Dangers of a High Protein, Low Carbohydrate Diet

This type of diet, and there are many versions of them, have been widely promoted as a “quick” way to lose weight through eating 30%-50%, if not more, of your daily calories from protein sources. Whilst this way of eating does help you lose weight quickly, there are many dangers associated with this form of […]

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Finger on the Pulse – Exercising to Boost Mood

Movement is one of the most effective ways to improve your mood, even and especially if you have depression. Numerous studies have shown exercise to be as effective, or even more effective than, anti-depressant medication*. It also happens to be free, and its major side effects are all positives, (such as decreased blood pressure, weight […]

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INSPIRING STUDENT SUCCESS STORY: Tom Taylor

Tom is training one on one personal training clients and group training out of PUMMA in West Burleigh as well as coaching mixed martial arts. Tom has recently launched his new business – Bright Child Body Intelligence Training Centre for kids aged 5-14. Check out his facebook page below. https://web.facebook.com/Bright-Child-Body-Intelligence-Training-Centre-281832085243981 Well done Tom, we look […]

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Inspire Student Testimonial: Fabian Snaith

Huge thank you to John, Tracy and Jase! Becoming a personal trainer has been a long time goal of mine and I’m stoked to finally check that off! You guys really made the course fun and enjoyable. thank you for all your help and your patience! I can’t wait to start changing people’s lives for […]

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Lifting Weights to Help Later in Life

Lifting weights isn’t just for the young, or people wanting to look “buff” or sports people. Lifting weights should happen at any age, especially as you start to get older. As you get older everyday activities are more difficult, muscle mass is lost, changes in your body occur which sometimes makes things more difficult and […]

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Coconuts are just the latest unproven dieting fad

Coconut used to be considered a tropical luxury – only available miles upon miles away from your nearest grocery store. But nowadays, store shelves from New York to London are packed with coconut products. There’s coconut water, oil, sugar, milk and yogurt – and the list of foods containing coconut as an ingredient goes on […]

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An Apple a day…!!

Benefits of apples Eating an apple a day slashes the risk of dying early by 35 per cent, a study has found. Women who ate more than 100 grams of the fruit each day – one small apple – were likely to have a longer life expectancy than those who didn’t. Researchers at the University […]

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