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More Than Just A Bicep Curl
Why Work Your Biceps? The biceps are one of the primary muscles in the upper arm and are involved in nearly every pulling movement you make, from lifting groceries to performing daily tasks. Strong biceps not only improve arm definition but also enhance functional...
Everything About Gymstick
Gymstick Fitness for All The Gymstick is a versatile and innovative fitness tool designed to enhance functional training and help individuals achieve their fitness goals. Originating from Finland, the Gymstick Original is a lightweight, portable device that combines a...
Gymstick Guide to Abdominal Strength
Your core is the epicentre of strength, supporting every movement your body makes. In this guide, we'll focus on abdominal and core strength, uncovering the unique benefits Gymstick offers to enhance these crucial muscle groups. Let's explore how Gymstick can be your...
Boost Your Core Strength and Lower Back Health
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...
Developing Upper Body Strength With Gymstick
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...
it’s hard to let go to try something new
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...
Can simple be effective
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...
4 Gymstick Exercises that you can start doing right now for free
The Gymstick is a very portable, easy-to-use fitness tool that enables you to do all the resistance exercises you can do in a gym and so much more. Costing less than a gym membership and taking up no space, it comes as a two-piece fibreglass stick with an easy...
The best Gymstick Exercises to follow Step-by-Step
A stick and a couple of rubber bands surprised me when I first used the Gymstick in 2006. Having been in the fitness industry for 15 years by then, I thought I had seen everything, and there was no doubt that I had a little more arrogance about exercise than I should...
Why I hated resistance bands and what changed my mind
Resistance bands were not my thing I was first introduced to resistance bands early in my teaching career in the 1990s. This long piece of elastic was recommended as a portable and effective form of resistance training. Having only used weights for resistance...
Why I hated resistance bands and what changed my mind
90's Fitness Fad? I was first introduced to resistance bands early in my teaching career in the 1990’s. This long piece of elastic was recommended as a portable and effective form of resistance training. Having only used weights for resistance training, this...
The Gymstick Swiss Ball Sensation
Written by Marietta Mehanni & Sophie Russell The Swiss Ball The Swiss Ball has been a tool synonymous with balance, stability and strength training for many years in the Australian fitness industry. An extensive background in rehabilitation especially within...