Prep your body for METAFIT with a full body dynamic warm-up Metafit sessions are tough – you work to your maximum for around 20 minutes – pushing, jumping, lunging, planking – moving your body through its full range of motion, using all of your joints and muscle groups. To get the most out of your […]
“How do I make time to exercise when I’m so busy”? Life is BUSY, and being BUSY is IN – who has time to exercise? Running from one appointment to the next, working longer hours, being switched on 24/7 via social media and smartphones, cramming more into each day. It’s not surprising then that the […]
TABATA – 4-16mins of HIIT Tabata – is the name given to an exercise protocol developed by Prof. Izumi Tabata in a study he completed using Olympic speedskaters in 1996. The protocol is a version of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), 20 seconds of ultra-intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for 4 […]
Why name a fitness business “Heart Body & Soul”? Because to me, exercise is more than skin deep, it is a way of nourishing your physical body, emotional well-being, and mental health, whilst energising and enlivening your “Heart Body & Soul”. Most people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build […]
This is a workout with a difference – this is one workout that ALL women should do DAILY. Please don’t resign yourself to adding a pack or two of “TENA” to your shopping list – act now! Urinary incontinence (poor bladder control) is a common condition (up to 37% of Australian women*) that is commonly […]
Metafit – for a long, healthy life A metafit session may not be child’s play, but it does involve playful movements such as jumping up and down or standing on one leg, things we often leave behind with childhood. Yet these movements can benefit a grown-up’s body. Jumping can strengthen bones, and standing on one leg […]
DIY Massage with a Foam Roller Have you seen people rolling around on a foam roller and wondered what on earth are they doing? Why are they doing it? How do I do it? Let me put your mind at ease! The foam roller is a brilliant tool to have around the house – it […]
The 15/45 Workout I’m going a little “retro” this week and bringing back the skipping rope. This is a fantastic piece of equipment to have in your collection. They are cheap ($3 from K-Mart), user friendly, transportable and best of all you can do a very effective and time efficient training session using them. This […]
This one is for those who like a “Cardio HIIT” Just to keep you on your toes and add a bit of variety, this training session can be done on a spin bike, x-trainer, treadmill or out on the running track. Whichever you choose, remember to warm-up, work hard for the main set and cool […]
Winter warmer Winter has HIT! What better way to keep your exercise routine up even though the days have turned cold and miserable, than to turn your lounge room into a gym. All you need is a timer, an open door or window – trust me, you’ll need it – and a high energy music […]