Posture is one of the most underrated keys to great health. As the manifestation of habits formed over years, perfect posture is something that many people dream of. Referring to the way people position themselves while sitting, standing and lying…
When you’re injured or sick, the most important thing you can prioritise is getting better. When we give our bodies the breaks it deserves, we’re able to maximise and strength and perseverance with ease. Because of this, rest and recovery…
Modern life is busy - but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your health! Meal planning is one of the most effective ways people can stay on top of their health, but it can seem daunting and unachievable for…
Being a stay at home mum is one of the world’s hardest and most underrated jobs, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your fitness routine! With a little bit of organisation, creativity and motivation, there’s an…
What’s the quickest way to shed weight, build lean muscle, and reveal a toned and sexy physique? The answer is simple: strength training with high-intensity intervals. Some women are hesitant to start lifting weights. They think lifting heavy weight equates…
When it comes to core workouts, no exercise beats the plank in terms of effectiveness and time (not even crunches). This move challenges the entire body and burns more calories than a traditional crunch. It's also much easier on the…
Eccentric exercise is not, as it may sound, an unconventional type of workout. It actually describes the lengthening portion of a strength training movement. Whereas the shortening phase is concentric exercise. (Think: the lifting or lowering of your arm in…
Ok, so we are going to dial it back to the basics of squat, hinge, push, pull, and core - our five fundamentals of training - to create a bodyweight circuit that you can incorporate in any space for any…
If it's been a minute (ahem, a year-plus) since you've been to the gym, figuring out where to begin again might feel daunting To help you ease into the process, here is International Fitness Academy’s four-step starter kit to take…
So, I know 10,000 steps is a healthy daily goal but will it help me lose any weight? You’ve got your watch that counts your steps, you’re actively taking walks on your lunch break. But why 10,000? It might surprise…