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
Below is a great 50-60 minute workout for when you can’t make your EFM Club and the great thing about the structure of the program is that it allows flexibility – be creative! 8 points to consider when planning this workout: 1. Warm up – remember to focus on the muscle groups you will be using in the… Read more
Buying running or training shoes can be a complicated and expensive venture. But can make the difference between having an enjoyable running experience and a bad one. It can also reduce your risk of injuries. Where do you go to get the advice needed to get the perfect running shoe? Here are some little pointers for… Read more
Can’t make it to EFM today but still looking for a quick fitness fix? Are you travelling for work or holidays and want to maintain your workout consistency? Try our “All Over body” Travel workout! 6 tips for completing this short, sharp and shiny program. 1. Warm up – remember to focus on the… Read more