Category Archives: Exercising

Increasing Your Metabolism

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Andrew

Metabolism refers to the physical and chemical processes that occur in the body which keep us functioning normally in order to stay alive. To carry out these processes, our body converts energy from the food we eat. If we eat … Continue reading →

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Cardio or Weights?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Andrew

I get this question all the time… what’s the best exercise for weights loss? The best exercise is the one you can do regularly. Basically you just have to move – this burns the energy (kilojoules/calories). As you get fitter, … Continue reading →

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City2Surf Aerial View

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Andrew

For those of you who completed the City2Surf on the weekend, here’s an aerial view of the route. FYI, this was tracked by using the MapMyRun app on the iPhone. It’s also available as an Android app via Google Play.

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City2Surf Preparation

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Andrew

The City2Surf is just a little over two months away, which means that it’s time to start training regardless of whether you’re doing it for the first time or you’re aiming to beat your best result. One of the best … Continue reading →

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Tabata

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Andrew

There are many different forms of workouts and each workout will give you a different result. However, if you’re looking for a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout that will improve your endurance and cardiovascular fitness, then give the Tabata … Continue reading →

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Heart Rate Monitors

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Andrew

Heart rate monitors (“HRM”) are not only for professional athletes. To get the most out of exercise, monitoring your intensity (or heart rate) throughout your workout will ensure that you’re working within your ideal heart rate training zone. Working too … Continue reading →

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