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Men's Health Week - Five health checks for men
One of the best ways to take care of yourself is to have regular health checks with your doctor. Even if you feel well or don’t have any...

Matthew Taylor
Jun 13, 20234 min read


Have the cold weather blues got you feeling unmotivated?
Winter is almost here and when it’s cold it can be hard to stay motivated about your fitness. We tend to take on a “snuggle up” mentality...

Matthew Taylor
May 21, 20232 min read


Benefits of focusing on flexibility
Let’s be honest, most of us don’t dedicate time during our workouts to stretching to promote recovery and maintain flexibility. While we...

Matthew Taylor
May 18, 20232 min read


Failure is the goal! - When to Train to Failure for Muscle Growth
Training in the gym is one of the few areas where failure is the goal. Pushing your muscles to the point of failure and beyond is...

Matthew Taylor
May 8, 20232 min read
Why a fitness community is important for reaching your goals.
While your fitness pursuits can certainly be a solo affair, there’s one aspect that can be a determining factor when it comes to the...

Matthew Taylor
Apr 18, 20233 min read
Does L-Carnitine Work?
The weight loss struggle is real. If losing weight were just a matter of avoiding temptation and getting to the gym every day, a lot of...

Matthew Taylor
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Full Body vs. Split Routine Workouts - Which One is Best?
Hate to break it to you, but you should probably stop doing bicep curls if you only have a couple of hours per week to work out. They're...

Matthew Taylor
Apr 18, 20233 min read
Merry Fitmas
As the end of the year quickly approaches and we start getting into holiday mode, how do we balance enjoying ourselves with taking good...

Matthew Taylor
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Mindful Eating
Eating mindfully is mindfulness applied to all things food, from food preparation to eating! (Smilingmind.com.au) Mindful eating is about...

Matthew Taylor
Apr 5, 20233 min read


Progressive Overload
Progressive overload in its most basic form means, ‘doing more over time.’ This could be through more reps, heavier weights, less time...

Matthew Taylor
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Total Daily Energy Expenditure
Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is made up of the 4 components as shown in the 2nd infographic TDEE = BMR + NEAT + TEF + EAT...

Matthew Taylor
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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