Importance of a Warm Up and Cool Down
THE ART OF AN EFFECTIVE WARM UP AND COOL DOWN Intro: Is warming up prior to exercising really necessary?…
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Walking vs Running: Which is more beneficial?
Walking Or Running: What is the best option for you? Many people wonder which is better if to run or…
NAVIGATING HEALTHY EATING DURING A PANDEMIC
**Disclaimer: None of these tips are claims that any food can prevent or cure COVID-19, or any other such virus.…
Equipment Free – Outdoor Workouts
This year has without question, shaken up our day to day way of living! The changes we have been dealing…
Healthy Eating Habits – Winning the Long Game
What determines whether a lifestyle change is sustainable for you in the long-term is very individual and will depend on…
Exercises To Help With Tennis Elbow Pain
Tennis elbow is a pesky injury that seems to never go away, but is it all doom and gloom? Damian…
5 Easy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
Author: Nishaat Patel, Accredited Practising Dietitian Do you Think you Eat Enough Fruits and Veggies Per Day? It may surprise…
Simple Outdoor Workout Ideas
Looking for ideas on how to shake up your workout routine? Well, we’re here to help! Training outdoors is a…
Breaking Down Fad Diets
“Lose 15 kgs fast” “The weight-loss shake that doctors don’t want you to know about” “The 7-day detox to cleanse…
Suspension Training and Building Strength
Suspension Training Is it the best resistance training method for strength, mass and muscular performance in older adults? Once you…
Pre-Workout and Post-Workout Nutrition
Eating to optimize your exercise performance Have you recently made and/or accomplished a goal to improve your fitness through personal…
5 Steps to fix your anterior pelvic tilt and reduce lower back pain
How is the pelvis structured? The pelvic girdle is responsible for constantly supporting your load as you move, whether you’re…
Strength and mobility drills to help avoid lower back pain
Back pain is something that is likely to affect us at some point over our lives. It is…
Nutrition Tips to Keep Your Energy Levels Up Throughout the Day
Energize Your Body, Energize Your Day! Do you find yourself experiencing a dip in your energy levels throughout your day?…
5 Important Steps to Begin Your Journey to Healthier Eating
By: Nishaat Patel, Accredited Practising Dietitian Welcome to your journey to healthier eating! New beginnings can be scary- but…
Corporate Fitness Training and Wellbeing Programs
Considering Corporate Personal Training? Since the inception of Functional For Life in 2016, we have been fortunate enough to work…
What is Strength and How Does Training Improve It?
What is Muscular Strength? Muscular Strength refers to the amount of force a muscle can produce in a single maximal…
Hip Stretches For Improved Movement
How Can Tight Hip Muscles Impact you? Thank you for taking the time to read our blog on hip stretches.…
The Functional Benefits of Unilateral Training
Welcome readers as today we explore the functional and general benefits of unilateral training. Lets start with breaking down the…
Four Fun ways to Find Workout Motivation
4 Fun Ways To Find Workout Motivation At the end of the day, motivation may be the single most important…
Back Stretches For Office Workers
Why Back Stretches? Muscles of the back begin at the top of the buttocks (hips) and extend all the way…
Stretches For Your Body
Stretching for optimal movement At Functional For Life Personal Training, we are obsessed with the ‘why’ of training. There is…
How can stress impact our health and well being?
Stress in our daily lives Throughout human history the human species has always had to deal with some form of…
The functional benefits of correct breathing
On average as human beings we breathe approximately 14,000 times per day. We can last days with food or water…
Being mindful of destructive health and fitness habits
Destructive Habits All human beings generally have a set of habits and routines that they adhere to and engage in…
Hydration and why it is essential
Hydration- Why is it essential? Water, as we all know is one of the most essential things a human being…
Why is sleep important?
What is sleep? Have you ever rolled out of bed at 6am when your alarm goes off, sat on the…
Quality movement and why it should be the foundation of all training?
Why is it important for the body to move in an efficient and functional way? There are over 650 muscles…
Personal training- are you up for the challenge?
If you are reading this now it is evident you are at least thinking about personal training. At Functional for Life we…
Why is functional training beneficial?
My PT journey: My PT journey started back in early 2012 when I completed my cert 3 and 4 in…
How should you do your core training?
Core training is a very popular term in the fitness industry. However, during my time as a PT I have…
Why mobile personal training might be for you?
For those that are not aware, mobile personal training is becoming a big part of the health and fitness industry…
Change is hard, believe in yourself and achieve results
Training and Motivation: Today at Functional For Life we are going to go in a slightly different direction to our usual posts.…
Essential advice on pain free shoulder exercises!
Front raises, lateral raises, above head shoulder press are all very common exercises designed to build and sculpt the shoulder…
How can prolonged sitting impact movement?
Hi Readers, Today at Functional For Life we have decided to highlight an issue that is going to be highly…
Why you should do hill runs
For those familiar with the ‘Tan’ run in South Yarra you will certainly be aware of the Anderson Street Hill.…
Why foam rolling? Part two
Welcome back as we continue our discussion on ‘myofascical release’ and why we foam roll or do any other form…
What is the point of foam rolling?
Foam rolling and what is technically known as ‘self myofascial release’ is a huge part of our training philosophy at…
Haven’t trained for a while? Where do I start?
High Intensity Training, Endurance Training, Body Building, Pialtes, Yoga, Interval Training, Circuits, Speed and Quickness Training……. The list goes on.…
Should age be a barrier to exercise?
Gladys Burill, the oldest woman to complete a marathon at an age of 92 (credit: http: www.worldrecordacademy.com) Hi Readers, Today, we’re focusing on something that Functional…
Why do you need a neutral spine when lifting heavy?
From an early age, I remember a very specific cue given to me when I was going to lift something…
Are you forcing results?
Squats, Lunges, and the more advanced Jump Squats are all exercises that have a lot in common. They are all…
Do you balance your workouts?
Recently a friend of mine on Facebook shared a video with the title ‘How to Lose Lower Belly Fat’. I…
Why the why matters?
Today more than ever there is so much information out there about the best way to reach your health and…