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100 Workout Tips

1. Remember to consult with your doctor before starting any new training 2. Start on simple exercises to build up strength and control 3. Strong core is the key to heavy weightlifting 4. Never sacrifice form for the sake of a heavier weight; perform ex... Read >

Is Boot Camp right for me?

In the last couple of years Australian fitness industry has seen an explosion of the “army styled" boot camps. Boot camps have been promoted as quick, exciting and of course cheap way to lose weight, while at the same time obtaining great muscle gain. On... Read >

Kettlebells or Dumbbells?

Kettlebells are increasingly becoming a popular alternative to dumbbells in both gyms as well as outdoor training. It has been claimed that kettlebells are much more effective than traditional dumbbells, in burning more calories as well as promoting lean... Read >

Avoid Dehydration During Exercise

Majority of people tend to forget to consume enough fluids during the workout in order to stay hydrated and assist their bodies’ natural cooling process. An extensive research indicates that a well hydrated person functions physiologically better, while i... Read >

Calcium and Bones by Idealbody4life

How many times growing up do you recall your mum telling you to eat your dairy in order to have strong bones. Well guess what, she was right. Dairy products contain calcium, which is a crucial mineral in promoting bone development and strength. So how do... Read >

Cholesterol

Cholesterol of late has earned a very bad reputation but as a matter of fact it’s a type of fat that is essential for any healthy body. Consequently, cholesterol helps to build structure of the cell membranes, helps to make hormones such as estrogen and ... Read >

How Much Exercise Is Enough?

Exercising is increasingly becoming popular in Australia but the latest research still shows that close to 50% of Australians still not managing to do a minimum level of physical activity that is required to maintain a good health. Idealbody4life clients... Read >

Caffeine-How does it affect our body?

Here at Idealbody4life we encourage our clients to reduce their caffeine consumption. Caffeine also known as trimethylxanthine, exerts a direct effect on the part of central nervous system that affects perception of effort, arousal and motor unit recruitm... Read >

Alcohol and Weight Loss

Here at I dealbody4life we believe that a nutrition plays a major role in achieving both weight and fitness goals. Unfortunately in the past we found that a number of our clients failed to adjust their alcohol consumption. Alcohol has dramatic negative im... Read >