Looking for ideas on how to shake up your workout routine? Well, we’re here to help! Training outdoors is a great alternative to a gym workout or indoor class, whether that be in your backyard, a park, the beach or anywhere in between. A major barrier to performing outdoor workouts can be not knowing what…
Suspension Training Is it the best resistance training method for strength, mass and muscular performance in older adults? Once you reach 20 years of age, your muscle strength will reduce by 1.5% and muscle size by 1-2% per year on average. To put that into perspective, take an average 20yo, 75kg male with a healthy…
4 Fun Ways To Find Workout Motivation At the end of the day, motivation may be the single most important aspect of any fitness routine. No matter how hard you exercise, how efficient you are with your workouts, or how diligent you are about your nutrition for any given stretch of time, the motivation to…
If you are reading this now it is evident you are at least thinking about personal training. At Functional for Life we want to be upfront with potential clients about the pros and cons of PT. We want to make sure that if you are ready to commit to training, it is not a quick fix, it…
My PT journey: My PT journey started back in early 2012 when I completed my cert 3 and 4 in fitness. For those that are unaware, a certificate 3 and 4 in fitness (the minimum standard you need to run one on one and group PT sessions) is a relatively general course. I am not…
Core training is a very popular term in the fitness industry. However, during my time as a PT I have seen vast differences in people’s understanding of what this actually means. I remember when I used to think core, my mind would immediately go to the ‘6 pack abs’ and defined obliques. These muscles are…
For those that are not aware, mobile personal training is becoming a big part of the health and fitness industry with mobile PT companies becoming more and more prominent in the fitness world. Today we look at why you might consider mobile personal training as an option to reach your health and fitness goals. Convenience:…
Training and Motivation: Today at Functional For Life we are going to go in a slightly different direction to our usual posts. We are going to have a brief look at the psychological aspect of training and how it can impact our progress. I have personally been training people for 7 years and can tell you that…
For those familiar with the ‘Tan’ run in South Yarra you will certainly be aware of the Anderson Street Hill. A long incline that seems to go forever. However, one of the best legs of the run for fitness and we will go into why soon. For those that haven’t ran the ‘Tan’ which is…
High Intensity Training, Endurance Training, Body Building, Pialtes, Yoga, Interval Training, Circuits, Speed and Quickness Training……. The list goes on. Not to mention we haven’t even touched on any specifics within these training types such as how long do I train for? What intensity do I work at? How many sessions per week should I…