For the whole month of January you can bring a friend along for Free to an OUTFIT class that you’re already enrolled in. Did you know that research shows training with a mate means you’re more likely to be successful & consistent, so to help both you and a mate in 2014 we want to extend an offer to your training buddy too. This is offer is … [Read more...]
2013, a year of PB’s, travel & good friends
2013 has been another great year full of fun adventures, fitness & good friends. Just as in previous years cricket dominates my summer in January & the Richies had a huge day at the SCG test with 110 of us helping turn Day 2 of the test into Richie Day. And just a week later I put my fitness cap back on when I zipped down to Hobart for the … [Read more...]
Tabata Interval Training
Interval training has long been regarded the most effective way to burn kilojoules and increase your fitness. High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is a great way to maximise these fitness benefits in minimal time. It’s tough though so be prepared to work as hard as ever. Traditionally interval training will use a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio where the … [Read more...]
’12 Days of Christmas’ workout
Staying active over the Christmas period can be tricky. You all know the '12 Days of Christmas' song... Well complete the workout below over 12 days, or even better over 24 days with a recovery day in between. As the workout increases you’ll be thankful for the day between. Start on Sun 1st or Mon 2nd Dec & train right up until 23rd /24th Dec … [Read more...]
Mens health, Mental health, Movember & Cricket
Mental health, depression & exercise... The recent departure of Jonathon Trott from the English cricket team, part way into the Ashes, has drawn attention to depression & mental health issues. Sadly many people battle in isolation, and even worse many others are chastised and treated with disrespect. Thankfully this high profile case has … [Read more...]
What to Eat Before Training
I often get asked what to eat for breakfast before training. Or if you should eat anything at all, especially in our 6:00am running group classes. Everyone is different; some people can’t stomach an early snack while others can’t function without it. You are able to develop the ability to stomach an early meal, if you need to make the change, … [Read more...]
Breaking in new running shoes
New shoes can be the motivation every runner needs to get out & hit their bests... but they can also cause a few problems. Some people are lucky & can slip straight into a new pair of runners without any problems while others need to break in the new shoes. Even just transitioning to the new version of your current model of shoe can cause a … [Read more...]
The Amazing Space
We’ve been lucky to visit some great cities with awesome public spaces in our travels including Stanley Park in Vancouver, the Golden Gate park in San Francisco & the lake shore in Chicago. It’s so important for great cities to have a major natural feature and amazing public space. Sydney is full of stunning parks, great beaches, and amazing … [Read more...]
The beauty of training outdoors
Ask yourself these questions... Have you ever went to your local gym with a plan in your head for a workout, and when you got there the gym was so busy there was no space or equipment available? Have you scraped that plan and just hopped on a treadmill or bike and relied on good old cardio for your workout (I'm not bagging cardio so just stay … [Read more...]
2013 Chicago Marathon
In perfect weather the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon hit the streets of Chicago for what was expected to be a fast race. Kenyan Dennis Kimetto claimed his 2nd World marathon Major win for 2013 in a course record time of 2:03:45. The record time, knocking almost a minute of last years record, backs up his strong win in Tokyo in February. … [Read more...]