Simon is one of our coaches who specialises in one-on-one and small group training. Below he shares his experience and thoughts on participating in the Gymnasticbodies method of training. I have always enjoyed doing bodyweight training. […]
The return of roadwork: Developing aerobic baseline capacity for athletes
A decade or so ago the phrase “roadwork” would have conjured up the image of a tracksuit clad athlete stoically jogging through the early morning mist and up the stairs […]
Aligning your goals and values for success
Barbara Whiddon is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and life coach. In her article below, Barbara shares some ideas for setting meaningful training goals. Aligning your training goals with your […]
Why I Never Say ‘Cardio’- Thinking About The Language Of Fitness
Specialised language and jargon isn’t just fun, it can be incredibly useful. The words we use define the way that we think about topics, and so it’s worth it to […]
Five stretches – Part 2
Following on from my previous post on stretching for Capoeira, I wanted to share five more stretches that we still use in Capoeira and outside the circle of Capoeira, with […]
My favourite finishing hold
A student recently asked me what my favourite finishing hold is. Without hesitation, I answered, “The rear naked choke. Everything I do is aimed at getting me there.” The student seemed […]
Keeping it complex
Simon is a qualified personal trainer with more than 12 years’ experience in coaching Canberrans to reach their full physical potential. During this time, he has honed his skills in martial […]
Training for longevity and progression
Barb Whiddon is a Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Soft Tissue Therapist at Elements Fitness and Martial Arts. Below Barb shares her thoughts on how to train smarter, not harder to get […]
Forget About Willpower: Fitness as a Function of Knowledge
Nick is truly obsessed with developing technical excellence in everything he does whether he’s writing songs for experimental indi pop groups or lifting ridiculously heavy weights without mussing his hair. […]