Kicking Goals Personal Training

13/05/2015

Love CrossFit or thinking about starting? Have a read of this article to see whether it is for you.

As mentioned in the article, there are good and bad sides to CrossFit (as with anything). The biggest thing to think about is whether you think you are putting yourself at risk of injury, either short or long term.

Be very picky about the gym you choose and make sure they are VERY good at teaching and encouraging correct technique!

CrossFit can be a good way to increase your fitness and improve your health but only if exercises are performed with correct technique so that your risk of injury is reduced.

https://www.t-nation.com/training/doctors-view-of-crossfit

CrossFit attracts just as many participants as critics. Dr. Stuart McGill gives us his perspective on the pros, cons, and future of CrossFit.

15/04/2015

Then 4 reps at 55kg! Fantastic work Ris!

15/04/2015

Larissa has been training with me while she is in Melbourne for 6 weeks to keep her fitness up. She wanted to get a PB in something before going back to her trainer in London. So here it is, the back squat! Her previous best was 45kg. Today she did 10 reps at 50kg! Great work!

29/03/2015

Here is a great article about DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)! It explains a bit about what it is, the benefits of it and why it's not necessary to feel it after every session. Have a read!

You just crushed a really hard workout. You upped the load of your training, or you stepped out of your routine and tried a new activity. You feel great—until you wake up the next morning, barely a...

23/03/2015

Fantastic tips! Are there any missing?

19/03/2015

FOR BUSY MUMS ONLY!

I am looking for 16 mums that fit the following criteria to undergo a 6 Week journey to get back into shape and get their health back on track.

- age 25 or older
- 5-20kg to lose
- wants to drop 1-2 dress sizes
- is willing to take before and after measurements and photos
- can dedicate 45 minutes, 2-3 times per week to train

Sessions will be run in Burwood East with multiple time slots to choose from. 16 spots only.

Apply here > https://kickinggoals.wufoo.com/forms/z1bg214e0cksmht/

13/03/2015

A lovely green smoothie and vegan frittata after a day at the grand prix. Great way to finish the day! If you're going to the gp this weekend, be sure to drop in and have a healthy feed/drink!

12/03/2015

If you ever get stitches while exercising, this article provides some information about them and some tips to prevent them and relieve them. http://www.abc.net.au/health/features/stories/2015/03/10/4194487.htm

It's the pain in the torso that can dash athletes' hopes of winning races and turn some of us mere mortals off exercise altogether. But what causes a stitch and what can you do about it?

27/02/2015

Fantastic legs session by Daniel on Wednesday! KB swings, tyre flips, deadlifts and pistol squats!

24/02/2015

Great Spartan preparation session with Brendan tonight! Lots of running and burpees as well as plenty of tough obstacles!

05/02/2015

How are you all going with your health and fitness resolutions?

We have group sessions at 6:35am tomorrow and 8:50am Saturday morning in Burwood. Let me know if you would like to come along and see how I can help you reach your goals!

03/02/2015

Thanks to everyone that entered the 2000m Rower Challenge!

The fastest male was Todd Bates with 7:09 minutes and the fastest female was Emma Taylor with 8:05 minutes! You have both won 2 FREE PT sessions!

It is a very tough challenge and there were some great times posted! Just finishing is an achievement!

I have also drawn the minor prizes which have gone to the following people:
1 free 45 minute PT session: Meagan List
1 free 30 minute PT session: Holly Bawden
2 free group sessions: Gemma Mitton
1 free group session: Daniel Woodrow

I will contact all of the winners in the next few days to arrange the free sessions. Well done!