Chris Dawson, Author at Authentic Health Studio, Personal Training Essendon Gym - Page 3

7 Reasons A Personal Trainer Will Get Better Results Over DIY

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In the information age, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to great workout videos, wellness resources and guidance on our fitness journey. Everything is at our fingertips: so why invest in a personal trainer over going it alone? Ironically, because everything is at our fingertips these days, access is not the struggle – … Read more

New Year, Improved You, New Members

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Did you know that you are only a click away from the best version of yourself? A simple click away from the freedom, the fun, and the fearlessness of running towards life instead of hiding away? Here come the excuses… STOP IT! There will always be an excuse not to prioritise yourself and trust us, … Read more

Benefits Of Exercise Beyond Physical Fitness

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Exercise improves your physical health, increases your stamina, and provides a general sense of wellbeing – none of this is a foreign concept or up for debate. Physical fitness drives so many of us to workout because we want to lose weight, build lean muscle, look good or achieve a fitness goal, such as performing … Read more

Best Home Workout Routine

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Working out at home has many advantages: it’s convenient, there’s no anxiety, you don’t have to look the part or have professional equipment, plus it’s free. That said, you need to work out why you’re working out. The exercise routine you complete needs to achieve your goals. Finding the time, effort, and momentum to exercise … Read more

Achieve Your Health and Fitness Goals

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Trigger Warning! Truth Bombs Ahead. Do you want to get off the fit/fat merry-go-round? Why does your willpower go MIA? Are you tired of feeling tired all the time? If energy creates energy, conversely lethargy is going to create lethargy. Do you have a chorus of annoying little aches and pains creeping into your body, … Read more

Everything you need to know about HIIT Training

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If you’ve ever typed ‘how to lose body fat’ into a search engine, one of the first things you’ll notice that comes up is the acronym HIIT – High-Intensity Interval Training. Losing weight, or more specifically body fat, is one of the main reasons every day people frequent the gym and while HIIT is not … Read more

The Personal Training Studio vs Big Gym Debate

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Not everyone works out with the same goal in mind. Some people have clear objectives, such as completing a first marathon or fitting back into those high school jeans. Others have a routine down and enjoy the social aspect of a group dynamic. And some are overcoming personal issues and want to get those endorphins … Read more

Benefits of Boxing Fitness are Within Reach

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Whenever we mention boxing fitness to a client you can see the reaction on their face, they instinctively think it’s going to involve taking punches to the body like a Rocky vs Drago classic. The truth is boxing has made its way into most gyms as a great way to improve many aspects of your … Read more

Muscle Strength and Endurance

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Muscle Strength versus Muscle Endurance Muscular strength and muscular endurance are important indicators for longevity and quality of life. Putting the work in now is truly beneficial and will set you up with a solid foundation as you move through life. Muscular strength is a muscle’s ability to create force to move an object or … Read more

Technique Tuesday – Counter Balance Squat

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Most people would be hard pressed to get through a day without performing a squat. It’s a foundational movement that we perform often before we can even walk as children. So why is it that many of us either squat poorly or avoid squatting. Movement is often a reflection of our lifestyle, when we are … Read more