Rest days are one of the most vital components of a fitness program as they allow the body to recover faster, hence making it easier to train every other day of the week. Sometimes on the quest for fitness we forget the importance of rest days and having time for the mind and body to … Continue reading Rest Days
Recovery is one of the most vital components of a well formulated fitness program and is often the most underrated. When using the word recovery it refers to both rest days, stretching, foam rolling and refuelling the body. FOAM ROLLING First off I want to talk about the wonders of foam rolling which is a … Continue reading RECOVERY!
The truth about the term "toning up"
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Raspberry chocolate protein smoothie of your dreams
So recently I decided to order some EHP Labs supplements based on a video I watched by Fit with El. I did some research and decided to buy some BCAAs, Oxy Whey and Oxy Shred from SuppsRUs. SuppsRUs is a pretty cheap Australian site and they give you a free protein shaker with every purchase, … Continue reading Supplements
Exams was a pretty stressful time for me and I didn't always feel like sweating out my frustrations. So instead I used Amanda Bisk's yoga videos to guide me through some yoga flows. Not only did these yoga flows help me to relax and calm my mind, but they also helped me to improve my … Continue reading Yoga
I know that every time I have been in the classroom at school and someone has mentioned goal setting I have groaned (internally). I have never been one who has really set down and wrote out my goals and mapped out the path to get there, yet I still do set goals in a way. … Continue reading Goal Setting and Routines
An insight into the world of HIIT
So I've had quite an interest in nutrition my whole life and in particular the last few years of my swimming career! I was always looking into the latest way to fuel your body so that it could perform! This year one of my year 12 subjects was Food and Nutrition. I had the exam … Continue reading Nutrition
Journey to Fitness 