How to work smarter, not harder.
When I hit the big 40 I realised that I couldn't train the same way as I used to. When I tried to do 4 or 5 sessions a week I felt tired. When I decided to go all out and try for that last rep at the cost of form I would get injured. Now, I train 3 x per week and...
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Sitting pretty.
We humans have been around for a long time. And though we have evolved we still have much of our genetic movement blueprint. Our ancestors would squat down and eat around the fire, they would hinge to pick up heavy stones for shelter, lunge to get up and down hills,...
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9 of the Best Abdominal Exercises
In the last newsletter I covered everything you need to know about abs and core training. This week I thought I would share my top 9 abdominal exercises with you. But before I get into my top 9 I wanted to share with you my worst abdominal exercises Crunches ...
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Everything you need to know about abs
The number one job of our abdominals is to protect our spine Yes, the job of the abs is to protect the spine. Abs aren't just there to impress the opposite sex. The abdominal muscles and connective tissue that surrounds the muscle holds the spine in place. If you...
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There are only 3 diets. WTF – which one is right or you ?
So, you need to lose a few christmas kg’s and you jump on to the interwebs to look at the best way to do it. Before you know it you have been bombarded with what feels like a 100 different diets and the devoted, zealous supporters that come with each and everyone. ...
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Movement – Balancing your workouts
All too often I see workouts that have been created with very little to no thought of balancing muscle or movements. The 7 fundamental movement patterns can for most part be broken down into two groups Movements with the emphasis on pushing Movements with the...
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Healthy Rocky Road
Dark chocolate - I used 80% Trade Aid Strawberries from Chantals (dried chewy ones) Roasted hazelnuts Marshmallows - I used Dandies ones again from Chantals (without the nasties). Pinch of sea salt Melt chocolate and mix together all ingredients. Put in lined tray,...
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Logical movement progression
This week in Movement we are talking about logical movement progressions and regressions. Last week I mentioned the 7 functional movement patterns. These functional patterns can be progressed to make them harder or regressed to make them more manageable. The key is...
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The best paleo gingerbread ever?
Gingerbread Men! 1 1/2 cups almond flour 1/4 cup arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or natural sugar eg...
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He was a good man, full of generosity and kindness
Happy Monday and Happy St Nicholas Day Hope you all had a lovely weekend. We went and bought our Christmas tree and decorated it on Friday. The smell of pine has filled our home throughout the weekend - the true smell of Christmas. We also went on some beach walks,...
read moreLife doesn’t always go according to plan
Happy Monday! Hope you all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the very warm weekend! Saturday was filled with friends and food, and Sunday was a more relaxed day, walks, gardening, and a beach swim. On to today’s newsletter - Life doesn't always go according to plan...
read moreYour A-Z Guide for Nailing Life – Continued
Happy Monday Everyone. Hope you are loving the long weekend! As we write this we have just returned from the beach where we collected shells and stones with the kids and took Oakey for a walk. Paul and I went to watch James Bond on Saturday night and then went to...
read moreYour A-Z Guide for Nailing Life
Happy Monday, This week we are aiming sky high and coming to you with everything you need to know, not only about training and nutrition but LIFE in general. Let’s call it your motivational Monday. As you will all know The Results Personal Training Method is built...
read moreAnnie and Morgan – A Truly Inspirational Story
Happy Monday Everyone. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. In today's newsletter we wanted to acknowledge a couple of people who are true inspirations. Two of our clients, Annie Harrington and daughter Morgan have spent the last year tirelessly going to the top of Te...
read moreJust got fired? F**k it, lets go and eat
Happy Monday Everyone. Hope you had a wonderful weekend and Monday! Food is SO emotional for so many people Eat when you're sad, eat when you're happy, eat when you're angry, eat when you’re fearful, eat when you’re upset, eat when you’re depressed, eat when you’re...
read moreHow to get rid of Mercury from your fish
Happy Monday All, Hope you had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine! We headed to the Daffodil Park on Sunday which was beautiful (if you haven't been there it is worth a visit). Paul headed for a hike in the Hills. Saturday night was family fun at Flip...
read more7 Fitness and Nutrition lessons from the Weekend (Photos)
Hope you all had a great Monday ... and weekend! Here are 7 fitness and nutrition lessons from the weekend. 1 - Keto donuts from Urban Deli go down far too easily 2 - The sun shining definitely makes you feel better It also boosts testosterone and vitamin D which is...
read moreNew Zealand Home Gym Equipment Essentials for lockdown and Beyond
Being stuck in Lockdown is NOT an excuse to skip those workouts. With level 3 here for many of us, it’s time to get some take-aways (just kidding) and make an investment into some in-home gym equipment. In this post I am going to share with you some of my go-to buys...
read moreThe Vaccine, Gyms… It’s time to get controversial
Happy Monday, Hope you are all managing to eat well, move daily and get your vitamin D over this lockdown. We have concluded biking is the number one sport/recreation for lockdown - there are families/individuals biking everywhere which is awesome! Fresh air, movement...
read moreWorse than Sugar
Happy Monday! Hope you are all well rested and getting plenty of vitamin D from the sunshine, plenty of movement (walking, bike riding, gardening...) and cooking nourishing meals over Lockdown. Now is the time to take charge of your own health. On to today's post......
read moreA Good Old List… 25 Ways to De-Stress
Happy Monday, Hope you had a great weekend. We kicked the weekend off with having friends over on Friday evening for dinner. Saturday we headed out to Ocean Beach for a walk with the family and Sunday, we spent time at the Farmers Market. A good weekend all in all...
read moreWould your heart surgeon take that approach?
Happy Monday Everyone! Hope you had a lovely weekend. How beautiful was the weather on Sunday? Very Spring Like. Paul and I headed for a walk down to Hygge with the dog for a kombucha and a little vitamin D (while kids were at their grandparents). The rest of the...
read moreMake This One Change…
Happy Monday Everyone, Hope you all had a great weekend. We kicked off the weekend with celebrating a friends birthday on Friday evening! It was a great night, however a little sleep deprived - not use to late nights anymore 🙂 I braved the water on Saturday and went...
read moreProbably The Best “Healthy” Chocolate Torte Ever – Recipe Included
Happy Monday Everyone, Hope the weekend bought you some restorative rest, laughter, movement and nourishing food. On Saturday evening we hosted our regular healthy cookbook crew which had us cooking and eating curries. For the cooler months, I find my body craving...
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