It seems today that life is all about how to live longer and look younger. However, what’s the point in living longer and looking younger...

For most women menopause can be a daunting stage of life, as this is the start of a women’s biological ageing. Perimenopause refers to...

In a world full of highly processed food fibre often gets forgotten. Like carbohydrates, fats and protein fibre is crucial to good health...

Shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a condition that results in pain on the inside or to the front of the shin bone...

Skeletal muscle makes up about 36% of an average females body mass (42% for an average male). Skeletal muscle has many functions and is...

If I’m honest, there are plenty of training accessories out there that we can simply just do without. A good pair of training shoes on...

Despite being one of the leading causes of preventable disease and illness, alcohol still holds a significant place in Australian...

When you look at what is physically required from a person to lose weight it’s not complicated. In fact it’s pretty darn simple, create a...

Holidays are a time to unwind and an opportunity to break free from our daily routine. They are a time to see and do new things and...

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to women and there involvement in strength training. Hollywood superstars and misleading...

Muscle cramps are annoying, painful and can strike at any time. Cramps are often harmless but in some situations can be symptomatic of an...

Socialising often means eating out but that doesn’t mean you have to kick your health goals into touch. Dinning out with your friends or...

Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned lifter or an elite athlete we’re all looking for ways to better our performance. In order to...

People often assume that consuming high calorie foods will result in weight gain. But put the calorie content aside for one moment and...

It’s not totally unusual to feel lightheaded or dizzy while exerting yourself at the gym or even after you’ve finished your workout....

Back pain affects just about all of us at some point or another. At times the best thing for you to do is rest but in most cases movement...

Fat is probably the most controversial of the three macronutrients. Fat tends to get a bad wrap because of its high calorie density (9...

Squats are regarded as one of, if not the most important and beneficial exercises we can do. They are a part of our everyday life and...

Our metabolism is responsible for all the chemical reactions that take place in the body, this includes breathing, circulating blood,...

It doesn’t matter how experienced you are or how much of a seasoned trainer you are, training plateaus can happen. Are they the end of...