Tag: Health
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...
All heart: Exercise after heart surgery
"Your main artery is 92% blocked."
That's a scary sentence, and it lead to Joe Fernandes having open heart surgery in 2019. While he had...
Five winter immunity boosters
Nikki from our Gym team is here with tips and advice to boost your immunity through the colder months.
Hello! I am a clinical nutritionist,...
Exercise as medicine: How prescribed exercise helps disease prevention and management
The benefits of exercise are well known, but these become additionally important for people recovering from medical events or chronic conditions. Exercise can provide...
Weight training for fitness longevity
One of the limiting factors that occurs as we age is that our joints and surrounding tissues (such as tendons and ligaments) can no...
Rediscovering Fitness and Confidence after Baby Number Three
Weight gain, post-baby bodies and pressure to look a certain way are changes many women confront when entering the world of motherhood.
Vicki Carter understands...
The Benefits of Training Accessories for Swimming: PT 3 Kick Board
Have you ever watched a top swimmer walk into a swimming pool with a bright coloured mesh bag in hand and wondered why they...
The Benefits of Training Accessories for Swimming: PT 2 Fins
Have you ever watched a top swimmer walk into a swimming pool with a bright coloured mesh bag in hand and wondered why they...
The Benefits of Training Accessories for Swimming: PT 1 Pull Buoys...
Have you ever watched a top swimmer walk into a swimming pool with a bright coloured mesh bag in hand and wondered why they...
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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...
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...
The Benefits of Training Accessories for Swimming: PT 3 Kick Board
Have you ever watched a top swimmer walk into a swimming pool with a bright coloured mesh bag in hand and wondered why they...
Swim School Spotlight: Morgan’s Story
Lisa, Tamara and Morgan.
“I love being able to help kids progress. Kids (that I’ve taught) used to be petrified of the water and now...
