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One hour, not two or three, but one hour. Now please don’t get too excited as I am not referring to happy hour down at your local pub… However the happy hour you can take part in that will guarantee to improve your health and fitness. If going to the gym or exercising is seen […]

Winter is fast approaching! And we all know what comes along with it… The better armed you are at avoiding the common colds & flu’s, the more time you can focus on your workouts and fitness goals, and not have time off away from the gym due to sickness. * lose the booze – sleep […]

When it comes to health and fitness for seniors, it’s important that you maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, even as you continue to age. As seniors, fitness is essential for staying mobile and active, and it can even help lower your risk or help improve certain health conditions including stroke, heart attack, arthritis, and […]

When you become accustomed to a certain routine or way of life, the body is very stubborn is responding the same way it used to. Progress slows, results are not as dramatic, and often makes a person consider ”is all this worth my time and effort”. The human body is resistant to change and gets […]

1. Make time for exercise Regardless of how busy you are, it is essential that you make time to exercise each day if you actually want to lose weight and keep it off. Even little things like walking instead of driving to the store can affect how quickly you lose weight. Increase the amount of […]

After the life-changing success of many Spartan Race events over the years, the studio’s members will be coming together once again over the next few weeks to prepare for the next challenge – Spartan on the 2nd of April. Spartan Race has earned a reputation for one of the toughest and most physical obstacle courses […]

The benefits of exercise throughout life are often touted, but is it safe for seniors older than 65 years to exercise? Absolutely. Almost all older people can benefit from additional physical activity. Regular exercise protects from chronic disease, improves mood and lowers chances of injury. With age, the body does take a little longer to […]

St George local James Clark faced an enormous challenge as he was hospitalised in Intensive Care Unit for 3 weeks. “I entered the emergency department because I was so unwell and the next thing I remember is waking up in Intensive Care 3 weeks later, which still today remains blank.” James spent 6 months in […]

Happy New Year and lets work towards a successful and super fun 2016! I hope you all had a restful break and are now jumping into the new year with excitement. If your like me and feel you drank one to many glasses of vino over the festive season than maybe a simple 30 day […]

In today’s society where it’s seemingly acceptable to accept defeat, to make excuses, and to ignore obstacles, Live Well’s Parkinson’s Class is leading a perfect example of the “no excuses” mentality and breaking down every obstacle and enjoying success with their health and quality of life. In my 10 years as a fitness professional, I’ve […]