Benefits of Training with Others

Benefits of Training with Others   We all know that there are many benefits, physically and mentally, of being active, but how can we break down the barriers that prevent us from exercising more? Busy schedules and hectic lives often scupper our training plans....

Why do You Need to Stretch?

Why do you need to Stretch?   You may think that stretching is time-consuming, dull, bordering on pointless, that it’s something performed by only gymnasts, and that we should put our efforts into fitness training rather than just stretching. But hold it right...

10 Winter Training Tips

Winter Training Can Be Gruelling Training in winter can feel tougher than normal. Even getting out of bed requires a lot more effort compared to warmer seasons. It’s important we maintain our workouts, even in winter. This is so we don’t undo the progress...

Tapering: What is it and How to do it?

Tapering: What is it and How to do it?   Taper, or tapering, is the process of lowering training volume in the lead up to a competition or race, in order to ensure you are at your peak performance level come event day. Your body needs time to recover from all the...

6 Tips to Stay Active in Everyday Life

6 Tips to Stay Active in Everyday Life   If you have an office job, like many Australians do, it’s all too easy to spend too much time in your car, at your desk, and then on the couch at night. This sedentary lifestyle can be tricky to break and before you know...

5 Tips to Prevent Overtraining

How Do I Avoid Overtraining? There are many effective methods that athletes can put in place in order to prevent overtraining and in turn improve their sporting performance. In this blog post, we discuss how to prevent overtraining. 1. Good nutrition and hydration...