Pilates and back pain, is there a link?

by Ryan Hogan | Sunday, October 18, 2009

In a recent edition of the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, an article was published with the title: Core Promises. In a nutshell it discusses how Pilates can either strengthen your core muscles in an effective, strong manner or it can cause back pain, even in conditioned participants. The difference between the two outcomes can sometimes be very small and involve the most subtle changes in how you engage the most important muscle group in your body, your core.  ...read more

An industry response to the article: The Myth About Exercise in Time Magazine

by Ryan Hogan | Thursday, August 20, 2009

On a recent trip to America, I was browsing a newsagent at the Seattle airport and came across TIME magazine with the following title on the cover: "The Myth About Exercise. Of course it's good for you, but it won't make you lose weight. Why it's what you eat that really counts." And to top it off, there was a massive picture of a woman on a treadmill eyeing a cupcake! Of course, I had to immediately buy the magazine and read the article.  ...read more

Is CrossFit Training for Everyone?

by Ryan Hogan | Monday, May 18, 2009

The following post is written by Lori Eggers from PTontheNET.

Type in the word “CrossFit” into any search engine, and you’ll see literally hundreds of entries for CrossFit programs in various cities, states and countries around the world.

Developed by a former gymnast in California, the CrossFit program is designed to “deliver a fitness that is, by design, broad, general and inclusive,” where the same routines are used for “elderly individuals with heart disease and cage fighters one month out from televised bouts.”  ...read more

Exercise proving positive effects on cancer patients

by Ryan Hogan | Sunday, February 15, 2009

The following post was written by Kat Weihen, online trainer for Network's ePT course.

Cancer, in all forms, is one of the leading causes of premature death in Australia; however, more than half of all cancers diagnosed in Australia are successfully treated and survival rates for some common cancers have recently increased.  ...read more

The benefits of Self Myofascial Release

by Analee Matthews | Wednesday, November 12, 2008

At the recent Network 08 On Tour event, exercise physiologist, nutritionist, personal trainer and fitness educator, Paul Taylor, explained the benefits of Self Myofascial Release.

Self Myofascial Release (SMR) is reported to increase neuromuscular efficiency, alleviate the effects of overactive muscles and influence the autonomic nervous system.   ...read more

The results of Network's first ever PT Survey are here!

by Ryan Hogan | Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Look after your clients and they will look after you.
In Network’s recent PT survey it came to light that personal trainers rate attracting new customers as their greatest sales and marketing related challenge. This is perhaps not surprising, though surely if they had higher retention rates then attracting new clients wouldn’t be such an issue …?  ...read more

Barefoot training, yes or no?

by Ryan Hogan | Wednesday, October 29, 2008

In the last twelve months or so we've seen a huge increase in interest in the concept of barefoot training among both personal trainers and fitness enthusiasts. While the idea has been around for some time now, it has only recently exploded onto the scene at local fitness facilities.  ...read more

Welcome to the Network Blog

by Analee Matthews | Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Welcome to the Australian Fitness Network Blog; your newest, weekly online update of what’s hot, happening and heavy in the Australian fitness industry. Right here is where you can sort the fact from the fiction and the grit from the gossip. In our first post we thought it important to provide you with a picture of the industry you work in.   ...read more