-Jul 23, 20203 minHave you had enough of jumping around your living room? (Work in progress)With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, since March 23rd the operation of the onsite health and fitness industry went in to temporary...
-Jul 16, 20202 minBarriers of Nutrition (Work in Progress)Consuming a balanced diet is important for preventing various health issues such as coronary heart disease, hypertension and eczema. Addi...
-Jul 2, 20203 minStrength Training for EnduranceIn most cases the training regime of middle to long distance runners will consist of well, running and not much else. Naturally you’d ass...
-Jun 25, 20202 minWhy do gyms remain closed when bars and restaurants are allowed to open?It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves since the Government’s announcement on Monday. Of course, getting the economy going again is ...
-Jun 18, 20202 minBest foods for recoveryAfter an intense workout your muscles are not only starved of protein but may also feel a bit sore. Allowing some recovery time is essent...
-Jun 11, 20203 minEvery Gym Should Have Performance Testing.In the majority of gyms, there is no performance testing in place for you to monitor whether your gym performance is getting better over ...
-Jun 4, 20204 minUnderstanding of the InBody scanner and why it is just one of the ways we measure resultsAt The Fitness Collective we use the InBody machine as a way to measure body composition in order for clients to track their progress, na During exercise, water is concentrated in the exercised area to supply nutrients and remove waste products. After exercise, impedance decreases and so does body fat – i.e. you will look leaner after you train. Additionally, your body temperature increases when you exercise which again reduces impedance and decreases body fat %. Body tempera
-May 14, 20202 minFour ways to stay on track with your nutrition As humans, we thrive off structure and routine, when our daily routine changes it can take some time to adjust and figure out a system th...
-May 7, 20203 minVitamin D for fat loss and gaining muscle Vitamin D is vital for maintaining a healthy body and developing strong bones while offering positive effects for your cardiovascular sys...
-Apr 14, 20202 minMotivationMotivation- Understanding motivation can be a complex field to understand. What is it? Why do we feel motivated or unmotivated?
-Apr 3, 20202 minThe Immune SystemThe immune system is your defence system. It protects against “stressors” that challenge your resiliency.
-Mar 30, 20202 min50 Self Isolation FinishersAt the Fitness Collective, we understand that staying in the house is hard for people- especially if you are used to working out regularly!
-Mar 27, 20203 minOur Covid-19 Home Workout GuideAt the Fitness Collective, we understand that staying in the house is hard for people- especially if you are used to working out regularly!
-Dec 19, 20193 minFat loss – The most important factorThere are many diets claiming to be the ‘best diet for fat loss’ and to get the best results. Keto, clean eating, intermittent fasting...
-Dec 16, 20192 min5 Reasons Why You Should Use Total Body Workouts The world is constantly in search of a new fix, a new, improved, and usually “faster” way to get into shape.
-Dec 13, 20195 minMeal prepping for fat loss It's easier to eat nutritious food and keep within your calories when meals are made in advance.
-Dec 12, 20192 minA woman’s guide to staying fit into their 50’sStaying in shape becomes all-important in your fifties.
-Dec 10, 20192 minAre superfoods inhibiting your fat loss goal?The superfood craze: why “super” foods may not always be the best choice.
-Dec 5, 20191 minWhat is Fitness?If you were to pose that question to 10 different people you would probably get 10 different answers.
-Dec 4, 20194 minGoal setting- but not as you know it!In the fitness industry, everybody talks about goal setting and most people talk about the importance of SMART goals.
