How to “switch on” your core...
EFM West Lakes Fitness Coach Sharni Wilson-Smith talks us through how to “switch on” your core and also shares a couple other handy posture tips for when you’re in the club!
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Selecting the correct weight for resista...
Hi all, On Monday we heard from Fitness Coach Nathan Louey about the importance of resistance training as part of a balanced workout program (I’m sure most liked the idea of the free 2.2kgs of fat burning per year). If you’ve been a member of your gym or fitness club for quite some time, have [...]
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How to burn 2.2kgs of Fat per year, just...
Fitness Coach Nathan Louey explains how we can turn our bodies into a fat burning machine simply by incorporating resistance training into our workouts. Incorporating resistance training into your program over a period of time will increase your lean muscle mass and muscle mass helps to burn up calories. How? Let’s do some numbers…. Your body requires [...]
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Understanding the correct intensity for ...
At EFM we us a 1-10 workout intensity rating to ensure you’re working at the right intensity to achieve your goals. We aim to have our members exercise at a level of 7.5/10 (75% of maximum effort). This is the optimal intensity for most members to achieve the goals of increasing fitness and losing weight. [...]
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6 ways to vary resistance training by Na...
Looking to liven up your resistance training program a little? At EFM, we’re renowned for keeping our programs fresh and exciting so that they’re just as motivating in 12 months time as they are on your first day. We also subscribe to the theory that variety is the key to great results because daily changes to [...]
PhysioFact by James McEwan: Recovery...
As a physiotherapist who treats many patients who break down with injuries, thus limiting their exercise program, I am constantly reminded of the most important aspect of exercise and training. RECOVERY It is one of the most discussed topics amongst professional athletes and sporting teams, yet limited scientific evidence is available. Most information is anecdotally [...]
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Time effective workouts using supersets:...
Let’s face it… We’re all short on time. But being short on time isn’t much of an excuse for being short on workouts for the week. We can all find 30 minutes a few times per week ;-). Nathan Louey, Fitness Coach at EFM Health Club Hawthorn East, takes us through a time-saving method of doing gym resistance training [...]
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06 29th, 2010 |
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Running: Training tips and avoiding inju...
EFM Physiotherapist, James McEwan shares some useful insights on how to minimise the risks of injuries in a running program. Now, we’re certainly not all going to run marathons, but Fun Runs certainly play a significant role in the annual training calendar of clubs across Australia. James’s tips are certainly timely for the 1000 or [...]
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The winter battle: Boost energy and main...
Finding the motivation to stay happy and healthy during the colder months can be difficult. Lack of activity can lead to unwanted kilos, colds and flu and generally low energy. We all know what we should do, but how do we stick to it when the cozy couch is calling? EFM Health Clubs Fitness Coach, Sharni [...]
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Core Stability: 10 ways to include a fit...
At EFM, we place a strong emphasis on buiding up the strength and endurance of our members’ core muscles (the deep tummy and back muscles that stabilise the spine and body). We have so many members start with us complaining of low back pain and other chronic injuries, and very often, we find that a [...]