As we get older, our bodies naturally lose muscle, strength, and resilience — but strength training is one of the most powerful ways to slow that decline. In this blog, we explore why strength training becomes even more important with age, and how it can help you stay stronger, healthier, and more independent for longer.
When most people think about losing fat, they picture endless cardio sessions — running, cycling, or sweating it out on the treadmill. But if your goal is long-term fat loss and a lean, strong physique, lifting weights should be your secret weapon.
If you're trying to lose fat, build muscle, or just feel better — you've probably heard people talk about counting calories or tracking macros. But what's the difference? And what actually matters most?
Feeling confused by all the conflicting nutrition advice out there? You’re not alone. From “don’t eat carbs after 6pm” to “eat 6 meals a day,” it’s time to ditch the outdated rules that are holding you back. In this blog, we break down 5 of the most common (and overrated) diet myths—and show you what actually works for better energy, performance, and sustainable results. No fads. No guilt. Just smart, balanced nutrition that fits your lifestyle. 🍽️💪
Losing fat and taking care of your body are both important for a variety of reasons. Here are ways to lose fat and take care of your body!
Discover the ultimate formula for successful fat loss by combining gym workouts with a balanced diet. In this blog post, we share top tips to accelerate your fat loss journey, from mixing up your workouts to staying hydrated and prioritizing sleep. Learn how Element Fitness Health Club's expert trainers, supportive community, and state-of-the-art facilities can help you reach your goals and transform your body. Don't miss out on our special offer: Claim your FREE fat loss meal plan today!
Getting lean, will not only reduce stress on your heart and reduce wear on your joints, but it will also boost your energy and self-confidence. Despite 60% of the population being overweight, achieving a lean body does not complicated, with an equal focus on both diet and fitness. Here are 10 tips to get lean
e difficulty of hitting a weight loss plateau can be excruciating. Even if you're working hard to lose weight, your body will work even harder to maintain a healthy energy intake and output balance.
Whether it’s your first, second or, hell, even your tenth child, there is no doubt that becoming a father makes it hard to chase your health and fitness goals like you did previously. But what if we said that you don’t have to choose between your health and your new bundle of joy?
Looking for a Nunawading gym that offers low-impact workouts? You’re in luck because Element Fitness has some of the best group fitness classes in the area with a variety of low-intensity options! Our Nunawading gym will have you coming back for more every week with these energizing and centering low-impact workouts. And to top it off, you can finish up your workout by relaxing in our state-of-the-art sauna.
I believe one of the leading causes of obesity in 60% of Australian adults is that they take nutrition advice from face book, gossip magazines and TV shows that are simply inaccurate and often cause more harm then good. This article aims to save you years of hard work and heartache by crushing 3 of the biggest Diet Myths I see every day.
Hollywood movies often depict ‘binge eating’ as a woman sitting in front of a television watching a love story with a huge spoon and a bucket of ice cream, sobbing after breaking up with her boyfriend. However the reality is far less dramatic and far more common than you might think
When you have no idea why you are adding on kilos, here’s what might be going on. Sometimes you don’t have to wonder why you’ve picked up those extra kilos, like when you’ve just come from that Tuesday night out where they had wings and brownies. Or when you had that busy week at work when you hardly had time to walk around due to the unusually heavy workload. These instances are very common and you actually don’t need to worry about small fluctuations in your weight. However, there are some times that you just accumulate some extra weight and you have no clue why and you are even at a loss where those pounds came from. If you’ve added 2 kilos in just a matter of weeks, it’s time to take notice and see what’s going on. Weight fluctuations of about 2 kilos or more is common among women, but not in men. If your weight has been stable for a number of months or years, what could be causing the sudden weight gain? Here are some things that could explain that.
Shedding weight off and meeting your fitness goals is one thing, but keeping the weight off for good is another
We’ve all experienced that 9 PM craving for something sweet that just can’t be ignored. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying some sweet treats every now and then, but when these cravings for sugary foods occur on a regular basis, we can fall into a constant cycle of late-night snacking that may affect our weight loss goals. Research has shown that late-night eating is linked to excess intake of empty calories, which makes it tough to move past plateaus and achieve health goals
If you’re looking to lose some weight but simply don’t know where to start or have a history of failed diets, this is an essential read. Sam breaks down dieting for fat loss, how you can set up your nutrition and he even shares some great hacks on how to easily cut out excess calories. In this article, we will cover diet and nutrition basics and provide you with practical tools that you can implement in your day to day life to assist you in managing your body composition. There is no magic, and it will take time, effort and patience.
When you engage in an exercise like walking, why do you lose weight all over your body rather than in specific parts like the arms, thighs, and waist?