If you have ever tried making a smoothie with a really cheap blender, then you obviously know how frustrating it can be. Basic blenders just do not have the capability of crushing frozen fruit and ice. Most of the time you are left with a chunky concoction that is less than enjoyable. If you… Read more
Sleep deprivation can be disastrous to your health, increasing your stress hormone levels and the number of sugar cravings you experience during the day as well as causing lessened productivity and lethargy during your workouts. Beyond that, getting adequate sleep also helps with recovery and repair, disease control and a host of other benefits…. Read more
This program is ideal for when you have access to a hotel gym or local gym, however you can follow the same format and substitute cardio exercises for simple running and walking in the instance you do not have gym access. We have 5 key tips for completing this session” 1. Warm up – remember to focus on the… Read more
Most of us will find ourselves trying to shed some weight at some point in our lives. While successful weight management is rewarding and exciting, it is easy to get caught up in the latest fads and weight loss shortcuts. Unfortunately, most of the promoted weight loss methods will leave you hungry, cranky, and the kilos jump back… Read more
Have you ever wanted a deep tissue massage but been a little apprehensive to pay for it? Well that’s exactly what foam rollers are – your own self-massage solution. A foam roller is a tube shaped self-massage device that comes varying lengths, diameters, firmness, and some of them have different surface textures. Why should you… Read more
To increase fitness, lose weight and quicken your metabolism, there are three simple guidelines you should aim to adhere with. You should aim to exercise at a minimum of: 75% true maximum heart rate, for 30 minutes, 3 times per week Now, we understand that life gets busy, so here’s a little trick if you’re… Read more
Had that long term problem that prevents you from doing certain exercises? It may have been a distant memory if you addressed it in the beginning. For the sake of this article, the soft tissues of the body consist of muscle, tendons, ligaments, fascia, skin, fat and bursa. All these will be influenced by… Read more
Time for a Spring Clean? Jump up & down if you love spring weather! That wasn’t just a thinly veiled attempt to get you to move. As a health and lifestyle coach I love this time of the year because as the weather starts to warm, energy levels rise and we naturally want to move… Read more
Kilojoules, Calories, KJ, Cal, Cals… What’s the story? It’s so confusing! We’re not big on Calorie counting here at EFM, however having a basic understanding of how much energy is in the food we consume is important, especially when the energy content of food can be displayed in numerous ways. Kilojoules vs Calories: Both kilojoules and Calories… Read more
Adelaide 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 fitness events calendar of EFM clubs across Australia. James’s tips are certainly timely for the… Read more
Everyone wants the secret exercise that can burn the most body fat in the fastest amount of time. Since there are so many different opinions about how to lose weight, below is a list of the 9 best forms of exercise to lose weight and maintain your enthusiasm. Some of them may surprise! By following… Read more
Resistance training (exercising with appropriate weights) should certainly be part of a balanced workout program. And when we talk about weight or resistance training, we’re not talking about trying to give you Arnie Arms! Our aim with resistance training is to help you improve strength and build lean muscle mass (which can help to give you shape and… Read more