Today, Brisbane Personal Trainer Chris Tuck is going to show you how to burn those extra calories right off. And what's more, you can do these highly effective "office" exercises anywhere and anytime without even breaking a sweat...like, even right now! Doing a little exercise while you work allows you to kill two birds with one stone. So you improve your health and save time. Great! But it … [Read more...]

Doing a little exercise while you work allows you to kill two birds with one stone. So you improve your health and save time. Great! But it get's even better, because by doing the simple exercises listed here you oxygenate your blood, stoke your metabolism, get the endorphins cranking, ramp up your energy, sharpen your focus...and get a lot more done in less time (and you feel really good, … [Read more...]

Today I'd like to share with you 5 exercises that target your rear end, because nice "glutes" not only look great (whether you're male or female), they also come into play in almost every movement you do. They are a key "core" muscle. You'll see you already do one or two of these... f you're not happy with the way your butt looks, then here's 5 simple ways you can get those buns of … [Read more...]

Again, for a balanced workout you need to hit cardio AND weights, regardless of what your end goals are. It's great focusing on looking good, but you must also maintain a healthy heart and build your endurance (nothing better for boosting those energy levels) for your long term health. With that in mind, here's 3 great cardio workouts perfect for men (and women too): Elliptical Trainer - 15 to … [Read more...]

It's a common myth that men should do weights and women cardio... For full body health & fitness, you should be doing a combination of the two - no matter what sex you are! Today I am going to share with you a few simple weight training exercises for women because most women neglect weights, and that's a mistake. You'll see why below. (If you're a man, you will benefit from these exercises … [Read more...]

I see women who spend 4 days a week, 40 minutes at a time, on the stair-stepper, treadmill or bicycle who don't lose weight! I know men who run 6 kilometres a day who have no muscle tone and rolls of fat around their waists. You've been led to believe that if you want to lose fat, all you have to do is regular aerobic exercise. But there’s more to it than that. You must be able … [Read more...]

If you suffer from back pain -- or want to avoid it altogether, you'll need to strengthen your core. Strengthening your core is what allows you to do those everyday tasks (i.e. carrying the groceries, bending over to pick something you dropped, moving boxes, etc) and not get hurt doing them. Plus, strengthening your core will give you better posture and keep you mobile well into your "Golden … [Read more...]

1. Do warm up. Try walking and/or active stretching for at least five minutes to prepare muscles for your workout. 2. Don't lift too much.  Talk with one of our staff or PTs to ensure you're lifting weights that are appropriate for you, otherwise you could injure your muscles.  If you're ready for a challenge, add weights gradually and always listen to your body. 3. Don't go overboard with … [Read more...]

1.  Do compound movements. Think crunches are the best exercises you can do to make your abs shine? Think again. If you have a layer of fat over your midsection, no amount of crunches will make those abs "POP!" That's why doing compound movements (movements that require more than one muscle group) are key. They burn WAY more calories and rev up your metabolism into a fat burning furnace. Good … [Read more...]

1.  Vacuum the floor. Do this and you'll burn around 238 calories per hour! Want to burn even more calories? Vacuum the couches and pillows. Have some fun with it and play your favourite music while you "feel" the burn! 2. Scrub the floor. You don't have to be Cinderella to do this one. Get in there and use some elbow grease. It'll burn around 258 calories per hour. Use wide, circular … [Read more...]