During the holiday period, besides catching up with family, friends, and a few cheeky days at the beach, I managed to read an inspiring book of a local Sydney triathlete who tragically got hit by a truck while training for a triathlon at the age of 22. John Maclean survived, but was left paraplegic. With…

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Happy New Year ladies and gentlemen! We hope you enjoyed your Xmas period and for many, holidays off work. At Live Well Kogarah, we understand how hard it is to get back into your daily routine, let alone a fitness routine, after a few weeks of not-so-good food and alcohol and other bad decisions. Having…

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I thought I’d share an insight into my life and to keep everyone up to date on how Live Well is growing, some successes of 2016, the life of a full-time trainer and manager, and some exciting changes ahead for 2017. It was both a challenging and rewarding year personally. The results were strong –…

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Being that I work a lot of mornings shifts at Live Well and train people at the crack of dawn many days, I encounter people that train in fasted states more often than not. But is there any science to exercising on an empty stomach? Is it a bad thing or can it be proven…

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Each day we hop in our car, knowing the piece of machinery was reliable enough to get you from point A to point B. You know this because modern day cars have flashing lights and sounds to alert us if there is a problem or if the car is due for a service. In that…

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I think a lot of people have trouble asking for help. I know I do. I try and do everything myself until I get into state of overload. I’ve always been good at running. Even when I was in primary school my little skinny legs would win a hand full of ribbons at the annual…

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Exercise and technology has advanced the way we think about our lifestyles. Nowadays, there’s an app on our phones for almost anything you can think of. From tracking calories, to tracking workouts, to even online coaching services, the options are endless when it comes to how you want to program your fitness to suit your…

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While on holidays travelling it’s always hard to squeeze in a workout here or there to maintain your fitness levels. I recently returned from a 3 weeks holiday over in Lebanon and Italy. In Lebanon I had the pleasure of meeting all my wife’s family and experiencing the beautiful mountains, food and culture. We then…

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Why should you care about making sure you get enough protein? Here are four good reasons: 1. It is a component of every cell in your body. In fact, hair and nails are mostly made of protein. 2. Your body uses it to build and repair tissue. 3. You need it to make enzymes, hormones,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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