When you hear the words “home gym” you probably immediately think of a fairly large room filled with expensive machines, but it’s possible to create an extremely effective home gym for a few hundred dollars—and in a very small space. In fact, there are many effective pieces of exercise equipment small enough to take on… Read more
High intensity sports are great but you need to take regular breaks from highly intense exercises such as running which can put a lot of strain on your joints. Recovery time is essential to maximizing your fitness. Luckily there are many different low-impact exercises you can do to stay moving without stressing yourself out—and… Read more
Shape and tone of the butt, thighs and legs are a source of constant discontent for many women—but they don’t have to be. If you’re looking for some improved shape and tone around the upper legs and butt, below are some handy exercises to try. Important – If you’re specifically looking to lose weight from a… Read more
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