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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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Training Smarter, Not Harder

Fitness Enhancement Personal Trainer Neil Geddes, who is based in Aspley Brisbane has come up with some great tips on how to train smarter. Neil is a highly experienced Trainer, dad of three kids and our Fitness Enhancement Aspley Franchisee. He also covers other suburbs in Brisbane such as Albany Creek and Bridgeman Downs. Once... Read more »
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10 Months of Injury Rehab VS 10 Minutes of Prehab

Fitness Enhancement Personal Trainer Neil Geddes, who is based in Aspley Brisbane has come up with some great tips about injuries and prehab. Neil is a highly experienced Trainer, dad of three kids and our Fitness Enhancement Aspley Franchisee. He also covers other suburbs in Brisbane such as Albany Creek and Bridgeman Downs. 2 x... Read more »
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Different forms of motivation

Fitness Enhancement Personal Trainer Neil Geddes, who is based in Aspley Brisbane has come up with some great tips about motivation. Neil is a highly experienced Trainer, dad of three kids and our Fitness Enhancement Aspley Franchisee. He also covers other suburbs in Brisbane such as Albany Creek and Bridgeman Downs. Motivation My alarm goes... Read more »
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