Shoulder exercises are often overlooked when working out. Your shoulders are the frame of your body; they establish your posture and anchor your upper body when working your core. A common issue is not anchoring the shoulder blades back and down to the spine when using pulling motions. This can overstress your back muscles and […]
Choosing a gym around me can be tricky if you aren’t sure what you want. The best way to decide is to search “gyms around me” or “gym + your suburb” and rank them based on your needs. Some questions to ask yourself are: Do I want to be instructed in proper technique and shown […]
You might relate to this: I want a gym near me It can’t be too expensive (maybe $20-$30?) I want to get results The truth is, if you got the results you wanted I bet you would be happy to drive further and pay more than you first thought. Luckily if you are near Virginia, […]
If you ask: a search engine they may be looking at popular sites which are big clubs or web savvy businesses or great online reviews will tell you important details but are often dependant on large client numbers marketing campaigns or recommendations from friends will tell you what suits them but may not work for […]
There are two factors which determine the success of your fitness instruction: you and your instructor. Personal trainers are dedicated to providing balance, variety and challenge to your workout. There are lots of amazing ways to work your muscles however make sure you balance the major muscle groups. It’s also vital to keep adjusting your […]
With so many affordable gym memberships and home gym set ups, not to mention free online workouts through YouTube and apps, why would you need a personal gym trainer or personal trainer? The simple answer is: you don’t lack equipment, you lack accountability. This is not a diss. Most of us have trouble getting the […]
I have a confession. I’ve been training with Recharged for over 13 years but I got complacent. I had put on 10kg over two years and it wasn’t shifting. Incremental increases over time. How did this happen? It wasn’t hard to work out. I’d been through COVID then studying then working and I realised I […]
Whether you want upper body strength or toned, muscular looking arms doesn’t matter-you need to target the same muscle groups in your arms, shoulders and back. A combination of weights, high repetitions and a variety of movements will improve your strength. Muscle definition is determined by what you eat because body fat is the layer […]
If you hear someone say they want to ‘shred’ or ‘get toned’ they are talking about lean muscle. Lean muscle is muscle with very little fat around it, creating a more defined muscle shape (less padding!). If you want ripped (visible) abdominal muscles or bulging biceps you need to build the muscle underneath through weights […]
Recently our resident nutritional guru Bryce ran a seminar on the common mistakes and core knowledge you need to take charge of your nutritional needs. Our clients work hard in their sessions but want to maximise their results, nutrition adjustment is the next step. Bryce gathered the misconceptions of the room and set to work replacing myths with proven […]