football and recapturing her pre-baby fitness. She did this with amazing dedication and veritable ease but this would perhaps be the easiest challenge of the next few years of her life. Here is Monique’s story in her own words:

Back in the Habit

ByJarrat Wood
Yes, it’s that time of year again… Silly season is officially OVER and it’s time to stop treating your body like it’s a dumping ground for the World’s worst products and time for a little TLC. Here are my top 10 tips for getting back into training in the New Year if you’ve had a little break from exercising:

Client Success Story: “Losing 10kgs Was EASY!”

ByJarrat Wood
 
I was discussing with one of my new recruits, Belinda, about her progress so far. I have to say I wasn’t expecting this response. Sure, Belinda had lost 10kgs in a little over 6 weeks which is certainly impressive – but easy, surely not? This result was made even more astounding considering the weight loss was achieved across a time period covering Christmas and the New Year – traditional blow-out times of the year for many people. When Belinda started her first session she was 159.7kgs. She now weighs 147.3kgs with much more weight loss on the way. Here’s how we did it…

Bay Active Physio

ByJarrat Wood

Bay Active Physio Our staff have either a masters qualification or a minimum of 10 years experience. They have advanced clinical reasoning skills which are maintained through regular clinical education, tutorials and courses. Thorough assessment of joint and muscle function allows us to make a very accurate diagnosis. Importantly for low back pain, we are…

Client Success Story: How to Lose 20kgs in Less Than 3 Months

ByJarrat Wood

Recently, Belinda reached another fantastic weight loss milestone of 20kgs. This was achieved in less than 3 months. In my opinion Belinda has done almost everything conceivable to assist in her weight loss in a healthy and graded manner without risking injury or excessive dietary restrictions. It is a great achievement and one I thought deserved to be shared. I interviewed Belinda and here are her own thoughts behind her weight loss success: