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Words by Emily Madden (Compleat Nutrition – Accredited Practising Dietitian) Caffeine is one of the best tested ergogenic aids (substances, devices or practices that enhance an individual’s energy use, production or recovery and heightened alertness). Athletes often consume coffee before training, either as part of their normal social and dietary patterns or as an intentional ergogenic aid. It was once …
Sink your teeth and thoughts into this! Healthy eating can be very confusing and overwhelming at times. The purpose of this post is to highlight that if weight loss is your main goal, then you should be aware of sneaky calories in foods or recipes that are marketed as a healthy alternative. A recent recipe – claiming to be a healthy raw peppermint …
We’re proud of the way we do things here and we thrive on exercising the Synergy way. #exercisethesynergyway means: We make an Initial Assessment a MUST before you step foot in the gym. This is so our Exercise Physiologists can have a 1-on-1 chat with you, so they can cater your exercise program to suit your needs / medical history …
OFFER NOW CLOSED! Our latest gym membership offer won’t last long. For a limited time only you can receive a FREE Initial Assessment with a Synergy Exercise Physiologist, two (2) week FREE trial + 50% off your first month.* * That works out to be a 6 week trial/temporary membership for only $35! And don’t worry there’s no catch. The …
When it comes to baking cakes, biscuits and pastries. Diabetes Australia have some terrific tips to modify the recipes so you can make a healthier alternative. When baking cakes or biscuits, use polyunsaturated or monounsaturated margarine instead of butter Look for recipes that are lower in fat Use fat-reduced or skim milk in recipes For icing, try using ricotta cheese …
Here at Synergy we have many couples who motivate each other to achieve their best health. We would like you to meet one of them… Say Happy Valentine’s Day to Paul and Kerrin! They have been Synergy members since January 2015. They say, “We motivate each other to get to the gym, otherwise we wouldn’t come.” In the past year …
Amanda (Synergy’s Exercise Physiologist) says, “The biggest myth is that impact activities cause arthritis.” In actual fact incorporating impact activities like jumping and running into your workout regime can help prevent early onset of Osteoporosis. This is because it helps to promote bone growth and increase your bone density. With that in mind, Amanda has whipped up another quick and easy workout …
Back by popular demand our Exercise Physiologist Amanda has another quick and easy workout that you can do in any small space all you need is a resistance band! Depending on your fitness level simply change the number of rounds to suit or change to a higher resistance band. This workout is suitable for all ages. Small Spaces Workout #2 …
Synergy News + Updates December 2015 To read click here! Follow our blog for fitness tips from our Accredited Exercise Physiologists, recipes + nutrition advice from our Accredited Practising Dietitians, PLUS HEAPS MORE!
Christmas Cheer, without the fear come New Years… By Emily Madden – Accredited Practising Dietitian (Compleat Nutrition) This Christmas instead of having to punch another hole in your belt buckle, sticking to some handy tips and strategies will prevent that unwanted gain when the New Year rolls around. On average Australians gain 0.8-1.5kg over the Christmas period, whilst this may …
