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Written by Josh Hoodless Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is a term being (mis) used by many in the fitness industry. Does it belong in the Sport or the Fitness realm? Can anyone with a certificate in fitness, like a personal trainer, offer S&C? Strength and Conditioning is a vital component of the Sport Industry. Usually…

Written by Josh Hoodless Are you spending more time inside to stay warm?Had the flu or a cold this winter? Feeling a bit down and looking forward to Summer? That’s even more reason to get outside in our cooler months to exercise. With the physiological benefits of direct sun light and the release of endorphins…

Written by Josh Hoodless Eating healthy and exercising but can’t lose weight? Here’s something you might not know! Healthy food contains calories! ‘Junk food’ contains calories. A calorie is just a unit of measurement for energy. How many calories does YOUR body need? How do you burn fat from your body and what does that…

Written by Josh Hoodless Light weights and high reps sculpt and tone female bodies, right? Wrong! The conventional thinking is that these smaller weights will help “tone” your muscles without bulking you up. The word “tone” here is misleading because some people refer to the idea that you can achieve defined muscles by changing their…

Written by Josh Hoodless Running amuck on the streets of Sydney, skipping school from a young age, weighing 136kg at 16 years of age and feeling “like scum” with no future. That WAS Emmanuel, until he was moved to Hervey Bay to be with his father. Fast forward 15 months and Emmanuel has finished high…

Written by Josh Hoodless Does my butt look big in these pants? Has now become … How do I MAKE my butt look big in these pants? It would seem the giant monster of social media is the driving motivation behind the current generation’s obsession with diet and fitness. When lifestyle and health influencers (the…

Written by Josh Hoodless Making a living is great but making a difference is greater! I have been in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years and have seen many businesses open and close, fads and diets come and go, and even come back again in disguise. However, one thing that will always remain a…

Written by Josh Hoodless If you can honestly stick to your regular exercise routine over the summer festive season uninterrupted, then that’s great! But for most of us, the summer holiday period involves work parties, family, friends, more parties, the ‘day after the party’ party, eating, shopping, vacations, school holidays, decorating and much more. Something…

Written by Josh Hoodless It’s seeming these days that everyone is a personal trainer (PT). Maybe the allure of making $50-$100 per hour watching other people sweat is very attractive and just about anyone can do that. Every PT and group fitness leader is ‘qualified’ to TELL you what to do. How many of them…