These days many so-called health experts are touting low carb diets as the ultimate solution to weight loss, the same way they touted low fat diets not so long ago. And just as science has proven that many fats are actually healthy and some fat is essential to the diet, we know that many… Read more
A weight bench is a versatile piece of training equipment that can allow you to get a great workout in without even having to move your location. If you’re travelling and making a visit to a non-EFM gym, you might find yourself in a crowded gym and find a weight bench as the only available piece… Read more
A one hour workout is only 4 percent of your day. NO EXCUSES. Be stronger than your excuses. Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Every positive thought propels you in the right direction. Excuses are for people who don’t want it bad enough. Excuses don’t burn calories. Fitness is not… Read more
Coffee is the third most traded commodity in the world and the most popular beverage in the world. And unlike many other popular beverages, coffee can actually be quite good for you when consumed properly. Use these tips to keep your coffee habit healthier! 1. Don’t use a lot of sugar A touch of… Read more
30 minutes of cardio to get your blood pumping! Simple session format for a fantastic express-workout. 1. Perform 30 minutes on machine of your choice (follow intensity levels below), or 2 x 15 minute machines and halve the time spent at the intensities outlined. 2. A good way to vary your intensity is to… Read more
The following home or travel exercise program requires minimal equipment and allows for an all-over body workout, with plenty of variety. 1. Warm up – remember to focus on the muscle groups you will be using in the session. 2. You may need to adjust distances, levels and quantity depending on your gym layout and available machines…. Read more
There’s tons of bad diet advice out there, and while some diet myths are easy to see through—like that artificially created sweeteners are always better than sugar—others aren’t. Myths surrounding low carb diets can be particularly hard to see through. Here are some myths we’d like to dismantle once and for all: 1. Low carb… Read more
There are 1001 different diet options, and we’ve heard them all. Some work well, others definitely don’t. Some are a quick “fix”, others more of a long-term solution. Did you know that there are over 10,000 searches every month in Australia for people looking for cabbage soup diet information? Clearly it’s a hot topic, so… Read more
Hypnotherapists who focus on helping people with weight loss understand that the mind can play an important role in helping people to lose weight and it is the role of hypnotherapists to help people like you tackle the deep mental issues that are causing them to eat too much, exercise too little and see no results from… Read more
A simple way to workout if you are exercising at optimal intensity for weight loss and fitness gains is using a 1-10 rating system of intensity. You may not know it, but your EFM Fitness Coaches are always circling the room and getting a feel for how hard you are working. It may seem… Read more
Workout Description: 1. This workout requires no equipment other than a clock that displays seconds. 2. Working through the list of exercises, perform 20 seconds non-stop followed by 10 seconds of recovery and repeat this x 8 for each exercise before moving onto the subsequent exercise in the list. 3. An alternate option is… Read more
So what is a healthy level of carbohydrate and fruit? It depends on where you start and possibly also how your metabolism is functioning. But the bottom line is this… fruit and carbohydrate-rich foods contain vast amounts of energy. When energy is eaten and not burned off, it is what….? STORED is the answer. Stored… Read more