Proper CrossFit form 101.
Proper CrossFit form 101.
Proper CrossFit form 101.
Mental health problems are on the rise and are developing at very young ages. Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay discuss the occurrence of mental health problems in youth and why physical activity is such an important tool in the prevention and management of mental illness. “Over 75% of mental health problems…
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…
Attention all grandparents! Have you ever found yourself struggling to keep up with your energetic grandkids or soaking in the joys of retirement. Do you worry about ensuring you’re around for your great grandkids. What if we told you that getting old doesn’t have to be a struggle? Let’s talk about exercise – the magical…
Recent discussions with clients have lead me to revisit the importance of goal-setting and planning. You have probably all heard of the SMART principle which states that goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Bound. When I conduct Certificate IV Fitness Courses this is the principle that we teach our students to use for developing goals for clients. This is a great system. It’s memorable and easy to apply and you can cross-check your goal with each of the 5 points to ensure that it is an appropriate goal. Once we have a goal set we can then work backwards to develop a plan that will deliver the client to the goal. Where I have found that this principle runs into trouble is when the goal does not provide sufficient motivation for the client to undertake the necessary changes in their lifestyle to achieve the goal. So our goal can be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound but if motivation is poor then our goal can easily slip by. Which brings me to my concerns over the word “motivation” and our reliance on someone or something providing the motivation for us?
Many of us enter a new year reflecting on where we have been and our plans for the future. For some, this will mean acknowledging that a couple more kilos have crept on over the past year.
Annabel investigates…. The different fad diets and what actually works… As you scroll up and down social media, news outlets and the internet, the next best diet seems to have come to light. Do you really know what all the diets consist of, are you wondering which one would work for you? Today, Annabel…