"After 13 years of coaching and interacting with athletes I find that the biggest single hurdle for athletes is their mental approach to racing and training and, indeed more importantly, their attitude to life in general. I find that athletes are type A personalities, very driven, very goal oriented and,...
Let's face it, with our big race looming around the corner, many of us have been caught a little off guard! Like any other deadline, race day has been "ages" away for a long time now. So long in fact, that we are now left high and dry, wondering how...
Imagine you are a bicycle, wheels, frame and all. Now you need to travel from A to B. The points A and B can be many things. A could be unfit, B could be fit. A could be overweight or obese, and B could be trim and athletic. A could...
Foam rolling can provide similar benefits as deep-tissue massage and is a damn site cheaper. With the following knowledge you can manage your own body and “prehab” (a Joe-ism; to prevent the need for rehab) increasing flexibility and decreasing muscle tension, preventing injury and improving performance.
Firstly What Causes Stiffness,...
Yes its cold and Yes, unfortunately winter is here to stay for another few months. Boo Hoo! Instead of camping on the couch and drinking hot chocolates like they are going out of fashion, how about you opt to make this winter a little different? Let's try to avoid the...
Do You Want A Hot Ass? ..............................YES you do! Whilst sunning myself on one of Sydney's Southern beaches, I couldn't help but notice the amount of women with really hot looking curvaceous, womanly bodies. It was a nice change from all the gaunt, model-esque girls of the Eastern beaches. Now they are...
As a trainer, I am always asked what exercises are the best for fat burning. What do people mean when they say Fat Burning? Basically all exercises Burn Fat or Calories, however there are different ones that help fat loss happen FASTER. We all want fast Fat Loss, don't we?...
Lots of people on a weight loss journey ask "Why can't I lose weight?" but have you thought hard about why you may find it hard to achieve it?
Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before/During A Weight Loss Mission:
1. Do I want to lose weight?
2. How much am I prepared...
Foam Rolling or Self-Myofascial Release (SMF) is a safe and effective way to improve the tone of a muscles and break down muscle adhesion's (you know the feeling when you've smashed your legs on a big run or with lots of squats or lunges and they feel quite hard...
This is an article I got off the net reproduced from Celestine Chua’s blog. Celestine is an avid blogger whom I follow with a multitude of excellent and thoroughly researched articles around life, vitality and personal excellence. I started off with a slow and easy jog, taking cautious steps, one...
