WEIGHT LOSS: Cardio is a great for weight loss! A 30 min session of cardio can burn a high number of calories, which will aid greatly in losing weight! Keep in mind, the intensity of the training will obviously determine the amount of calories burnt! LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE: Regular cardio exercise will help to improve…

Are you struggling to find time to fit in your extra workouts? Or even just your normal workouts?Here is an easy lunchtime circuit that takes just 25 minutes!Start with a walk and some light stretches to warm up, and then complete the following:25 Jumping Jacks20 High Knees20 Alternating Lunges20 Push Ups20 Standing Elbow to KneeRest…

Have you heard your trainer use the phrases “compound” or “isolation” exercise, and not sure whatthey mean?Here is a breakdown on each and what benefits each have:Compound exercise is where you are using multiple groups of muscles. This is beneficial ifyou are wanting to do a full body workout in less time and burn more…

Are you stuck on what to do when not with a trainer, or stuck at home without a gym?Here are 5 simple exercises that you can do within the comfort of your own home, with no need ofany equipment: Air Squats onto a seat Alternating Lunges Push Ups can be inclined, on your knees, or…

Exercise has plenty of obvious benefits. I’ve gone over a lot of these through different blogs, so make sure to check them out! What I want to go over in this one though, is how it can help to boost your immune system. Before I get too much further, I want to state that this…

  As you may have heard, New Start PT will be offering Yoga sessions as of next week! Here is a bit of background on the lady that will be running the classes; Natasha! “I practiced yoga intermittently for many years and always sought after the relaxation I experienced during and after my practice. My…

While the physical benefits of exercise are generally the most commonly thought of, and the most noticeable, it goes much further than that. The benefits of exercise regarding mental health are just as good, and for some people, even more of a necessity. When you exercise, your body will release endorphins, which will make you…

There are lots of questions that people have when they are looking for a Personal Trainer, or Personal Fitness Trainer, as some people call us. What sort of result do they want? How much privacy do they want? How far do they want to travel to get to their sessions? And the most common one..…

In honor of Bridge to Brisbane, here are some tips on how to improve your ability to walk and run. Whether you are a serious or casual walker or runner, here are some tips that you can use now in preparation for your next 5km Park run or major running event. Tip 1 – Take…

It is a fair guess to say that most people in the modern world have suffered from a sore and tight neck/back due to desk work, or experienced ‘text neck’ syndrome. It would also be fair to assume that most people are aware of posture and that they need to try and maintain ‘good posture’.…