May 8, 2024 | Blog Posts, Gymstick, Gymstick Articles
Lower back issues are a common concern for people of all fitness levels, often closely related to the health and strength of the core muscles. Explore the importance of maintaining a strong lower back and core strength while emphasizing the significance of building...
Apr 2, 2024 | Blog Posts, Gymstick, Gymstick Articles
The Gymstick, crowned Australia's best home fitness tool in 2006, has consistently proven its worth. Voted by The Daily Telegraph and featured in women's fitness and health magazines, it made a remarkable resurgence during the lockdown in 2020. Renowned for its...
Jan 6, 2024 | Blog Posts, Enable, Fitness Professionals
A Reflection on International Day of Disabilities: As I sit down to write this post on the International Day of Disabilities, I can't help but reflect on the question: Am I included yet? My name is Caitlin (CJ) and I'm a 29-year-old woman living with an intellectual...
Nov 16, 2023 | Articles, Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Mindset
Acknowledging Success: A Journey of Worthiness I'm honoured to share my recent induction into the AUSactive Roll of Honour. While this recognition holds immense significance, I must admit that acknowledging what this award truly means to me has been a challenging but...
Jul 27, 2023 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals
Hello, fitness enthusiasts of today! As we look back on the glorious days of group exercise instruction, it's hard not to feel a wave of nostalgia. Back in the day, it was all about "Aerobics," and oh, how the times have changed! Join me as we take a trip down memory...
Jun 23, 2023 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals
What constitutes functional training In recent years, there has been a noticeable resurgence in the popularity of traditional exercises, signalling a "coming back in vogue" trend. Suppose you're not engaging in chin-ups, push presses, kettlebell training, plyometrics,...
Mar 23, 2023 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals
How I found my tribe If you're like me, you love to feel inspired. You want to reflect on your life and feel you've made a difference. I recently chatted with a long-time friend (Sports science academic, Public speaker and PT genius), Nikki Ellis, on her 'Find your...
Oct 28, 2022 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Mindset
Have you ever really asked yourself why you teach group fitness? Why did you decide that this would be the career (or part-time pursuit) that you would follow over so many other options? This article was published in the Network magazine. Finding your Why People often...
Jul 17, 2022 | Blog Posts, Gymstick Articles
The biggest challenge It's hard to let go of something that once worked for us, but it's even harder when we're not seeing the results we want. One of the hardest things for a lot of people to do is admit that their favourite workout is no longer working for them. In...
Jul 11, 2022 | Blog Posts, Gymstick Articles
Keeping it Simple We've all heard the saying, "keep it simple, stupid." But as humans, we seem to be hardwired to look for complexity. So we are suspicious of things that are too simple – how can it possibly be effective? Fitness trainers tend to overcomplicate...
Jun 14, 2022 | Blog Posts, Fitness Professionals, Mindset
Tips on how to stay motivated with exercise Have you ever started doing something with the best intentions, only to lose motivation and give up halfway through? Maybe you started a new exercise program and quit after a few weeks (or days). All along, you know that if...
May 23, 2022 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals
Group Fitness Career Wow! It's possible to make a career from teaching group fitness classes. Absolutely, it is. You can earn money and help people become fitter and healthier too. There are many opportunities to teach group fitness classes. If you have a personal...
