It seems that Personal Trainers are literally growing on trees!  But finding the right one that can help you achieve the results you are after? That's a different story.  Look for one that can size your body type up in a few seconds, can tell from your skintone and bod...

Lisa's Story:

Getting closer to 50,  overweight,  watching my own mother becoming unhealthier every day, and watching my daughter Vanessa put on weight? I decided things had to change.  The only way to do that without becoming a “nag” was to lead by example!

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Let’s look at all the good things eating protein does for your body…  

Protein satiates hunger

Protein will help you avoid overeating and reduce the risk of obesity, which is directly associated to health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes (...which are the...

 You walk into the gym.  You scan your keytag.  You fluff around with your "program" - hoping that you can get onto a cross trainer or treadmill at some stage because that's what your card says to do.  You do some abs, use some machines and leave OR you get to the gym...

Training is challenging enough, but then having to deal with soreness the next day can feel like an unfair “punishment” for your efforts, rather than a reward. 

The truth is there is no getting around feeling some soreness after a workout.  It’s actually a good sign, a...

Unless you've been under a rock, you'll know that Alcohol is worth a whopping 7 calories per gram (to save you working it out, two glasses of white wine can be around the same calories as half of a loaf of white bread). 

But it's not only the calories in alcohol t...

Worn out runners can lead to shin splints, knee pain, muscle soreness and incorrect gait.

Did you know that if you're walking/running around 40 - 60kms a week (and a lot of members do!) that you should be replacing your runners every three to five months? Before you s...