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Beat those winter blues

Winter – not the most fun time to work out and find motivation especially those cold early mornings before work or those days when you walk out of the office and its already dark. Its that time of year where most of us fall off the ‘fitness bandwagon’. But what if we told you pushing […]

Meet Fabian: Viva Gym Les Mils Instructor

Recently we chatted with Fabian from Viva Gym Walmer. Hear what he had to say when we did a Q&A with him:   “Hello, I’m Fabian, the Fitness Manager at Viva Gym SA Walmer. People would describe me as a funny guy, always trying to put a smile on someone’s face or a laugh in […]

101 Keeping it simple

Whether you’re new to working out or a regular member at the gym, this punchy read is for you to keep you moving forward with your goals 2019. Strive to keep it challenging and fun. Always push yourself when it starts to get easy; you want to leave the gym feeling that you’ve challenged yourself, […]

Barbell Exercises: Intense Classes For The Ultimate Burn

The stereotype of a bodybuilder is more often than not a mountain of a man curling a hugely heavy barbell slowly and determinedly. The notion is that doing barbell exercises is synonymous with muscle building, and will get a person ‘swole’, as they say. While there’s no denying that you need barbells and other weights […]

HIIT’ing It Off: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training

Just hype or genuine hit (lols)? Many people struggle to find the time for exercise but with high-intensity interval training, it’s about maximum effort in a short space time. In this article, we’ll break down the trend that is HIIT and why it’s still one of our favourites and worth a go if if you havn’e […]

8 Reasons Why Kickboxing Classes Are Perfect For Beginners

When wanting to start a new fitness routine and someone suggests kickboxing classes, you might think; “badass”. You would be forgiven for thinking, “as if boxing isn’t difficult enough on its own, we now have to throw in kicking, too?”. On top of which, the phrase kickboxing for beginners might sound like it’s in the […]

Group gains: The best classes for building muscle

When you think about how to build muscle, your mind immediately goes to endless reps in front of a weight rack and mirror. While that is effective and a valuable part of your strength training journey, it doesn’t have to be the only part. There are as many ways to get ripped as there are muscle […]

When Gym Class Gets Weird: 18 Workouts That Will Make You Question Everything

So, you have your routine down and looking for a little *more* in your workout? Group classes are a fun way to make exercise feel like less of a chore… but what if they are a little too much fun and a little weird? Yes, you read that right. Friends,  we have found the weirdest […]

Yoga Classes: Gym Vs Studio – Which Is Best For You?

So perhaps you’re thinking about trying yoga or maybe you’ve given it a go a few times and you’re thinking about taking it up again. Yoga is an amazing way to ease yourself into the world of fitness or supplement your existing fitness regimen without overexerting yourself. But is it really right for you? And […]