Expert Articles

Walk into almost any gym and you’ll see people from every walk of life. Teachers. Nurses. Tradies. CEOs. Parents. Students. Retirees. Some arrive in the latest activewear. Others turn up in old shorts they’ve had for ten years, worn-out Nikes, and a faded T-shirt from a charity fun run. None of it matters. Because the moment the workout begins, we’re all equal.

For many people, the journey begins with a simple goal: lose weight, feel healthier, have more energy, or fit back into clothes that no longer feel comfortable. Instead of asking, “How much weight can I lose?” people start asking, “What is my body capable of?”

It's tempting to chase heavier weights, more reps, or a faster time. However, the clients who make the fastest progress while staying injury-free are the ones who master their form first.

If your program is all lifting, cardio and effort, you're doing well…but before long you start to feel ancient rolling out of bed. You’re missing the part that keeps you moving well, recovering properly and staying injury-free - mobility.

Congratulations on making the decision to start your running journey. As they say, the first step is the hardest, and this is the perfect metaphor for running as those first few steps of each run will often feel like the most daunting.

When clients started coming to us on Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, my first reaction wasn't concern. It was curiosity.

Never run before? Our 8-week beginner training plan prepares you for your first 5km fun run, with race day tips, nutrition advice and strength training guidance from Vision PT's expert trainers.

Choosing the right running shoe can make a bigger difference than most people realise. The right pair can improve performance, reduce injury risk and make running far more enjoyable - while the wrong pair can do the opposite.

While genes certainly influence height and bone structure, modern research offers a far more empowering reality. Genes are not a fixed set of instructions. Instead, they behave like dimmer switches - and exercise is the hand that turns them up or down.