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Small Wins, Big Changes: 10 Fitness Tips for Busy Professionals to Stay Motivated and See Results

January 6, 2025 by Chris Dawson

As a busy professional, maintaining a consistent training regimen is commendable. However, it’s not uncommon to feel frustrated when the desired results remain elusive. Maintaining fitness for busy professionals balancing demanding careers and personal responsibilities can be challenging but it is not impossible. The key to breaking through this plateau lies in embracing the philosophy … Read more

Self Care Series, Chapter 6: Staying Consistent and Overcoming Obstacles

December 5, 2024October 16, 2024 by Chris Dawson

Building Accountability Ever wonder what truly sets apart those who achieve lasting health and well-being? It’s not the perfect diet or the most intense workout plan—it’s the ability to stay consistent. In fact, consistency is the single most underrated skill in self-care, and it’s the cornerstone of every success story I’ve witnessed. When you consistently … Read more

Chapter 5: Integrating Self-Care with Family and Work

October 9, 2024 by Chris Dawson

Involving Your Family Self-care is not selfish and we most definitely don’t need to be beating this drum on our own. In fact, incorporating self care into your families routine can enhance your relationships while promoting health and well-being for everyone. When you include your loved ones in the self-care process, you not only prioritise … Read more

Self Care Series – Chapter 4: Mindset Matters

December 5, 2024September 26, 2024 by Chris Dawson

Is your mindset holding you back from reaching your peak performance? As a personal trainer who grew up immersed in sports and gym life, I’ve always loved the physical side of fitness. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that reaching your peak performance isn’t just about strength or endurance—it’s about mastering your mindset. Your … Read more

Self Care Series: Chapter 3 – Physical Health, The Foundation of Self-Care

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by Chris Dawson

Exercise for Energy Exercise is not just a way to stay fit and if done with the right intention and intensity it is a component of self-care that directly impacts your energy levels, mood, and overall health. Regular physical activity has been shown to provide numerous benefits, from boosting your energy and enhancing your mood … Read more

Self Care Series – Chapter 2: Building a Self-Care Routine That Fits Your Life

September 11, 2024 by Chris Dawson

Assessing Your Current Routine Before you look forward always take the time to look back and assess your current routine as you only want to make necessary changes, let’s be honest nobody likes having their life turned upside down if its not needed. Take a close look at how you currently spend your time. This … Read more

3 Types Of Exercise To Improve Posture

October 12, 2022March 31, 2022 by Chris Dawson

The Importance of Improving your Posture In today’s world with so many distractions from work, social media, electronics etc., we often forget about our body position while in front of our desks or sitting in office chairs for hours at a time without any break. (Sitting for too long has been shown to cause serious … Read more

Gym Workout For Beginners – 5 Realistic Fitness Goals

November 1, 2022February 28, 2022 by Chris Dawson

New Year creates peak momentum to begin a health and fitness regime. Let’s capitalise on that energy and look at five necessary steps to realistic fitness goals for beginner workouts and setting yourself up for long-term success. The reason to begin a work program is because the benefits of regular physical activity are numerous, not … Read more

Best Exercises to Lose Belly Fat

October 12, 2022February 28, 2022 by Chris Dawson

Belly fat is not typically a good news story. However, there is some good news if you want to lose that stomach fat which sits front and centre on your body. But it’s not some radical, extreme, quick fix solution. To transform your body you must also transform your mind. Extreme answers are not healthy … Read more

7 Reasons A Personal Trainer Will Get Better Results Over DIY

January 24, 2022 by Chris Dawson

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