Tag: Exercise
POOL ETIQUETTE 101
Have you ever found yourself swimming laps, minding your business when someone gives you a bump? Chances are they – or you – weren’t...
Kinetics Rehab: The 3 most common injuries during lockdown…and how to...
As we all buckle in for a bit longer at home, the team at Kinetics have a bit of insight to share from previous...
Are you overtraining or under recovering?
Are you overtraining or under-recovering? I pose this important question at the beginning of this article because as you read I want you to really think...
Is personal training for you?
Written by Boris Belmar, Personal Trainer at AUT Millennium Gym.
If I am sick, need to fix my car, cut my hair, or repair...
Our perception of fitness
Versatile Definition – "Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities."
Fitness Definition – "The condition of being physically fit and...
Free weights vs fixed weights
Free weights vs fixed weights (machines) is a great debate in the weight room - which is more effective in getting you toned up,...
Jacob’s Tips: Home workouts for Swim School kids
Here are some ways to exercise at home during lockdown which perfect for the older kids within our Swim School. I would suggest doing...
Gym Manager Sam’s Warrant of Fitness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GLOtO2dl9g
Following my lead in last month, we’ve had a lot of people ask about what the Human Potential Clinic does, so I thought I’d...
Helping everyday Kiwis reach their potential
What does the Human Potential Clinic do?
The Human Potential Clinic (HPC) is a leading provider of clinical exercise physiology services in New Zealand. This...
Exercise as medicine: Parkinson’s disease
The health benefits of exercise have long been extolled. Heart disease treatment and prevention, cancer, and mental health are amongst the most commonly known...
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5 Reasons Why Competition is Good (and bad) for your Child
What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...
50 Questions Every Youth Athlete Should Ask Themselves
Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better.
At...
Implementing a set programme into your swim sessions
Training sets and fitness goals are a great way to improve your current swimming ability. More often than not, I see people swimming lap...
Weight training and cardio – together or separate?
Which should I do first - cardio or weights? Is doing cardio better than lifting weights for me? These are two questions I’ve found...
How to use a pull buoy in your swim training
When you are at the pool you might see people in the water using a range of equipment, and wonder what the benefits are...
