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Why New Year Resolutions Fail

January 2, 2023 by Chris Dawson

A new year often comes with a head and heart full of optimism BUT why do our resolutions often lead to us feeling like a failure? In 2022 statistics showed 72% of Australians set a goal with global research showing only 8% of people reported being successful with their New Year goals/resolutions. We know a … Read more

Sedentary Lifestyle Effects: Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally

October 12, 2022May 2, 2022 by Chris Dawson

Modern convenience has negated our need to be as active as we once were. Sedentary lifestyles are having a profoundly negative effect on us, physically, mentally, and emotionally, often without us being aware. What is a Sedentary Lifestyle? A sedentary lifestyle, by definition, is a type of lifestyle with no regular physical activity. A person … Read more

Exercise Your Way To Increased Energy and Improved Mood

October 12, 2022February 22, 2022 by Chris Dawson

“Energy creates energy.” – Sarah Bernhardt It’s hard to feel energetic when you’re out of shape. Exercise increases stamina, strengthens muscles, and improves mood, all of which lead to more energy. So, if you could use more energy in your life (and couldn’t we all) you have to accept that initially, it’s going to take … Read more

Can You Recognise All 5 Warning Signs You Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

August 4, 2021October 3, 2020 by Chris Dawson

We all know sleep is important but why is it then that 45% of Australians report not getting either enough sleep or report having poor quality sleep? In my job as a personal trainer and coach to over 70 clients only 2 in 10 clients tell me they consistently get eight (8) hours sleep per … Read more

5 Tips To Raising Your Awareness And Achieving Your Goals Without Meditation

August 4, 2021February 5, 2020 by Chris Dawson

Authentic Health is coming up to two full years in Essendon, in that time would you believe we have worked with over 250 people (crazy I know). Everyone that comes to us is seeking a result of some kind, they have a goal in mind and its our job as coaches to first understand that … Read more

Is It Safe To Exercise While Pregnant? Find Out More Here..

October 25, 2021September 11, 2019 by Chris Dawson

Finding out your having a baby is both the most amazing feeling but if you are anything like my wife all of a sudden there is brain overload of questions. One my wife found herself asking and one we get from the many ladies we train when they find out the exciting news is ‘Can … Read more

Womens Health Week – Training Throughout Your Cycle

October 25, 2021September 2, 2019 by Chris Dawson

This week is Women’s Health Week and in true Authentic Health style we would love to share with you some interesting facts you may or may not know about being a woman. Each day, myself (Sarah), Madeleine & Sam will share a new post about women’s health. Today, let’s talk about what’s all over the … Read more

What To Do Before Joining A Fitness Studio

October 25, 2021August 5, 2019 by Chris Dawson

I am a big believer that we all want to be fit and healthy, the degree of health and fitness varies from person to person and that’s perfectly acceptable. So the question is what level of health and fitness do you want? If your someone that just wants to be able to lose a couple … Read more

Sleep For Health & Fitness

October 25, 2021July 26, 2019 by Chris Dawson

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This Blog provides 5 of the most common questions Personal Trainers get surrounding sleep in terms of Health and Fitness.

How To Lose Weight Without Dieting

October 25, 2021April 22, 2019 by Chris Dawson

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One thing I have noticed from many years of coaching working with a variety of different people is ‘dieting’ is a short term solution to a long term problem. What can be defined as a diet you ask? thats a great question. Its my belief dieting is any kind of eating plan you can not maintain as a long term solution.