Fad diets go in and out of fashion all the time and most of them don’t work—some are even harmful to your health—but the one type of diet that never goes out of fashion is a high protein diet. Cutting things out completely, even sugary treats, is usually a recipe for failure, but focusing… Read more
Red wine is one of the most popular drinks out there and in many families a glass with dinner is a long held tradition. The popularity of red wine has inspired many scientists to research potential health effects and the results are fascinating. There are lots of potential benefits, but there are also several… Read more
Resistance training is one of the best ways to build lean muscle mass (for shape and tone) quickly, but getting started can be intimidating when you’re new to the whole exercise game. Luckily it doesn’t require a genius to find the perfect resistance training routine—especially not when you follow these tips below. And of course, when you… Read more
EFM Health Clubs are excited to announce a new major partnership with SPORTSMED·SA that will help members and patients to stay active and injury free. Effective immediately, new members of EFM will be able to access a free* health screening provided by a SPORTSMED·SA Exercise Physiologist. The SPORTSMED·SA Exercise Physiologist will assess physical health and… Read more
Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Fitness is not about being better than someone. Fitness is about being better than the person you were yesterday. I can. I will. End of Story. I may not become perfect, but I sure as hell am going to come close. Strive for… Read more
Looking for a little workout motivation? Something to help you get back on track? Next time you’re considering skipping a workout, run your eyes over this list for an instant motivation check! A one hour workout is only 4 percent of your day. NO EXCUSES. Every vice has its excuse ready. Excuses are for people who don’t… Read more
If you’re not fortunate enough to already be an EFM Health Clubs member, getting started at the gym can be overwhelming, especially if your gym is a big one. There are many different types of machines to choose from, not to mention the weight lifting area and maybe even a pool. So how… Read more
It’s a good idea to eat before you go for a workout, but eating too much or eating the wrong things can actually lead to more cramping and pain than eating nothing at all. Some people struggle to keep certain foods down or exercise with food in their stomach. So what exactly should you be eating… Read more
Eat this, don’t eat that. If you do eat this though, make sure you don’t do it after X o’clock. Confused? For sure. It’s hard to find simple, no-fuss eating advice on what foods are good for you. Today we’re going to share 10 foods that have fantastic health properties. All you really need… Read more
Achieving your desired body weight and optimal health can seem daunting as you contemplate about sacrifices that you need to go through. But you need not be discouraged. The truth is, by just performing small changes to your daily routine, you can already make a huge impact on your transformation and take a step… Read more
By: Josh Anderson. Josh (M.S., Personal Trainer) is the Founder and Editor of Become A Personal Trainer HQ and DIY Active. Congrats! You just purchased a gym membership and are ready to start this year off right! Your motivational level is through the roof and you are so pumped to finally get in shape that… Read more
Do you have a new year’s resolution? While resolutions of any sort are usually an uphill climb, you can always get to the top with slow and steady progress. Given the fear – and past experience – that our best-laid resolutions will fade away before they get too far off the ground, we often dismiss… Read more