It’s Christmas week of 2017 and a New Year dawns. I start to think, what challenge can I present myself this year? It’s been a lean couple of years for me with running, so why not a running goal! But what? A marathon? Probably not. Half marathon? Yeah, but I’d probably do that anyway, along… Read more
We’re often led to think that when many people give the same advice, it must be true. However, not all advice on fitness and exercise from just about anyone can be automatically relied on as correct. Here are some facts on the following workout myths: 1. Soreness in your muscles is the result of… Read more
We all know water is needed by our bodies and without it, we can’t survive. However, we don’t drink as much water as we should everyday and we often drink only when we get thirsty. There are more health benefits of drinking water than we think. Here are the top reasons why we should remember… Read more
My name is Sam and I am the Coach at EFM Health Clubs Torrens Park. Recently I was asked what I think the benefits are to training at an EFM, compared to a regular gym. I broke it into three parts- the benefits of personalised training, the importance of variation, and the EFM club culture, which is… Read more
There are some people who like to be early at the gym while others prefer exercising when they’ve finished their work day or home duties. Some people even choose to work out at night, which many of us can’t imagine doing! What exactly is the best time to exercise? Let’s compare the benefits of… Read more
Wanting to lose weight is something high on the list for many people in Australia. But, the question is whether there is really any authentic method for shedding weight. While simple dieting may not be effective for many of the folks out there, working out for hours on end might not be helpful either. So… Read more
One of the most recommended exercise programs for burning calories is cardio workouts, making it the top choice for weight loss. Cardio training strengthens your heart, it’s easy to start and it’s safe for beginners. It can be done by almost anyone, of any age and at little cost. However, there are also some… Read more
Inflammation causes dozens of health problems ranging from the frustrating-but-not-fatal things like acne and psoriasis to serious diseases like cancer and heart disease. In fact, almost every serious disease is caused directly or indirectly by inflammation. The good news is that we can avoid most of this inflammation simply by modifying your diet to include… Read more
Whether you work out almost everyday or are new to physical fitness, you have probably experienced this at least once… a sore and tired feeling in the muscles the day after, and likely 2 days after, you exercise. Some wonder if this means they over-extended themselves, while others are convinced this indicates results. If you’ve… Read more
Spin cycling classes are incredibly fun and you’ll notice that many EFM workouts incorporate riding the spin bikes. “Spinning” became a hit because of the increasing interest in health and fitness across the globe. You may think that exercising on a stationary bike will bore you, but you will be surprised with how much it can… Read more
A good cardiovascular routine and eating plan can already help you lose some weight. After a while, however, you might find yourself stuck and not losing any more pounds. The solution is to supplement your cardiovascular workouts with strength training. Here are the top reasons to consider strength training: Benefits Of Strength Training 1…. Read more
There’s plenty of information nowadays about nutrition, fitness and health. The problem is that not all of them should be taken at face value. Any advice you hear should be checked first or your efforts to get healthy will be useless. Here’s a quick list to help you sort the health myths from the… Read more