Gym & Fitness

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The fitness excuses that every Personal Trainer has heard!

There are always reasons why its easier not to exercise. Life gets in the way sometimes. Here are 5 fitness excuses that

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Exercising the Back – Wide Grip Chin Ups

Developing your lats helps with that classic V-shape. Add wide grip chin ups to your training routine. Overview – To develop the

How To Play Squash

The World Squash Federation estimates there are around 50,000 squash courts globally, scattered across 188 countries and territories, embracing 20 million players.

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CrossFit Kova

CrossFit Kova has merged with CrossFit Newstead (Athletic Zone) and the amalgamated CrossFit gym now operates out of the iconic Woolstore building

Working your Triceps

Overview To build mass and thickness to the triceps. The action used for this exercise is extension and flexion. The muscles designed to

A young woman exercising with weights in a gym. Getting your exercise groove back can be hard.

4 Tips for Getting Your Exercise Groove Back

Finding it tough to get motivated to get sweating and puffing again? These tips can help you get your groove back. Having

Pilates for Men

Why are more men taking up Pilates? Is Pilates good for men? Or perhaps we should rephrase the question to ‘gents, if

Squash Equipment

Squash is a dynamic, fast-paced sport that is easy to play and as a social activity is a great way to meet

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Yoga Kula

Yoga Kula of Turramurra, Sydney (not to be confused with Kula Yoga, Hawthorn/Hampton, Melbourne) has now moved locations and changed its name

CrossFit Commandments

CrossFit instructors share their rules, commandments and non-negotiatables CrossFit Bare, Bondi Junction, Sydney: We don’t shy away from the cult labelling of

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What is CrossFit?

Wondering what all the fuss is with CrossFit? We’ve asked trainers who’ve run CrossFit studios to describe what CrossFit means to them:

A curvy young woman in sports gear, sitting on a yoga mat with a drink bottle and some free weights. Achieving weight loss goals can mean ditching some bad habits.

5 Habits Holding You Back From Your Weight Loss Goals

If you’re really committed to losing weight you will see results. However, you need to commit to lifestyle changes. If not, the

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CrossFit Ignite Sydney

We are sad to report that Cross Fit Ignite Sydney in Waterloo has shut its doors for the last time. CrossFit Ignite

Hatha Yoga For Beginners

There are many interpretations of Hatha Yoga in our western culture and it can be very confusing for the novice yogi or

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Who Loves Cardio?

You’re probably in the minority if you answered in the affirmative! Cardio training doesn’t get a lotta love. And it’s easy to

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