The Unprofessional Fitness Professional

by Oliver Kitchingman | Monday, January 31, 2011

The following post was written by San Diego industry professional Anthony Carey  of Function First. Recently I posted on Facebook some grainy photosof a personal training session I stumbled upon in the Pacific Beach area in San Diego. I had parked my truck above the bayside beach to take in the view and draw inspiration for some goal setting and strategic planning I was doing.

Well, I was inspired alright. Inspired to vent my shock and disbelief for what this ‘trainer’ was pulling off as a paid personal training session.   ...read more

Are nutrient-enhanced waters just 'expensive lolly water'?

by Oliver Kitchingman | Monday, January 17, 2011

The following post was written by nutritionist Dr Rebecca Reynolds, of Nutrition Undressed.
A recent article on SMH online reported that Choice consumer group has described nutrient-enhanced ‘water’ drinks as ‘expensive lolly waters’ and cautioned that ‘the labelling on several nutrient drinks created the impression they are healthy when often an apple and a glass of water is more beneficial’.  ...read more

Are gyms facing avalanche of class action lawsuits?

by Oliver Kitchingman | Tuesday, January 11, 2011

So, here we are in 2011 – Happy New Year! Or, as some elements of the media and public would like to have it, Litigious New Year!

As of 1 January the new Australian Consumer Law kicked in, opening the doors to potential legal action against fitness facilities which are perceived to be implementing unfair fees or conditions.  ...read more