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6 Easy at-home exercises to relieve back pain

6 Easy at-home exercises to relieve back pain Most adults experience pain on their low back at least some point of their lives. It is one of the most common reasons for people to see a doctor or a physiotherapist. Lower back pain can have a lot of different causes; a muscle or ligament strain... Read more »
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Benefits of Pilates

Pilates is a great way to provide exercise for the whole body in a gentle and supporting way. The benefits of Pilates are endless, but we’ve summarised some of the most important ones below. Gentle for our body… Pilates is gentle for the body as many of the exercises are performed sitting or lying down, and... Read more »
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Protein and fat loss – What’s the deal?

Troy Symons is our Beenleigh Franchisee and Personal Trainer. He is one of the leading and most experienced Personal Trainers in Beenleigh and Logan areas. Here’s what Troy has to say about a common issue related to protein intake when losing weight. Protein and fat loss One conception that is generally accepted in most people... Read more »
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What is Tabata training?

Tabata Training is a type of high intensity interval training (HIIT) that originated with Japanese scientist Dr. Izumi Tabata and a team of researchers from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo. High intensity exercise cannot be sustained for a long time, so as intensity increases time goes down. Tabata and his team... Read more »
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High intensity interval training (HIIT)

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of interval training alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with lower intensity recovery periods. A person would perform a short burst of high-intensity exercise followed by a brief lower intensity activity, repeated until fatigue. The high intensity sections are at near maximal effort. The ratio of work... Read more »
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What is Plyometric Training?

What is it? Plyometric training is basically ‘jump training’. It involves high intensity explosive movements where muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power – a combination of strength and speed. This training focuses on moving from a muscle extension to a contraction in a rapid or “explosive”... Read more »
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What is the ROI for corporate wellness programs?

Corporate health and wellness programs save employers money. There is a wealth of emerging evidence indicating that successful health and wellness programs provide an excellent return on investment. Studies indicate an average rate of return of between 2:1 and 5:1 for every dollar spent. The return comes in many forms, some of which are outlined below.... Read more »
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