We're back doing what we do best, group training. We've moved most of the gym outdoors to give our members the Big 5 experience even though we're not back at the gym yet. Keen to come back or give it a go? Message us here 0407 644 687 and we'll [...]
This time Renee and I talk about hayfever, what can you do to prepare for the hayfever season. We also talk about how to get over a plateau when you're trying to drop weight and a few other things. Lots to take home from this episode. Have a [...]
There are a lot of clever marketing teams out there – especially in food marketing. Because of this, it’s harder than ever to know what’s actually good for us. Here’s a few examples of some “healthy” foods that you may have been consuming without seeing the full nutritional picture. This [...]
It was my turn to have a few questions thrown at me by coach Zac. We talk about how I started in the fitness industry, what got me motivated, and what really is the Big 5. Have a listen. Listen here. Watch [...]
Talking nutrition with Renee again. We touch on things like bloating, simple meals and staying consistent. Do calories always count? When should I eat breakfast? Have a listen. Listen here. Watch here.
New podcast with Janis from Super Movement. Super Movement focus mainly on pilates but also run kids and teen fitness classes as well as semi-private strength sessions. Janis and I talked about her start in fitness and why she did pilates, why she had a break from it, [...]
I actually met my now husband at the gym – so you’d think I’d picked up a fellow health and fitness buff. We’d live happily ever after eating salad and spending our Saturday mornings at bootcamp… right? I was definitely a bit far off the mark with that [...]
Talking fitness with our coach Zac over a coffee. Zac has a sports and exercise science degree and has gone from wanting to train athletes to now enjoying helping the general population get fit and healthy. It's always interesting to talk to someone so young with so much [...]
I caught up with our coach Renee over a coffee/water on Zoom. Was a great chat and since Renee is not only a personal trainer but her main gig is as a naturopath, it was good to pick her brain on things. Eggs - Yay or nay? Coffee [...]
There is nothing greater than dining out with family and friends. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures but a lot of us get confused when it comes to ordering and staying healthy. Here are a few tips that might help you next time you head out. Remember it is […]
A lot of us have goals that we want to achieve – but how do we go about it? 1. Set a specific and measurable goal – avoid setting a goal that’s vague and lacks a quantifiable measurement; simply saying I want to lose weight or get stronger isn’t […]
If you have spoken to us about supplements before or have done some individual diet work, you would have heard us recommend vitamin D, you have probably heard how amazing Vitamin D is too. You probably know it comes from the sun. You know you should take it, but […]
Success in the gym, as with most things in life, comes down to mastering the basics. Keep it Simple !!! With that in mind, here are 5 exercise tips, weightlifting basics, and training essentials nobody wants to believe but everyone should follow. No magic pills 💊 1. You must commit […]
The Big 5 Kokoda trek was completed late last month! And the trek well and truly lived up to its’ reputation; the trekking was tough – emotionally and physically – I cried most days – but its inspired me to be a better man, a better dad and a […]
Often we see limited ranges of motion with a lot of people due to structural limitations which is perfectly normal, however it is also very common for people who can use a full range of motion not to. Training through a full range of motion has a number of […]
