Depression, especially the kind that requires you to rely on medical treatment, is one of the most dreadful conditions that a human being can have. It’s nothing short of paralysing as it ensnares your mind. Think of it as being trapped in a seemingly unrelenting quicksand. The more you struggle, the faster you sink. This… Read more
We know that common colds basically affect the nose, the upper airways and the throat. The common symptoms are sore throat, fever, coughing, blocked nose, general congestion and sneezing. All these symptoms can get worse if proper prevention and cure is not taken. There is no particular vaccination for cold and flu which is known… Read more
The heart is an essential organ in the body, clearly, and for your body to function well, it must be active and in good condition. Living a sedentary lifestyle is one of the major problems that contribute to heart problems. Some of the most severe heart problems include coronary heart disease, heart valve disease, and… Read more
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in its March 2014 report, 347 million people, worldwide, have diabetes and more than 80% of diabetes-related deaths occur among the low and middle-income groups. It also assumes that by 2030, it will be the 7th leading cause of death. The better news is that healthy diet, maintaining… Read more
Resistance training is a kind of workout that will cause your muscles to work against an external resistance, with the aim of increasing its muscle mass, endurance, tone and/ or strength. For most of us, doing resistance training isn’t about getting huge muscles. in fact, the benefits of working out your leg muscles extends well… Read more
Over his time in the fitness industry, Coach Sam from EFM Torrens Park has worked with a lot of people and seen what common roadblocks impact their attendance. If any of these sound familiar, Sam has a few tips on how to overcome them! What is stopping you? Whether it is cost, time, the genuine… Read more
How Boxing Helps You Lose Weight There are many exercises which can help you burn excess fat in the body, and one of them is boxing. This form of exercise is effective since it works both the anaerobic system and the cardiovascular system. During any form of boxing training, participants undertake elements of running, skipping,… Read more
Running is one of the best ways to lose weight because it is a rigorous exercise that burns a significant amount of calories, compared to lower-intensity exercise. In general, performing physical exercises assists people to lose weight, as the physical activity burns calories, as compared to when an individual is resting. Is running or walking… Read more
Living in Noosa, home of the world’s largest Triathlon Festival, and as someone who loves keeping fit, I was really taken by the idea of entering the annual Noosa Triathlon. When I decided to enter I had been a keen runner for years and was teaching several high intensity Spin Classes a week, but I… Read more
How Yoga Helps You Lose Weight Yoga is a way of living that promotes physical and mental health and practicing Yoga is beneficial to the body. A person can achieve self-control, become physically fit, reduce stress and become mentally sharp also through the practice of yoga. Weight loss methods usually involve crash diets and medications… Read more
Resistance training- what is it, and how can it help you? Here’s a quick rundown of why certain exercises are incorporated into your workouts, but as always, seek out your Coach with more questions! How does resistance training help with fat loss? Your daily energy expenditure is largely determined by your “resting metabolic rate” (RMR) which… 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 should your… Read more