Ever wonder which type of cardio is your best ally in the fat loss battle? The answer may surprise you! First up, let’s debunk a myth: not all cardio is created equal when it comes to shredding fat. It’s not just about sweating buckets...
Dive into the world of core strengthening exercises using stability balls! A powerful tool for enhancing stability, balance, and overall fitness, stability balls challenge your core muscles, including the abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis. Here’s why you should incorporate stability ball exercises into...
Ever wonder how something as simple as drinking water can profoundly impact your physical performance? Let’s dive into the ocean of hydration and uncover its crucial role in helping you achieve your best! 🌊🏆 💡 Boosts Physical Performance: Proper hydration is essential for...
Ever pondered the intricate dance between our well-being and the m shadows cast by bullying and narcissism? It is where power dynamics and self-perception intertwine, profoundly influencing not just our personal journeys but the fabric of our communities. Bullying extends beyond childhood, infiltrating...
Ever wondered how the busiest bees manage to eat healthily? In today’s whirlwind of deadlines and commitments, finding time for nutrition can seem like solving a puzzle. But what if I told you that with a few smart tweaks, you could master the art...
In this video indulge your taste buds with the delectable flavors of homemade Blackberry Squares in this mouthwatering recipe video. Join us as we guide you through the step-by-step process of creating these irresistible treats that will delight both your family...
Join us in this brief and comforting recipe video as we show you how to create a delightful Sweet Potato Soup. Watch as we simmer sweet potatoes, aromatic spices, and savory broth to create a velvety and nourishing soup. This Sweet Potato Soup is...
We all have “stories” that we tell ourselves based on our value and belief system. When it comes to our health and ftiness, those stories often immobilise us because they are not truthful. You can create a perception for yourself that you’re doing ok,...
Sunday is one of my favourite days of the week. The typical hustle and bustle of appointments, workload, being a taxi for the kids, etc is on pause and you can spend a little extra time on YOU. I love to use Sundays as...
The Tour de France for 2019 ran its final stage run with Australian Caleb Ewan winning the sprint finish up the famous Champs-Elysees in incredible fashion. Congratulations Caleb! It’s so amazing to see you following in the footsteps of Aussie Sprint King, Robbie McEwan. ...
During July every year, the largest sporting event in the world takes place in France, it’s the Tour de France! With my late dear Dad being a professional cyclist in his prime, our family has always had an affinity for cycling and love the...
Seven years ago, I decided and committed to becoming the absolute best version of myself in every area of my life. From my physical body, health, strength, my business, my ability to coach clients, the results for my clients, better relationships with my children,...
I am such a huge Seinfeld fan and love the character played by Jason Alexander, George Costanza in the ‘90’s sitcom. I’ve watched every single episode multiple times, it’s my favourite television show ever. You can imagine how amazing it was to have the...
For those of you old as me, I’m sure you remember strutting some dance moves to Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” during the 1990’s! Ice wrote the song when he was 16 years old and it was released on his album To the Extreme,...
When I was in Los Angeles last year in a conference with 2,500 people from 75 countries, I met George Ross. George was Donald Trump’s righthand man for 47 years prior to him becoming President of the United States. George was Executive Vice-President and...
Bruce Buffer has one of the most recognisable voices in the world and is reported to get paid as much as $100,000 for saying just two words. Hard to believe and you can imagine how incredible it was to meet Bruce and have him...
When it comes to high performance in business do you often give thought as to how you can outperform your competition? . . If you continually want to grow your market share and become a dominant force in your industry, then chances are you...
When I was in Los Angeles last year attending a conference with 2,500 people from 75 countries around the world, I had the pleasure of meeting Steve Mandell (pictured far left). Steve is the Chairman and CEO of Gameplan Entertainment, is an Attorney that specialises...
Steve Wozniak (Woz), is the Apple Co-Founder along with the late Steve Jobs. During an interview in Los Angeles last year, it was interesting to hear Woz talk about his journey with Steve in the co-creation of the Apple brand and the challenges they...
Do you want to be the best at what you do? Or do you just think it would be “nice” to be the best? I’ve often said that if you want to play Grand Slam tennis, you can’t keep playing a local club level...
Last week we announced the 3 Winners of our 8-week New Year, New Body Challenge. Today I am sharing the story of Claire Griffiths’ transformation – Claire won 1st place. Here are Claire’s results of her physical transformation: Centimetres lost from arms, chest, waist,...
In a conference with the best Fitness Professionals in Australia, I gained fantastic insight into the mindset of Olympic Gold Medallist, Kerri Pottharst and what it takes to be the best in the world. Kerri was often referred to as one of Australia’s most...
During the 1990’s I was a big fan of American singer-songwriter Jewel and have to admit that I did have a crush on her at the time. Jewel has sold 30 million records and her unique sound continues to have worldwide appeal. So, what...
Real Exercise, Real Food, Real Results, 100% Guaranteed! We are currently finalising plans for a Body and Life Transformation documentary to be filmed over the next 12 to 24 months and we want YOU to be the main feature! BUT, be warned, this is...
A moment I will never forget was when I was in Los Angeles attending a conference with 2,500 of the world’s best business people from 75 countries and I was given the amazing opportunity to meet Charlie Sheen. I’m sure everyone knows who Charlie...
With the Oscars being televised around the world today, it may surprise you to know that Oscar Winner, Mel Gibson is afraid of public speaking. I learnt this when I met Mel in Los Angeles last year when he spoke to 2,500 people from...
What impact would you say a lack of energy has in your life? Does it stop you from being more active? Do you constantly feel tired? Are you lacking that spring in your step to get moving in the morning? Do you find that your concentration wanes or...
It was great sharing time with Jessica Simpson when I was in LA recently, attending an event with 2,500 of the world’s best business people from 75 countries. At the time of the interview with Jessica, she was heavily pregnant and has only recently...
When you think about longevity in health, fitness and their career, look at the “Douglas” family tree. I recently had the incredible opportunity to meet acting legend Michael Douglas and when he talked about his Dad, Kirk, being 102 yrs old, it comes as...
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could start 2019 by rebooting your body and in just 8 weeks, get fit, feel great and be awesomely you with abundant health and win up to $1,000 in Boot Camp, Coaching, Accountability and 1-on-1 private workout session...
In November 2018, I had the great privilege of interviewing mega star Brooke Shields in front of 2,500 people at JT Foxx’s Mega Success event in Anaheim, California. With so many topics covered with Brooke, it was refreshing and illuminating to step inside the...
I’m a certain that when I say the name Dr Phil, that almost the entire planet would know who I’m talking about. But…..if you don’t know who he is, Dr. Phil McGraw is an American television personality, author, psychologist and the host of the...
Merry Christmas!! Download your FREE copy of my 7 Step Christmas Survival Guide to help you stay sane and in-shape this holiday season. No excuses! Simple, easy, short workouts with practical advice! Have a safe, memorable and healthy Christmas this year with your family...
We are having our annual CHRISTMAS SALE because we want you to experience the 12 gifts of health in this holiday season! Up to 98% discounted off our most popular services, coming to you until 24 December 2018. Treat yourself to a gift of health and fitness. Gift, challenge or...
What a phenomenal transformation update we have for you this month. Kristy, who we have featured previously, has reached an incredible milestone of 50kgs of fat loss! That’s right 50kgs in a little more than 12 months! An incredible achievement through focus and commitment...
Lisa is a great example of a focused woman on a mission to “win back” her body! Lisa is the mother of 7 children (yes that’s not a typo!) and has been consistently working on achieving her weight loss goal since 2012. As you...
“If You Have Enthusiasm, A Positive Attitude And A Few Basic Fitness Skills, I Have A $23.51p/hr (plus super), Fun And Fulfilling Personal Training Position Just For You!” Dear Prospective Fitness Coach, First of all thanks for taking the time to visit this site. It’s...
If you’re serious about your health & fitness and want to get the most out of your workouts when on holidays anywhere in the world, then let me show you how to find the right hotel with the right equipment for you. If you’re...
Every year, around 500,000 people die prematurely from cardiovascular disease thought to be caused by trans fats. Such is the risk associated with man-made trans fats that the World Health Organisation is now calling for all countries to impose a ban on it. Trans...
Feeling guilty about “sneaking” some “forbidden” foods… Exercising as a way to “make up for” all those calories you ate (or as punishment)… Binge eating because “I’ve already messed up so much today, what’s a little more?”… This is what happens when you look...
Here’s a hint: It makes up 60% of your bodyweight. And you need to keep replenishing it! It’s no secret that you MUST drink a fair amount of water every day. Since you also lose large amounts of water every day through urination, bowel...
Do you know the science behind calories and how to use that to help you achieve your goals? I’m sure you hear people talk all the time about “counting calories” or “watching their calories”. But what are calories, and if you’re trying to lose...
I have a confession to make. I’ve had a problem with sugar addiction. Actually, it’s still something I struggle with. And I know I’m not alone. In fact, I don’t know very many people who haven’t had a problem with sugar at some point....
I want to tell you a riddle today, about DHMO. It causes death if you accidentally inhale it, even in small quantities. Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage. It’s a major component of acid rain. In a gas form, it can...
When you stop to think about all the little tiny organisms you can’t see, and how many millions…billions…of them there are, it’s pretty mind-blowing. While many are floating around in the air, there are also hundreds of them inside your body. No, this isn’t...
How often have you picked up the kids in the evening and let them talk you into the local drive-through, because it was easier than going home and trying to figure out what to serve for dinner? If this ever happens to you, even...
How do you get life-sustainable results to transform your body and optimise your health? You take consistent daily action and condition yourself until you master these fundamental steps. For the next 30 days write down your daily actions for each of these: * Complete...
Since “That Sugar Movie” was released in 2014, the profile of sugar in our diets has become very much a hot topic. Did you know: 510BC – The Persians discovered sugar cane in India. 14th century – 1kg of sugar sells in Britain for...
In the 29 years since I made the decision to make fitness and nutrition THE key part of my lifestyle, I’ve seen so many trends, fads, pills, diets, programs, DVDs, Youtube videos, apps, books, magazines and weird equipment enter, and leave, the multi-billion fitness...
We are having a CHRISTMAS SALE because we want you and others to experience the gift of health in this holiday season! Up to 50% discounted off our most popular services, coming to you until 24 December 2017. Treat yourself to a gift of health...
We all have “states” that we live in. That could be happy or sad, euphoric or depressed, energised or tired, positive or negative, empowered or disempowered, focussed or distracted, grateful or ungrateful, and the list goes on. What state do you live in? From...
The simplest way to give you perspective about how a professional cyclist fuels their body is to compare them to a formula one car. You don’t put normal unleaded petrol in a formula one car and expect it to perform at its best. The...
Tour Trivia – Did You Know? Cyclists can burn 123,900 calories over the course of the Tour 486,000 pedal strokes are taken per rider at 90 rpm The average rider will wear out 3 bike chains during the race 792 tyres will be used...
You may be wondering just how much one of those bikes cost on the Tour de France? It may surprise you to know that some bikes can cost more than the car you’re driving! That’s right, the majority of bikes on Tour cost in...
On 1 July 1903, 60 pioneers set out on their bicycles from Montgeron. After six mammoth stages (Nantes – Paris, 471 km!), only 21 “routiers”, led by Maurice Garin, arrived at the end of this first epic stage of the first Tour de France. Having...
This month’s challenge is built around the Tour de France using a stationery exercise bike. You can play with the settings on your equipment, I’ve included the examples that I use on the bikes in our Studio: King of the mountain challenge. Set the...
Although there are many ways to measure success, happiness and fulfillment, I’d like you to consider these facts. Half of the world’s wealth is controlled by entrepreneurs and businessmen/women making up 1% of the total population. 85% of them are self-made. Every millionaire and...
It’s probably fair to say that, by the end of this article, a number of readers are going to be surprised. There’s certainly a perception that organically grown foods are much healthier and nutritionally better for you, compared to the more conventional farming methods....
One of the keys to success in any body transformation is your nutrition. Yes, exercise is important too, but unless you harness healthy changes to what you eat, you can be left spinning your wheels! Today I want to talk to you about preparation. ...
One of the hardest things you’ll do in your lifetime is work out exactly what you want in life, what your life’s purpose is and what really defines you. I wasn’t crystal clear on my own purpose until I was aged 40! But the...
In a previous blog, I talked about the need to “raise your standards”. How did you go with that exercise? This month’s article goes hand in hand with raising your standards. I want you to think about your daily rituals. What do you do each day? ...
Let me ask you a question. What do you really want to achieve this year? Have you given it some thought? I bet you may have…. around 1 January, am I right? How did you compare this last year with what you set out...
People with anaemia don’t have the usual number of red blood cells carrying oxygen to the vital organs. Although there are many forms of anaemia, the most common results from iron deficiency. When you’re not getting enough iron in your diet or you are...
Protein yields approximately 4 calories per gram, which is the same energy concentration as carbohydrate. The recommended level of protein intake for the general population is 12 to 15% of total daily calories. Therefore, someone consuming 2,000 calories per day has an energy equivalent...
There’s never been a shortage of new diets hitting the market and you’ve all probably heard of Low GI (Glycaemic Index) diets. The low GI diet has received a lot of attention lately as the standard for determining “good” (low GI) carbohydrates versus “bad”...
There has been so much media attention in recent months about the Paleo Diet, and a lot of that hype has been brought about by Celebrity Chef Pete Evans (no relative …that I’m aware of!). Pete has often been criticised in the media for...
A healthy and active lifestyle starts at home. Here’s a few tips to encourage health and fitness lessons that will last a lifetime. 1. Make fitness a top priority. Many kids face the same workout obstacles as adults: Fitness is an afterthought. Creating a...
Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. Nearly 100% of adult men and (non-pregnant) women report some level of caffeine consumption. And about 80% of Australians drink coffee (55% daily; 25% occasionally). Due to its widespread availability and use, both socially...
Want to know the “invisible” secret to being healthy all around? What’s that you say? You had no idea there’s an invisible secret? There absolutely is. Do you ever feel tired all the time? Bloated? Joint pain? Poor skin? Headaches? Aching muscles? ALL of...
3 Ways To Reverse the Aging Clock… Build more muscle. Whether you’re a man or woman, building muscle on your body (and keeping it) will help you stay younger—even as you age. That’s because you naturally lose 1.5kg of muscle every 10 years. Counteract...
You know what foods are good for you… but do you know what foods you should absolutely, never eat? These foods aren’t just artery-clogging… they’re horrible for your overall health and well-being. So do whatever you can to stay clear. 1. Trans-Fat. This is...
Did you know that your body gets exposed to HUNDREDS of toxins every day? If you’ve ever wondered where that headache came from… or why your mood sometimes swings… or why you can’t seem to think clearly, it’s probably because these toxins made their...
Summer is on its way out and Autumn is in. And while it’s a New Year, there still may be a few things lingering from last year that need to be “cleaned up.” With your health it’s easy… what are a few things you can...
7 painless ways to get 25 grams or more of fibre every day Eat your fruit! Get off to a great start by adding fruit, like berries or melon, to your breakfast every day. Plus have it as a snack, add it to...
Confused about fibre? You’re not alone. Not to worry, we’ve got the low-down for you here. We scoured our sources for nutrition and health information and pulled together some great information here for you. Introducing Fibre Fibre is one of those nutritional items that...
Healthy Fast Food? It doesn’t matter how busy you are… you can still make sure you eat healthy — even when your only option is a quick stop at a drive-thru. Here are 4 tips that can help you make healthy choices which ALL...
You already know that exercise and eating right are two VERY important things you’ve got to do to give your heart some lovin’. But there’s something else you should be doing that you probably don’t know about. Let me explain… There’s a “silent threat”...
Taking care of your eyes and getting regular examinations can prevent many leading causes of eye diseases and vision loss. Here’s a few things you can do to protect your eyes at any age: Protect Your Eyes From The Sun– Like your skin, your...
Psychologist and philosopher William James (1842-1910) was once invited to be the keynote speaker at the American Psychological Association’s annual conference. There was so much hype about James that more than 10,000 people were expected to attend. The topic of his keynote address was...
Start the New Year on a healthy foot by using these little-known natural food “cures” Say goodbye to high blood sugar. Just add a little bit of cinnamon to your diet each and every day (as little as half a teaspoon!) and you’ll keep...
Get Organised. Getting and staying healthy requires you to seamlessly integrate a LOT of things into your life. That’s why being organized is key. You’ll need to plan and prepare your meals in advance… get your gym clothes ready for the following day… make...
“Jack, you’re a walking garbage can.” That’s what pioneer nutritionist Paul Bragg (1895-1976) said to a 15-year-old Jack LaLanne after LaLanne told him his food consumption consisted of “cakes, pies and ice cream.” LaLanne didn’t disagree with Bragg’s assessment saying later… “I was the...
You see it all the time … Advertisers telling you how they’ve uncovered the “secret” to losing weight and getting fit. They tell you that if you just take their one pill … follow their new revolutionary diet … or eat carbs only on...
With all weight loss and fitness programs, I recommend steering clear of alcoholic beverages, because they add on extra calories and the effects essentially counter-out your efforts. So while I don’t advocate alcohol, I know it’s part of life. Many of us enjoy a...
Make sure this year you accomplish everything you set out to do for your health and fitness. Follow these 5 tips and like the tortoise, you’ll slowly and steadily win the race (or get the body of your dreams!). Figure out WHY you want to...
Before you sit down to write your New Year’s Resolutions – take these steps to help you set them in your mind as a fixed, firm purposes; here’s a quick and easy formula to use: Specific – A specific goal has a much greater chance of...
It’s that time of year! Time to take an honest assessment of where you are in life, and decide what you’d like to achieve this coming year. That said, it’s a sad fact that the majority of people NEVER see those resolutions come to...
Does the change in seasons make you hot under the collar? Here’s a few tips to help you cool down and make the most out of the summer sun. Exercise. Alter your pattern of outdoor exercise to take advantage of cooler times (early morning...
When did the holidays get so stressful? It’s supposed to be a joyous season, a season of giving and enjoying friends and family. These days it seems to be a time of year we all get a little anxious about, maybe even dread…with all...
Walk into any fitness centre around the world and you’ll see a bunch of women on treadmills, bikes and stair-masters, but few to none in the weight room. Why is this? When I ask new clients what types of activities they’ve been doing prior...
Enjoy the holiday season by getting a little more of these healthy spices: Cinnamon. This holiday spice is simply amazing. Here’s a quick breakdown of what it can help you with: Numerous studies show it can help normalise blood sugar in type-2 diabetics …...
Protein is essential to the growth, repair, and maintenance of all body tissues. It is also required for making enzymes – catalysts essential to all life processes, and hormones – powerful chemical messengers that circulate through your bloodstream to specific target cells, where they...
Having high cholesterol is never a good thing. Unfortunately, most drugs designed to reduce it can end up doing more harm than good. Here are some natural alternatives that may help protect your heart… EFA’s. Essential fatty-acids like omega 3s and omega 6s have...
Do you have any nagging aches and pains that just won’t go away? Give any one (or all) of these natural pain fighters a try… Turmeric. This Indian spice has been used for 4,000 years to treat numerous ailments like digestive problems, colds...
We’ve heard them all…excuses. Here’s a few of the most common diet and fitness excuses and how to break them to stay on track. Excuse #1: “I’ll do it tomorrow…” Start right now. Your diet and fitness program needs to be something you can...
Did you know that the health of your gut effects your entire body? Did you ever wonder why the thought of speaking in public or going for a job interview ties your stomach in a knot? Or why your stomach feels like it flips when...
Hot Health & Fitness Tips For Maximum Results In Minimum Time! Lose the fat permanently with these eight easy changes. Replace all liquid calories with water and real brewed tea (green, black, or white—no fake prepackaged junk—and go light on the sweetener). If you...
Anyone who has ever tried to change their body composition has heard about protein and know they need to eat more of it to help them, but usually have no idea as to why they’re eating it, how much they need to eat or...
All around Australia this time of the year is seen as the busiest in the fitness industry. Spring and daylight savings have arrived and everyone’s getting motivated to drop some kilos and get in shape for the upcoming Summer. My advice is to harness...
Does this sound familiar… You put on a few kilos. It just crept up on you. Looking for a way to take the kilos off, you come across a diet that tells you that you can eat anything you want. You’ll lose kilos fast...
Spring has officially arrived and the change from long cold nights has rolled into warmer, brighter days. With the change of the seasons comes a renewed time to rethink and restart. Spring is a great time to start or kick-up a fitness program because...
A few simple lifestyle changes can help lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk for heart disease. Here’s a few quick tips you can easily integrate: 1. Don’t Smoke/Quit smoking. Smoking injures blood vessels and speeds up the hardening of the arteries. Smoking...
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a naturally occurring waxy, fat-like substance produced by the body’s liver and other cells and found in certain foods, such as dairy products, eggs, and meat. The body needs some cholesterol in order to function properly. Its cell walls...
Most of us start our day with it—coffee. Some of us may even recharge with more coffee throughout the day—for an afternoon pickup or perhaps before a workout. While you know, obviously, that caffeine perks us up and you may have also heard that...
A few simple additions to your everyday diet/lifestyle can help keep your heart healthy for years to come. Here are a few tips you can use right away. Your heart will thank you! Use plant sterols and stanols. These are substances that occur...
Part of having plenty of energy to make it through your day is getting enough sleep. But oftentimes, getting enough is a challenge… especially if you just can’t seem to fall asleep at a decent hour. The good news is you can try any...
Do you have trouble switching off? Is your downtime (what little you get) haunted by thoughts of your to-do list? Have you ever sat down to do nothing but couldn’t stop thinking about what you should be doing? Join the club! There is so...
Most people tend to over-estimate their food portions to either maintain their weight, or lose those unwanted kilos. As a guide, the portion of fish, chicken, beef, lamb or pork you eat should be about the size of the palm of your hand. If...
Here’s what you need to know to avoid common fitness mistakes and get the most out of your exercise routine. Don’t lift too much. Talk with one of our staff or personal trainers to ensure you’re lifting weights that are appropriate for you—otherwise you...
Taking care of your brain is every bit as important as taking care of any other part of your body – especially as you head towards your “Golden Years.” Here are 5 things you can do to boost your memory and help protect that...
Ok, so what I’m about to tell you could quite possibly change your life forever. If you’re already training with Studioz, you will know that, from Day 1, I really impress on you how critical your nutrition is in meeting your ultimate goal. I...
1. You’ll feel better. Sensibly exposing your skin to the sun helps your body release endorphins – the feel good hormones that are responsible for the “runner’s high.” This is also a part of the reason why sunlight exposure helps those with Seasonal Affective...
12 x 30 min Personal Training sessions Only 5 Packages available (17% discount) We have a number of clients who love the flexibility of being able to work out at home, or a gym, but need the additional support and guidance to help them achieve their fitness...
Public health scientists have found new evidence of the threats that our toxic environment pose to our cellular health. The air we breathe, the water we drink, even the foods we eat, contain substances that may be damaging to our cells. Any tissue that...
So often you will hear another statistic, or piece of research, that shows we are getting fatter and more unhealthy with each passing day. Why is this so? We are now more technologically advanced than ever before and we have so much more evidence...
Cravings can be the “make it or break it” factor when it comes to staying on your eating plan. Here are a few quick tips you can implement right away to fight cravings and hunger pangs and make sure you stick with your diet...
In a previous article – Don’t “Pass the Salt, Please” we looked at how much salt your body needs per day and the consequences of consuming too much salt. Now lets take a look at what foods are high in sodium and give you 10 tips on...
Are you having trouble turning healthy eating into a lifestyle? It’s not that hard once you learn to substitute some of your old “favourites” for healthier options; take a look: Like Pasta? Try making a bowl of spaghetti squash instead. It’s low-calorie and...
At first glance the Paleo Diet seems to make sense… The idea behind it is pretty simple. Because our bodies weren’t designed to handle more recent changes in our diet it makes sense to go back a million years or so and eat like...
5 Surprising Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Body’s Largest Organ… Aside from lathering on some sunscreen to protect it from UV rays or putting on lotion to keep it hydrated, there probably isn’t much else you think about when it comes...
These foods will keep your body healthy and your heart—and arteries—VERY happy! Kiwifruit. This healthy and tasty fruit was originally native to southern China. A recent Taiwanese study looked at the effects of kiwi on cholesterol. It turns out it‘s a powerful HDL...
Ever since the low-fat fad of the eighties, there’s been a glut of “health” foods to come on the market. They promote themselves as being low-calorie and good for you. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Here are some “diet” foods you need to...
The average Australian consumes around eight or nine times more sodium than they need for good health. The National Health and Medical Research Centre’s (NHMRC) suggested dietary target advises that Australian adults should aim to consume no more than 4g of salt a day...
You’ll often hear people say that they had a really “intense” workout, which really means that they pushed themselves really hard during the session and felt great afterwards. It’s these intense sessions that produce the great results you’re really looking for. But you can’t...
Participation in sport has many benefits and so it was refreshing to read a study from the Netherlands that had analysed a large volume of data to establish what relationship exists between levels of physical activity and sick leave. Moderate levels of physical activity...
There are a number of factors that contribute to muscle cramps and spasms, the main ones being: Poor flexibility and tight muscles Muscle fatigue and overuse Dehydration Electrolyte and mineral depletion A number of other factors include working or exercising in high heat and...
An American Council on Exercise (ACE) Survey of more than 3,000 of its personal trainers found that the 10 most common workout mistakes are: Not stretching enough Lifting more weight than you can handle. Not warming up before aerobic activity. Not cooling down after...
Why is pilates so popular these days? Pilates incredible popularity can be traced to the fact that it provides benefits that you simply can’t get through traditional aerobics / strength training format. Here are six benefits of introducing pilates into your workouts. 1. Makes...
Winter officially started this month, are you ready…ready to turn up the heat? It is hard enough to keep fit in the summer months, so with the days getting shorter, the evenings colder & the nights wetter, how are you supposed to get up...
If you’re following a healthy nutrition plan, do you really need to use supplements? A healthy nutrition plan is fundamental to your good health and fitness, but I strongly believe that a sensible supplement program can greatly assist in optimising your health and improving...
When it comes to strength training, most of us stick to the usual free weights and machines or, if we’re feeling adventurous, we may venture over to the cable or free motion machines at the gym. What you don’t see a lot of is...
What’s the secret to building muscle and getting that toned body you desire? This is a question that I am asked by clients when they first come to see me. So this month I’m outlining the key principles that I use to get my...
This is one of my favourite smoothies and is great for a morning or afternoon snack (9.30am and 3.30pm for me). Ingredients 1 cup of skim milk 1 cup of frozen mango 1 tbspn of flaxseed oil 2 scoops of Next Generation Hydro Iso Vanilla Protein Powder Method Add all...
Are you considering juicing or making healthy smoothies part of your diet? If so, this article is for you, because today I’m going to examine what makes more sense: using your blender to create green smoothies or using a juicer to create juice? The...
5 Foods That Could Be Sabotaging Your Sleep Spicy and acidic foods. Foods like chili, pizza, tomato sauce and peppers can give you digestive disturbances that won’t let you catch your “zzz’s.” These kinds of foods are also linked to heartburn and acid reflux...
Don’t feel guilty about eating that chocolate. In moderation, it can be very good for you! Stay slim. Yes. Eating a small amount of chocolate on a DAILY basis can be good for your waistline. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine...
Feeling tired all the time can really take a toll on your relationships, work and health. Here are five great ways to put that “pep” back into your step! Drink Tea. A University of London study shows that drinking just 4 – 6 cups...
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a condition that occurs after strenuous, unfamiliar exercise and affects the muscle fibres, resulting in localised pain and discomfort. DOMS is commonly associated with extended endurance exercise and explosive types of exercise requiring forceful, muscular contractions, eg jumping, squats,...
Fat is stored in the body in the form of triglycerides in fat cells and the skeletal muscle. Free fatty acids, the broken-down form of triglycerides, provide energy for exercise. Fat is an important source of stored energy. This is because it produces more...
No one but you can make you believe in yourself, others can help, but you are the only one that can bring this about. Belief in one’s self is the very basis of successful self-motivation. Here’s some tips to help you gain belief in...
This drink truly is a complete meal that will keep you satisfied and give you all the nutrients you need in a balanced meal. Ingredients 2 cups of water 2 cups of raw spinach 1 apple 1 cup of frozen mango 1 tablespoon flaxmeal 1 scoop Next Generation Vanilla Protein powder Method Blend these...
Some people argue that you can get all your protein needs from vegetables, but others say that you need meat to get your protein requirements. A US study has found that a meat-containing diet was superior to a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet with regard to gaining...
Fruits smoothies are cool and refreshing. Plus because they contain fruit, they just seem healthy. But are they? Well consider this. CHOICE Analytical analysed 95 fruit-based drinks from popular fast food chains, including Boost Juice, Donut King, Gloria Jean’s, New Zealand Natural and Wendys....
Total Time: 10m Ingredients 250 grams (1 ¼ cups) long-grain rice Canola oil spray 4 (about 150g each) white fish fillets 2 tablespoons sushi seasoning 2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce 5 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks 1 long red chilli, seeded, thinly sliced 200 grams snow peas, halved diagonally lengthways 1 bunch choy sum,...
1. Cut Caffeine. The effects of caffeine can take as long as eight hours to wear off. So if you drink a cup of coffee or soft drink in the afternoon and are still tossing at night, caffeine might be the reason. Cutting out caffeine...
You’ve been working hard to get in your exercise sessions and eat a healthy balanced diet, but are you still feeling a bit sluggish? Don’t have the energy to greet the day with enthusiasm? Hit a plateau on dropping those last few pounds? What...
When the summer heat reduces and there is more energy about, most people focus on cleaning their homes out; this Autumn, make sure you clean out your diet too! Your body will thank you for it… Ditch the soft drinks & juices. Both...
Daylight savings has now disappeared, it won’t be back for six months, it’s getting cold, dark, wet and your motivation to improve your health and fitness is waning! Sound familiar? I see waves of people year after year go into complete hibernation, starting now,...
They come in shots, cans and powdered form and they are big business. In 2012 in Australia 1.6 billion dollars were sold. In 2012, the sales of energy drinks in the United States was $12.5 billion dollars. By 2017 that figure will rise to...
Autumn is here and if you’re like most, you’re doing a little end of Summer cleaning. Clearing out the garage, cleaning the house, giving away or throwing out things you don’t use anymore and ridding your house of clutter. But you know what? Most...
For ages, humans have been trying to find ways to live longer. From Ponce de Leon who searched for the Fountain of Youth to today’s scientists who are searching for compounds that can help turn back the aging clock, we as a species are obsessed...
Here’s a few of Studioz’s sure fire ways to help you relax, unwind and reduce stress: A hot bath with bath salts, candles and your favourite music A spa, sauna or steam room visit Get a massage from a reputable therapist Have a mid-afternoon...
This is a simple and delicious breakfast packed with all the nutrients you need to kick start a perfect nutritional day! Serves: 1 Ingredients 4 Egg whites 1 Whole egg 1 tablespoon Flaxseed oil 2 cups Chopped carrot, tomato, celery, red capsicum and spinach (in total approx. 2 cups of mixed...
So you’ve been considering setting up a gym at home to help you get fit. You’ll get no arguments from me. This is exactly how I started out when I was sick and tired of travelling to crowded gyms and queuing up for equipment....
Here’s how to keep your metabolism in “fat-burning” mode all-day long… Eat more protein. Not only will eating protein help keep you feeling “full” for longer periods of time, it’ll also help your body burn more calories. That’s because it has a high...
Did You Know? Over 90% of poison exposures happen at home with household products. Common chlorine bleach is the #1 household chemical involved in poisoning. Organic pollutants, found in many common cleaners and even air fresheners, have levels 2 to 5 times higher inside...
Every day your body is exposed to heavy metals, industrial-grade chemicals and more. Here’s how you can flush all that nasty stuff OUT of your body! Take chlorella. This powerful, green “super food” is excellent at binding with toxins in your body and flushing...
Why do some people get fat while others don’t? Why do some struggle to lose weight and fail? Why do some individuals never seem to gain weight, no matter what they eat or how little they exercise? The first two questions don’t have...
Everyone knows walking is great for your overall health. But sometimes, walking can cause aches and pains. You don’t have to take it and hope it gets better on its own. Here are 4 solutions to the most common aches and pains folks report...
Stat 1: Being 10kg overweight cuts three years off your life. If you are obese, say 20kg overweight, this means you will lose seven years. Add smoking to the equation and you can kiss goodbye to 14 years. Stat 2: An extra 15kg increases...
When’s the last time you had a good laugh? Not just any kind of laugh, but the gut-busting, tear-inducing kind of laugh that leaves you barely breathing? I hope it hasn’t been too long. Because as it turns out, laughter is not just all...
Continuing on from the success of our 12 Days of Christmas promotion, a number of people have asked if I could extend those offers into January. So I have! You’ve got the opportunity to grab any of these awesome 12 deals to help you...
2 For 1 Ultimate Transformation Coaching Package $799 (Total saving of $799) 6 Packages available Lucky last! What an amazing 12 days it has been. It’s been so exciting to see so many people take up these great gifts. It warms my heart to...
Ok, this is by far the most serious package we release. Once per year I offer this complete package available for 1 lucky person! I can tell you now it’s not for everyone. Every now and then something comes along that is just light-years ahead...
If you can’t make the 3+ sessions per week of Boot Camp, we understand. Not everyone has a flexible schedule to allow this type of commitment. So we’ve put together a couple of 2 day per week Boot Camp options for you with a...
Ok, I’m sure this offer will be snapped up before lunchtime. When the New Year comes around, it’s common to resolve to improve your health in some way or another. But how many times do you fall off the bandwagon a few weeks in? Research shows...
So yesterday Santa left us with the gift of 11% discount off 24 months of VIP Boot Camp. In case you’re not able to commit to 2 years of Boot Camp, I’ve put together a great discount on our 6 months VIP Boot Camp (35%...
I hope you’re enjoying receiving this Christmas as much as I am receiving giving!! Day 5 of our Fitness promotion is here and it’s very special. Do you have a long term goal that you’ve hoped to reach but have failed repeatedly in the...
So we’ve given you some group training gifts, now it’s time for us to share the Personal Training gifts! Private training is the ultimate in getting results faster than ever. You have the luxury of training in the privacy of our first class professionally equipped...
Day 3 of our SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PROMOTION. Today’s is a great one if you want to experience our Ultimate Commando program in 2016. Book now and save $50.
Be sure to check out our SPECIAL OF THE DAY during our Christmas promotion! This is Day 2’s offer – it’s a buy 1 get one free offer for our Boot Camp programs.
Check out our 12 days of Christmas promotion. Over the next 12 days we’ll be bringing you some awesome offers!! This is a very special time of the year and there’s nothing I love more than giving! To see our special offer for Day...
I trust that you’re really basking in the glory of our beautiful Spring weather, the first week of daylight savings and the blast of warm weather we’re having this week. Today’s message is a serious one for you to make sure that you stay...
I’m asking for your help to spread the word! This month I am standing for Board Election to Fitness Australia. Fitness Australia is the main registration body for fitness professionals throughout Australia and currently has 30,000 professionals registered with it. My Background For those...
Here’s some tips to help keep you healthy this winter: Eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit & vegetables, Have a flu immunisation injection, Wash your hands often, and very thoroughly, with warm water and soap. Turn the tap off with a...
This month I’d like to feature someone very special who has done some truly amazing things in his life. Richard, in his prime, was a professional bike rider and competed in both track and road cycling. A number of years ago Richard was involved...
Recently I was away from my studio for a couple of days and I decided to do a workout in a public commercial gym. Let me say that I was completely surprised and appalled by the poor technique of the people working out. It...
We all know that sitting for prolonged periods of time can be bad for you. But new research has linked extended periods of sitting to high cholesterol, obesity and cardiovascular problems. This is partly because the sitting makes the muscles in our bodies become...
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This one is so easy the kids can make it! Well balanced protein drinks are a great way to optimise your health. In this video my two girls show just how easy it is to make a really healthy snack that your body will...
The Festive Season is full of temptations so we have come up with a plan to ensure your clothes don’t miraculously shrink over Christmas. So sit back and enjoy reading this FREE book in Christmas… Download your FREE electronic version of the book by...
Our 12 Days of Christmas sale finished yesterday, but I’m giving you one final chance. HERE’s the entire list again, so see if you missed something that you really wanted!!!
Our 12 days of Christmas promotion has been exciting and we’re at day 12! I absolutely love teaching people about nutrition and this is a great 2 for 1 offer, click HERE to see our final offer!!
This has to be the most comprehensive package we’ve ever put together. This is the ultimate totally complete transformation package, click HERE now to see the details.
I’m excited about this offer! Go straight HERE to make sure you don’t miss out.
Only a few days left of our Christmas promotion and people are loving the specials! Today’s is a great offer for those wanting to absolutely nail their nutrition, training and be kept accountable for 12 wks! Check it out right HERE.
There’s only 4 more business days of the 12 Days of Christmas promotion left! Today’s special is all about your protein powder….check it out!
Ever thought about doing some Personal Training with a friend? Here’s your chance, check out today’s Christmas offer….it’s just $30 per person for a 60 min PT session!!
We’re already at Day 6 and Christmas Day is fast approaching! Today I’ve got another awesome Boot Camp deal for you, click HERE for the full details of today’s special!!
I love this one, if you’ve got a long term fitness goal and a tight budget, this is a huge bonus! Click HERE for our sale of the day!!
Looking for some one on one attention and wanting to train with a friend? Then be sure to go to our latest Christmas offer – it’s a Jump Start PT Buddy Pack! Click HERE now to see the details.
Today’s Christmas special offer is a beauty if you’re looking to maximise your results over a concentrated 12 weeks! Check it out by clicking HERE.
Today’s Christmas offer is really fantastic. Check out Day 2 of our Christmas sale right HERE!
Each day for the next 12 business days, we’re celebrating Christmas by letting YOU have the savings!! Watch this space each day to see our unique daily offer. Each special offer is limited so make sure you are fast! HERE’s today’s offer!
You already know that maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is critical to your overall health. Out of control blood sugar can wreak havoc on your body, including developing type-2 diabetes. But here’s what you may not know… It turns out a cheap ingredient— most...
We’ve all heard that calcium builds strong bones. But here’s what you may not know… There’s a “forgotten” vitamin many people don’t know about that’s far more effective at helping you build strong, healthy, impact-resistant bones. Before I tell you what this “forgotten” vitamin...
Everybody wants to lose fat… and they want to do it FAST! But with all the conflicting and confusing information out there, most people don’t know where to start. Today, I’ll clue you in on what is without a doubt, the MOST important factor...
Oh boy. This is shocking. Not surprising. Shocking. And if you have children… you are going to want to drop everything you are doing… and… read this right now. Here’s what this is all about: In February 2007, two independent studies reported on research...
Want to know the ïnvisible”secret to being healthy all around? What’s that you sau? You hd no idea there’s an invisible secret? There absolutely is. Do you ever feel tired? Bloated? Joint pain? Poor skin? Headaches? Aching muscles? ALL of this can be a resuolt of...
Dear Clients and Friends, Did someone play a joke on you this April Fools? Or were you the one pulling all the pranks? Either way, it’s good to laugh and have a good sense of humour about you. That’s why this month, I’d like...
The Professional medical College Applying Timeline for use on your Senior 12 month period Clearly, the healthcare education use pattern is mostly a prolonged one who takes place your junior 12 months. Having said that, accepting for which you attempt earlier and stay atop...
You already know that exercise and eating right are two VERY important things you’ve got to do to give your heart some lovin’. But there’s something else you should be doing that you probably don’t know about. Let me explain… There’s a “silent threat”...
According to DAFF (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry) studies, less than 3% of Australians eat a balanced diet everyday. Fewer than 1 in 50,000 achieve recommended daily allowance (RDA) of ten essential vitamins and minerals. As a result, top medical associations and health...
Dear Clients and Friends, Welcome to our November issue of our ‘Richly Rewarding Living’ newsletter. As always, we’re here to keep you up-to-date on the latest fitness, health, and wellness information, separate the fact-from-fiction, and help you get the most out of your healthy...
This month we’re featuring Karen Westwood of the Body Shop at Home. The Body Shop at Home™ is a global business that prides itself on producing naturally inspired, ethically produced bath, body and cosmetics products. . At the heart their business are their values....
Dear Clients and Friends, Over the past few months, I’ve shared some great articles with you on the latest fitness trends – ‘exer-games.’ these new ‘toning shoes’ among other things. We’re all very busy, our lives are in overdrive 24/7, so we are constantly...
Everyone knows walking is great for your overall health. But sometimes, walking can cause aches and pains. You don’t have to take it and hope it gets better on its own. Here are 4 solutions to the most common aches and pains folks report...
I am constantly frustrated by what is happening in the fitness industry, or more to the point, what is not happening. I talk to frustrated people on a daily basis about fitness trainers that they’re either using at the moment, or have used in...
Dear Clients and Friends, You may have heard it before, and we’ve talked about it here before – humour and laughter is healing. Yep, you heard it right, laughing is good for you. In a previous issue, we talked about how laughter is good...
Through February and March we ran a competition to coincide with Valentine’s Day. Whoever ‘spreads the love’ the most and refers their friends, family or work colleagues, who then become fully paid members of the Studioz Personal Training or Pakenham Boot Camps For Women...
Click HERE for our latest promotion for April / May is 2 Weeks of FREE Boot Camp in our Pakenham Boot Camps for Women. There are NO catches! All new customers are entitled to 2 weeks for free. If you would like to extend...
Our 12 Days of Christmas sale finished yesterday, but I’m giving you one final chance. HERE’s the entire list again, so see if you missed something that you really wanted!!!
Our 12 days of Christmas promotion has been exciting and we’re at day 12! I absolutely love teaching people about nutrition and this is a great 2 for 1 offer, click HERE to see our final offer!!
This has to be the most comprehensive package we’ve ever put together. This is the ultimate totally complete transformation package, click HERE now to see the details.
I’m excited about this offer! Go straight HERE to make sure you don’t miss out.
Only a few days left of our Christmas promotion and people are loving the specials! Today’s is a great offer for those wanting to absolutely nail their nutrition, training and be kept accountable for 12 wks! Check it out right HERE.
There’s only 4 more business days of the 12 Days of Christmas promotion left! Today’s special is all about your protein powder….check it out!
Ever thought about doing some Personal Training with a friend? Here’s your chance, check out today’s Christmas offer….it’s just $30 per person for a 60 min PT session!!
Today I’m very excited to launch my Christmas Boot Camp Program called “Fitness for Beans!” This is the very first year that I’ve run the program and I’m super-excited about it. Christmas can be a very costly time for families and often one of...
We’re already at Day 6 and Christmas Day is fast approaching! Today I’ve got another awesome Boot Camp deal for you, click HERE for the full details of today’s special!!
I love this one, if you’ve got a long term fitness goal and a tight budget, this is a huge bonus! Click HERE for our sale of the day!!
Looking for some one on one attention and wanting to train with a friend? Then be sure to go to our latest Christmas offer – it’s a Jump Start PT Buddy Pack! Click HERE now to see the details.
Today’s Christmas special offer is a beauty if you’re looking to maximise your results over a concentrated 12 weeks! Check it out by clicking HERE.
Today’s Christmas offer is really fantastic. Check out Day 2 of our Christmas sale right HERE!
Each day for the next 12 business days, we’re celebrating Christmas by letting YOU have the savings!! Watch this space each day to see our unique daily offer. Each special offer is limited so make sure you are fast! HERE’s today’s offer!
12 September each year is the national day to ask someone – Are You Ok? R U OK? Foundation is as a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging conversations to prevent suicide. The foundation is dedicated to encouraging and enabling all people to regularly and...
I am very proud to announce that at the end of May Studioz won the Health and Education section of the 2013 Cardinia Business Awards. The Health and Education section had the largest number of entrants this year and a total of seven finalists...
I am so excited to tell you that Studioz Personal Training has been awarded the Nutrition Counsellor of 2013. To tell you the magnitude of this award let me paint you the picture: In November last year I entered the competition in the United...
As a kid, your parents probably always told you to eat your dessert last, so you wouldn’t spoil your appetite. It turns out, they were right… and that’s exactly what you should do if you want to “stick” to a healthy eating plan long-term....
Did you know there’s a specific kind of paper that can be disastrous to your health? Chances are you touch this kind of paper on a daily basis. Some of the known and confirmed side effects of touching the chemicals this paper contains include:...
For the 3rd year in a row, Studioz Personal Training is a major sponsor for Fashions on the Field at the Pakenham Racing Club for Oaks Day on Thursday 8th November. For a great day out and the prospect of winning some awesome prizes,...
My growing frustration with the increasing obesity epidemic in our community, has driven me to create this unique, free “Family Food Rescue” nutrition and exercise program to completely transform the lives of one Cardinia Shire family. I’m very excited about the launch. I will...
I can’t tell you just how excited I am about our latest Metabolic Precision 12 week challenge…but I’m going to try! There are so many different features within this program that make it right for anyone looking to either improve their look, the way...
You know those moments, those very special moments, that your children have that you have to share with the world. Well this is one of them. My, just turned 7yr old Emily, has been on her trainng wheels for over 6 months now and...
Keeping warm when temperatures reach record lows isn’t just about comfort. Low temperatures can result in cold-related illnesses. Here’s a few tips to help keep you warm all winter long. 1. Have at least one hot meal a day, and drink hot drinks regularly...
Are you living your dreams? Do you even remember your dreams? Or are you too busy trying to keep up with daily demands to take the time to dream? People who do what they love are typically healthier and have lower levels of stress. ...
1. Cut Caffeine. The effects of caffeine can take as long as eight hours to wear off. So if you drink a cup of coffee or soft drink in the afternoon and are still tossing at night, caffeine might be the reason. Cutting out caffeine...
It’s officially autumn. And autumn time here at Studioz Personal Training means a whole flurry of activity. For starters, the days are getting shorter and the temperature is dropping, so there is a risk that we will undo all the good work we have...
If you were a client or newsletter subscriber with us last year, you may remember a letter I wrote in March’s issue about “You Are What You Think.” I want to refer back to that this month, because it continues to be so very...
I had the recent priviledge of being a guest on the Annemarie Cross’s Ambitious Entrepreneur Show. The interview was titled “3 Easy Steps To Think Clearer, Work Smarter and Boost Your Profits!” during which I show you how making changes your health and fitness can take...
I’ve got two strong messages I want to get out to you today: No. 1: Dare to dream, set your goals high and DO NOT settle for mediocrity! No. 2: No matter what your current age…YOU are NEVER too old! Now I think we...
Prepare to be WOWED!! On Saturday 2 June, 2012 Vanessa Reece was announced as the next Body Balance Challenge winner for 2012. Vanessa lost an amazing 10.1kgs in just 8 weeks. Read her story and see the awesome photos of the 31kgs she has...
I often get asked what it is that I eat. Well, here’s today’s lunch and yes, I’ve physically put it down to type this up! This is probably one of my favourite lunches about 1 hour after I do a muscle workout – the turkey...
I’m a proud supporter of our local Fashions on the Field at the Pakenham Cup and Oaks Day and I had the privelledge of entertaining some clients with some VIP treatment at the Pakenham Cup on 25 March 2012. We had a great time,...
(serves 8 people) Thanks to Vanessa, our Boot Camper of the Year, 2012, for this gem of a recipe. It’s a great one! Ingredients Soft rice noodles – 250g Light peanut butter – 6 tbsp Rice wine vinegar – ¾ cup Peanut oil –...
(serves 4 people) This is a delicious healthy salad with a difference. Try it out! Thanks to Tracey for this recipe. Ingredients Rocket leaves – 100g Sweet potato – 500g Chickpeas – 400g Red capsicum – 1 Freshly squeezed orange juice – 2 tbsp...
(serves 4 people) An old classic green salad. You’re limited by your imagination, but here’s one example of refreshing green salad. Ingredients Fresh salad mix – 180g Tomatoes – 2 medium Carrot – 1 Avocado – 1 small Cucumber – ½ Preparation Place the...
(serves 6 people) This one is an old classic that I’ve pinched from my late Mum. She always used to serve this one as one of the dishes at Christmas dinner. Simple, but delicious! Ingredients Fresh snow peas – 4 cups Pine nuts –...
(serves 8 people) Another great recipe courtesy of Jackie. Light, sweet, tasty and low in calories. A big hit at any barbeque! Ingredients 1 Medium Pear Rocket – 4 cups Parmesan – 4 tbsp Honey – 1 tbsp Cider vinegar – 1 tbsp Olive...
(serves 8 people) This is a fantastic light salad with a difference – this was a huge success at our Client Celebration Party in February 2012. Thanks to Jackie for the recipe! Ingredients Unseeded Watermelon – 500g Reduced fat fetta – 100g Medium Red...
We’re al human and from time to time we need to find ways of reinvigorating ourselves so that we can continue to work towards our fitness goals…or just any goals really. There are many causes of our motivation levels dropping – from not having...
10 Ways To Keep Warm When It’s C-O-L-D Keeping warm when temperatures reach record lows isn’t just about comfort. Low temperatures can result in cold-related illnesses. Here’s a few tips to help keep you warm all winter long. 1. Have at least one hot...
The average Australian consumes around eight or nine times more sodium than they need for good health. The National Health and Medical Research Centre’s (NHMRC) suggested dietary target advises that Australian adults should aim to consume no more than 4g of salt a day...
Here’s me with Principal Sue Nelson, PE Teacher Paula Spierings, the Make-A-Wish Team and all the kids from Officer Primary School In conjunction with Officer Primary School, on 22 September 2011, Pakenham Pushups For Charity reached a new bench mark. We had the entire...
Well I’ve just had an awesome weekend and wanted to share it with you. The heading to this blog will make sense shortly! I’ve always loved cycling. My Dad was a professional cyclist, as kids we always went along to cycling events, I had...
8 Tips to Get Better Zzzzzz’s…. 1. Cut Caffeine. The effects of caffeine can take as long as eight hours to wear off. So if you drink a cup of coffee or soft drink in the afternoon and are still tossing at night, caffeine might...
Skin Cancer…you’ve heard of it, you’ve looked at your moles with suspicion, thinking you’ll see the dermatologist about them when you ’get around to it’….but did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australia. 2 in 3...
Having two young girls myself, aged 4 and 6, I’m often concerned with the amount of mis-information and advertising bombardment of “junk” foods out there, which result in our younger generations forming unhealthy habits. Childhood obesity in Victoria is a huge problem, with approximately...
Okay, today, August 12, is my birthday and all day people have been asking me if I’m going to have some cake…and then laugh…they know me too well. It’s prompted me with some inspiration to tell you about my “life-long” philosophy to how I...
6 Ways To Revive Your Dreams & Passions Are you living your dreams? Do you even remember your dreams? Or are you too busy trying to keep up with daily demands to take the time to dream? People who do what they love are...
Preperation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 10 mins Ingredients (serves 4) 500g rump steak black pepper 2 tbspn lime juice 2 tbspn fish sauce 2 tbspn brown sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 chinese cabbage 1 cup fresh corriander sprigs 1 cup fresh mint...
Our eyes are truly an amazing piece of ‘equipment’. Your eyes are your body’s most highly developed sensory organs. In fact, a far larger part of your brain is dedicated to your vision than those of hearing, taste, touch, or smell combined! We tend to take our...
I recently conducted a nutrition seminar and I was asked a number of questions about salads and how to make them less boring, because there’s only so much lettuce you can eat right! Well, here’s some of the ideas that i use to make a...
Create your personal “reasons list’. Take a few minutes (or maybe a couple of days) to jot down EVERY reason you can think of as to why you want to get healthy / get fit / lose weight. If you don’t know why you...
Here’s a few of Studioz’s sure fire ways to help you relax, unwind and reduce stress: 1. A hot bath with bath salts, candles and your favourite music 2. A spa, sauna or steam room visit 3. Get a massage from a reputable therapist...
Per serve this meal contains approx. 400 calories, including 44g of carbohydrates, 36g of protein, 6g of fat, 277mg sodium and 9.6g of fibre. Ingredients: 1 tblspn cornflour 375ml can light evaporated milk 1/2 tsp olivie oil 300g skinless chicken breast 1 large red onion,...
If you love chicken and love salad, but are sick of eating lettuce leaves, give this a try. This is a great chicken salad that is packed with flavour, protein and carbs. It takes 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes cooking time. Ingredients:...
This meal is packed full of carbohydrates and is fantastic hot or cold. This is a great meal loaded with energy and you can combine other ingredients to suit your taste, such as prawns, chicken, bean shoots, salt-reduced soy sauce and so forth. I...
Stat 1: Being 10kg overweight cuts three years off your life. If you are obese, say 20kg overweight, this means you will lose seven years. Add smoking to the equation and you can kiss goodbye to 14 years. Stat 2: An extra 15kg increases...
This is a great meal to prepare when you want something quick and healthy – it’s great in summertime too. Ingredients: Large bowl of mixed salad 1 tomato 6 olives 3 baby beetroot cut in half 2 boiled egg whites 1 cup diced sweet...
This fresh pasta dish will not only provide a good amount of iron, but also supplies slow release carbohydrates, protein and a good balance of healthy fats including omega 3 fatty acids. Ingredients: 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 diced brown onion 1 tbspn olive...
In today’s world we are such a carbohydrate (carb) and fat heavy society that protein is often forgotten. In my view, we’ve got it all wrong and this is a major contributing factor as to why Victoria was rated one of the most unhealthy...
Enough data now convincingly shows that people who consume high amounts of tomatoes or tomato products are at a substantially decreased risk of numerous cancers, says the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. So, if you needed an excuse to eat them before, add...
When sitting at your desk you’re likely to have a couple of comfortable sitting positions you alternate between. If they include crossing your legs, however, you could be compromising your circulation. When you’re at you’re computer, try using a footrest, or at least cross...
I talk to people on a daily basis about fitness, weight management and goal achievement. Everyone wants to know how you get there in the fastest possible time with the least effort. Over time, society’s level of patience appears to have diminished. People have developed a...
Our Pakenham Boot Camps For Women program kicks off again for the year starting February 8, 2011. Boot Camps are exploding across Australia for three big reasons. They’re fast, they’re fun and they work. If you’re interested, you can click HERE and be taken...
Wow! Stage 6 is the final stage of the TDU and always runs around a 4.5km closed off street circuit. Each of the other years I’ve attended it’s been a non-event due to the winner of the entire Tour being known at the end...
This is my favourite stage of the TDU. Today you see the riders 5 times through the tough circuit of Willunga Hill. Last year Cadel Evans broke away and almost looked like taking the win, only to be caught within the last kilometre from...
What’s great about Stage 4 of the Tour is the Mutual Community Challenge bike ride. The aim of this ride is to raise funds for charity. A number of years ago they were lucky to get 500+ people riding in the event. Since Lance...
Today was the third stage of the TDU racing from Unley to Stirling. This is the third year now that I’ve seen the race go through the great circuit of Stirling – every year it’s at least 35 degrees. The leafy streets and parks...
Well today I thought I was driving through the middle of the desert, but then came to this beautiful oasis called Mannum right on the Murray River – this was the finish for Stage 2 of the Tour Down Under. We spent most of...
What a beautiful day it was today in Angaston, the location of the Stage 1 finish to the TDU. Sunny, blue sky, no wind and mid twenties in the leafy Barossa Valley wine district made this the perfect day out to watch some great...
This is the third year that I’ve travelled with my eldest daughter Emily to Adelaide for the Tour Down Under. A great opportunity to spend some quality time, relax, enjoy some great racing and get up close to some of the world’s best cycling...
I hope that you’ve all had a really great Christmas and New Year, have taken some time away from the hustle and bustle of every day life to spend some valuable time with your loved ones. Have you set your fitness goals for 2011...
Studioz has been training Australian Floor Ball World Championship Team member, Gavin Staindl for the past few months to prepare him for the Floor Ball World Championships in Finland (December 2010). After being delayed at Heathrow airport for Christmas, Gavin has finally made it back and I...
On Sunday 9 Jan, 2011, my family and I attended Ballarat for the Australian Road Cycling Championships. Emily and I participated in the recreational ride with cycling legend, and television commentator, Phil Liggett. We rode the 10.2km circuit to the top of Mt Buninyong...
I’m so passionate about nutrition, so today’s blog may strike you as unusual and a little controversial. Around Christmas time everyone wants to know what they should do to lose weight, how much can they eat, drink, etc. Well, I have a very simple...
Once a month I like to take my Boot Campers out of their comfort zone to do something they wouldn’t normally do. The point is to try and dump all that “head trash” about what you can’t do and push yourself into new territory,...
On Saturday 27th November, Studioz Personal Training hosted the premiere of Pakenham Pushups For Charity, raising valuable funds for Make-A-Wish Australia, one push up at a time. We had a bunch of participants and supporters working hard to push out as many pushups in 90...
The momentum for our Pushups For Charity event on 27th of November is really building and today I had the pleasure of meeting a great little boy – Matthew, aged 7. Matthew has been receiving treatment for leukaemia for the past three years and...
On November 27th 2010, Studioz Personal Training, along with almost 50 health clubs, personal training studios and fitness boot camps across Australia will hold Pushups for Charity events in their respective towns involving thousands of participants and generating thousands of dollars each in donations to...
A fit and healthy life needs exercise and in todays market there are literally dozens of different training options and personal trainers to choose from. But, are YOU exercising with a Registered Trainer? If not, to ensure you get the right advice, the correct...
If you’ve got the guts to change your life forever, then take the Body Balance Challenge and I will PAY YOU $700 To Get the Best Looking, Best Performing Body You’ve EVER Had… And You’ll Do It In Just 8 Weeks! Body Balance is...
Studioz Personal Training was sucessful in May 2010 in taking out the judges recognition award for business excellence at the Annual Cardinia Business Awards, announced at a gala dinner on 14 May. This is great recognition for Studioz and it’s a fabulous reward for...
Now here’s an amazing Mother’s Day gift for all those Mums out there. That’s right, we’re offering 2 weeks of Womens Only Boot Camp, to the first 23 people that register below, for just $2. There’s no strings attached. Simply go to www.StudiozSpoilYourMum.viprespond.com to...
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Studioz Personal Training Women’s Only Boot Camps are the quickest, easiest and most FUN way to jump start your fitness program, lose kilos and centimetres fast, make new, supportive friends and look and feel great in just four short weeks. We’re now taking registrations...
Stage 6 of the Tour Down Under has been run and won and the winner of the 2010 TDU is Andre Greipel from the HTC – Columbia Team. Andre won the Tour back in 2008 and is only the second person to win the...
Stage 5 of the Tour Down Under started in Snapper Point and concluded in Willunga. I remember this stage last year and with two laps of Willunga Hill, this is where the Tour Down Under is won and lost. It’s a really tough climb,...
Stage 4 of the Tour Down Under saw the riders go from Norwood to Goolwa. Today was also the day of the Mutual Community fund raising bike ride which saw thousands of riders take part. This ride enabled all the participants to take the...
Stage 3 of the TDU started at Unley today and finished up at the beautiful hillside township of Stirling. Emily and I based ourselves in Stirling on one of the many hills the riders had to conquer at Mt Barker. Boy it was hot today,...
Stage 2 of the Tour Down Under started in Gawler and finished in the German town of Hahndorf. We went straight to the finish today and the town did an incredible job of decorating the streets and shop windows. The weather is starting to...
I’m currently over in Adelaide, South Australia, following the Tour Down Under with my eldest daughter Emily. We came here last year and the experience was fantastic, so we thought we would make the journey this year as well. This year Lance Armstrong has...
This is a fantastic snack that I often use to give me a bit of an energy boost. It’s fast and simple to prepare. Ok, use wholemeal toasting muffins. Cut in half and toast. Spread honey, no margarine and then add a slice of...
Studioz Personal Training was recently awarded the People’s Choice Award for Victoria, 2009. This is an Australian Fitness Industry Award that is voted on by the people. It involved more than 3,750 votes and 327 business throughout Australia. It’s a great honour to receive...
Studioz had a stand at the “Go Country” outdoor and lifestyle show held at the Pakenham Racecourse on 17th and 18th of October 2009. The weather was cold, but the people still came out to talk to us. I had a great time talking...
It has been said that “If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you will get what you’ve always gotten”. As with all things in life, if you want to get somewhere, you need a plan as to how to get there. Fitness is...
I’ve just come back from five days holiday up in Cobram, central Victoria, and although we’ve only just hit Spring, there have been a couple of very warm days already. I therefore thought it was timely to talk about how important your water intake...
This is a fantastic healthy snack that is quick and easy to prepare and is one of my personal favourites! Just mix it all up in the blender. Ingredients: 1 cup of skim milk 1 medium sized banana 2 raw eggs (1 yolk) 2...
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, optional 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch nutmeg 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more, to taste 1 cup lowfat milk, divided 1/8 teaspoon...
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 heart romaine lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3 cups lightly packed) 1 8-ounce container of strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced...
“Metabolism” is the name of the bodily system that converts food calories to energy needed to perform various tasks, like pumping oxygen to muscles during a long walk. Many variables contribute to your metabolism, including heredity, gender and age. But you can quicken yours;...
Simple food choices go a long way when it comes to your heart’s health. Focusing on fresh foods full of heart-healthy fats and antioxidants can decrease your risk of developing heart disease and cut your chances of a heart attack. These 10 foods will...
We all know it’s best to have a healthy snack after working out. Studies have shown that eating a small meal of protein and healthy carbs helps increase the benefits of your workout and speeds up the fat loss process. So what’s your favorite...
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I was talking with a training client today and we got into an interesting conversation about his favorite exercise. It was kind of neat learning about his preferences, likes and dislikes. So I wanted to open this up a bit and ask you… what’s...