From Our Blog

Christmas Calories

December in Australia is the start of the Summer. Long days, lots of sunshine, trips to the beach, backyard cricket and lazing by the pool. December can also be pretty crazy with end-of-year functions for the kids at school, work, family and friends. You can often have all your weekends booked solid from the end... Read more »
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What IS functional training?

We’ve all heard the expression ‘functional training’, but what does it really mean? Technically speaking, functional training is exercise that helps prepare a person for activities performed in their daily life. What is ‘functional’ for one person might not necessarily be functional for another person depending on what activities/sports/work they perform on a daily basis.... Read more »
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Client Kay Edwards has got the spring back in her step

Private Training Kay started Personal training with Fitness Enhancement 3 years ago. She was attracted to Mobile Personal Training in the privacy of her home because she did not like how uncomfortable she felt in a gym or class environment. Kay had tried a few options and did not get the help she really needed, since starting... Read more »
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56 different exercises you can do with a step

We often have people asking us ‘But don’t you need a gym to work out?’ One of our specialties at Fitness Enhancement is Mobile Personal Training, where WE come to YOU, it might be at your home, at your business, in a park or wherever suits you. We really believe that there are hundreds of... Read more »
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The great post-baby body debate

There has been some controversy in the media surrounding the pre and post-natal exercise regimes that have gained popularity by promoting bikini bodies. So the biggest question seems to be: Is it good for a woman’s mental health to be so focussed on appearance, shouldn’t we emphasise health instead of appearance? As a fellow Personal... Read more »
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Benefits of Corporate Wellness Programs

Workplace wellness programs are becoming more widespread throughout the country, with local governments recognising the huge benefits to national productivity, health, wellness and reduced health-care costs. Many states have developed workplace health initiatives aimed at promoting various programs to employers and employees. The bottom line of these programs is that healthy employees tend to be happier and more... Read more »
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Exercise over 60 – It’s never too late to start!

Only around one in 10 Australians over the age of 50 exercises enough to gain health benefits. Some studies suggest that about half of the physical decline associated with aging may be due to a lack of physical activity. It has been suggested that people over the age of 65, more than any other age group, require strength... Read more »
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