Group training VS Individual training: Which Is Right For Me?
October 30, 2023
What Is Private Personal Training? Private personal training, alternatively known as one-on-one training, is an intimate fitness
What Is Private Personal Training? Private personal training, alternatively known as one-on-one training, is an intimate fitness
The word ‘Functional’ is among the most used terms in the fitness space today. Arguably popularised by brands
What is NEAT and Why Does it Matter? Have you ever assessed your NEAT levels? To define NEAT
Movement Breaks in a Modern World As the years go by, the work place is becoming more and
It’s a busy world “I just don’t have time to train, work is crazy” “I am like a
A Core workout for Anytime – Anywhere As Mobile Personal Trainers, our team at Functional For Life are
THE ART OF AN EFFECTIVE WARM UP AND COOL DOWN Intro: Is warming up prior to exercising
Walking Or Running: What is the best option for you? Many people wonder which is better if to
**Disclaimer: None of these tips are claims that any food can prevent or cure COVID-19, or any other
This year has without question, shaken up our day to day way of living! The changes we have
What determines whether a lifestyle change is sustainable for you in the long-term is very individual and will
Tennis elbow is a pesky injury that seems to never go away, but is it all doom and
Author: Nishaat Patel, Accredited Practising Dietitian Do you Think you Eat Enough Fruits and Veggies Per Day? It
Looking for ideas on how to shake up your workout routine? Well, we’re here to help! Training outdoors
“Lose 15 kgs fast” “The weight-loss shake that doctors don’t want you to know about” “The 7-day detox
Suspension Training Is it the best resistance training method for strength, mass and muscular performance in older adults?
Eating to optimize your exercise performance Have you recently made and/or accomplished a goal to improve your fitness
How is the pelvis structured? The pelvic girdle is responsible for constantly supporting your load as you move,
Back pain is something that is likely to affect us at some point over our lives.
Energize Your Body, Energize Your Day! Do you find yourself experiencing a dip in your energy levels throughout
By: Nishaat Patel, Accredited Practising Dietitian Welcome to your journey to healthier eating! New beginnings can be
Considering Corporate Personal Training? Since the inception of Functional For Life in 2016, we have been fortunate enough
What is Muscular Strength? Muscular Strength refers to the amount of force a muscle can produce in a
How Can Tight Hip Muscles Impact you? Thank you for taking the time to read our blog on
Welcome readers as today we explore the functional and general benefits of unilateral training. Lets start with breaking
4 Fun Ways To Find Workout Motivation At the end of the day, motivation may be the single
Why Back Stretches? Muscles of the back begin at the top of the buttocks (hips) and extend all
Stretching for optimal movement At Functional For Life Personal Training, we are obsessed with the ‘why’ of training.
Stress in our daily lives Throughout human history the human species has always had to deal with some
On average as human beings we breathe approximately 14,000 times per day. We can last days with food
Destructive Habits All human beings generally have a set of habits and routines that they adhere to and
Hydration- Why is it essential? Water, as we all know is one of the most essential things a
What is sleep? Have you ever rolled out of bed at 6am when your alarm goes off, sat
Why is it important for the body to move in an efficient and functional way? There are over
If you are reading this now it is evident you are at least thinking about personal training. At Functional
My PT journey: My PT journey started back in early 2012 when I completed my cert 3 and
Core training is a very popular term in the fitness industry. However, during my time as a PT
For those that are not aware, mobile personal training is becoming a big part of the health and
Training and Motivation: Today at Functional For Life we are going to go in a slightly different direction to our
Hi Readers, Today at Functional For Life we have decided to highlight an issue that is going to
For those familiar with the ‘Tan’ run in South Yarra you will certainly be aware of the Anderson
Welcome back as we continue our discussion on ‘myofascical release’ and why we foam roll or do any
Foam rolling and what is technically known as ‘self myofascial release’ is a huge part of our training
High Intensity Training, Endurance Training, Body Building, Pialtes, Yoga, Interval Training, Circuits, Speed and Quickness Training……. The list
Gladys Burill, the oldest woman to complete a marathon at an age of 92 (credit: http: www.worldrecordacademy.com) Hi Readers, Today, we’re focusing on
From an early age, I remember a very specific cue given to me when I was going to
Squats, Lunges, and the more advanced Jump Squats are all exercises that have a lot in common. They
Recently a friend of mine on Facebook shared a video with the title ‘How to Lose Lower Belly
Today more than ever there is so much information out there about the best way to reach your
