Expert Articles

With the permission of my client, Lauren, I've felt the need to write, let's say, an 'autobiography' of my experience training her through her weight loss journey. If nothing else, this is also a celebration of the amazing result she has achieved for herself. 45 kilos weight loss in a little less than 10 months is amazing.

As a Personal Trainer, motivating people to exercise is a big deal. For some, running can be daunting, for an inexperienced weight lifter - difficult to do on your own and not everyone has the adventurous spirt to tackle ninja warrior! At the end of the day, the best type of cardiovascular exercise that you should be doing, is the type of cardio you enjoy most!

For most of us, the summer holidays normally mean time off work, spending extra time with family, and being out and about more. It is very easy to become distracted from our health and fitness over this time. While we encourage people to enjoy the time they have off, we also want to make sure that they stay on track as much as possible while on holidays, so they don't move into the new year feeling like they are back at square one.

Everyone knows that the Festive Season can be a major barrier as a lot of food and alcohol can be involved. It's important to keep your goal at the front of your mind instead of letting yourself slip into bad habits that is going to affect the scale. As personal trainers we see this happen all the time and have noticed the average weight gain is approximately 3kgs - 4kgs. To avoid being a statistic, beat the odds with our Top 3 Festive Season Tips and keep on track to your goal.

Eggs are bad for weight loss… FALSE. Eggs provide protein that is essential for building muscle and speeding up your metabolism. They are also great to boost your immune system. The only thing to monitor is the amount of eggs you eat per day as the fat content could creep up. Aim for 2-3 eggs per day.

Do you want to feel confident taking your shirt off or walking around in a bikini at the beach this summer? If you said yes then you are not alone. Most people like to feel good in their own skin and have the confidence to be able to go to the beach and wear whatever they feel like. Luckily, I have a few recommendations that may help you get in great shape and have your confidence at an all-time high when hitting the beach.

1. Things to look for: Fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, stove, oven, sink and kettle. Knowing what you have available will determine the foods you can prepare and store while away! Finding the nearest grocery shop: Muesli bars, wraps, deli meat, fruit/veg.  Avoid eating out every meal by easily picking up some healthy and easy options to take back to your accommodation for morning/afternoon tea. If possible make use of your kitchen for full meals as well!

So, your friend has just asked if you would like to do an event with them, but you are terrified of what it involves. You have come to the right place. Read on to help find the 5 best tips to get ready and prepared for the biggest race of your life!

Through my whole career here at Vision Personal Training, I never truly appreciated the importance of events for training and focus.