Welcome to the second instalment of my detailed look at some of the most common exercises performed in the gym. Last week we looked at the Bench Press (click here) and this week we look at what is very commonly the partner in crime of…

There has recently been an increase in criticism of the use of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of body composition and as a health predictor. My question to the critics is what’s the problem with BMI? As with many measures of health it has…

Every year I have a strong representation of clients in the City2Surf. This year will be no different. As you all know I have run the City2Surf many times and coached many clients through the process. My clients can range from someone who is looking to…

Welcome to the 3rd in depth look at some of the most common exercises in the gym. I previously looked at the Seated Row and Bench Press. Squatting is fundamental to our movement and in training it is usually performed with either of these 2 specific purposes…

For the past 18months I have had a working partnership with Bay Active Physiotherapy in Double Bay. It’s been of terrific benefit to my clients with their ongoing discounted treatments and a terrific relationship which allows for rapid…

Part 4 of my series of exercise tips is the lunge. You can also view the bench press, seated row and squat from previous instalments. Lunges have long been part of a staple leg strengthening program. They pre-date gyms and are an excellent exercise for strengthening,…

I was watching a little known film on the weekend called “Hector and the Search for Happiness”. You can view the trailer here. The film is the story of a psychiatrist played by Simon Pegg who leaves his successful career and girlfriend (played by Rosamund Pike…

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