Weight loss plateaus: When the gym just doesn’t work for you any more
Many people who are trying to lose weight find that in the first few weeks, the pounds simply fall away and it feels easy. Then you hit the dreaded ‘plateau’. This is where that initial weight loss begins to slow
What are the best stretches and exercises to improve flexibility?
To keep your muscles healthy and in good shape, you need to do exercises and stretches that focus on flexibility. Sitting for lengthy periods of time or doing little physical activity can cause limited muscle flexibility.
What is FLEX stick mobility?
Throughout lockdown, completing activities that you would expect to be able to get through on a day-to-day basis can become more difficult. Whether you're struggling to build up the motivation, can't bring yourself to get started, or just don't think
Getting back to exercise safely after pandemic lockdown
If you've been stuck inside for months, like so many Australians, you're probably keener than ever to get back into shape now lockdown has ended.
How to be healthy and fit during COVID-19
Whether you are observing the social restrictions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, or you’re in quarantine or a hard lockdown, there are many health and fitness options from which you can benefit.
Online training due to the current COVID lockdowns
Staying motivated during COVID lockdowns can be difficult, especially when it comes to your health and fitness. Ideally, gyms would be open, and personal trainers would still be doing face to face sessions. During a pandemic, however, reality isn’t always
One on one training with a personal trainer with current COVID lockdowns
With many Australian states going in and out of lockdowns due to the new Delta variant of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's become increasingly difficult to keep up with our fitness routines. While many of us have been able to go
5 benefits of group training
Group training is one of those things that you either love or hate. It can be a lot of fun and can lead to some great fitness results. And while some people just can’t get behind the idea of getting
How to design a fitness programme
Fitness is individual – everyone has different targets and different starting levels. Therefore, the training programme you need to achieve your desired goals will naturally vary from person to person. That’s why Picks PT take a highly individual approach, designing
How to reward yourself after a tough workout
A really tough workout can be quite exhausting, physically and mentally, so it’s always nice to reward yourself for your hard work. Knowing there’s a reward at the end can provide some incentive and motivation to push yourself and test