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…
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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…
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…
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…