What is a HIIT workout? HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training is an exercise technique where you give 100% intensity effort to quick bursts of activity followed by short recovery periods. Why it’s effective: This type of exercise typically gets your heart rate up and keeps it up, burning more calories in shorter time periods….
#1 – FUEL YOUR BODY As the saying goes, you are what you eat! It’s so important to fuel your body with wholesome and nourishing food from all of the food groups. This is essential to ensure you are getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need for your body to function effectively. Avoid junk…
A warm up is the cornerstone of any good exercise or sports performance. Warming up appropriately will assist in the following: 1. Preparing your muscles for exercise 2. Reducing your chance of injury 3. Increasing your performance Physical performance is as much a mental process as it is a physical one. Getting yourself into the…
A smoothie is a great start to the day especially if you are time poor and getting ready on the run. For a quick and easy breakfast or afternoon pick me up before the gym try our delicious spinach and banana smoothie. You could save time in the morning by preparing your ingredients and putting…
You might know Matt from our Rosewood store. He has recently undertaken a fitness journey of his own. When Matt turned 40 he thought it was time to do something that would better his health in the long run, so he decided to be more active, eat healthier and put his health first! Matt to…
Lisa has been a Personal Trainer for over 6 years. After gaining experience training and working in gyms from Brisbane to Darwin and as far away as London, she decided to move back to her home town and build the brand FIT UP FITNESS…
Ever heard the saying “A Sunday well spent brings a week of content”? Make the most of your Sunday and get organised for a stress free week. The team at Foote’s have recently discovered the beauty of meal prepping and pre-preparing meals for the family to ensure nutritious choices are always available. The key is…
Time to put those recent Foote’s Pharmacy exercise equipment purchases to good use. Here’s a quick circuit to get you started.