Learn how to Program a Workout like a Pro in 40 Seconds We know how it works… You’re a busy professional, you are strapped for time every day and the last thing on your mind is what you will do at the gym after work. You know exercise is important, you enjoy it, but you…
How to Start Exercising and Stick with It Long-Term We already know there are numerous benefits to exercising, from improving energy levels, enhancing mood and improving sleep patterns, through to reducing anxiety, stress, and depression. And then, the number of detailed exercise and workout sources out there seem to be endless! Just do a quick…
A Personal Trainers Secret to Crushing a Hard Workout like a Boss! Whether you are one of our fitness fanatics here at F1rst Class Fitness or if you are just getting started, there can be times during a workout when you find yourself slogging it out but genuinely questioning whether you can finish the session…
Weight loss V’s Fat Loss – The Key Differences Weight Loss Weight Loss simply refers to a lower number on the scales. Normally this is time to celebrate, right? Well… not so much… The thing is, that number on the scales represents the total sum in kilograms of all your body parts. Or in other…
HIIT Training – The Do-It-Anywhere Workout You Should Have in Your Fitness Bag of Tricks HIIT has been a staple training methodology for many years now. In one study conducted by The American College of Sports Medicine, they say HIIT is among the top fitness trends for 2017, along with body weight training and wearable…
8 Science-Backed Weight Loss Tips Losing weight can be hard, not just physically but mentally also. However, science is showing us what we have thought for a long time now. When the body starts to lose considerable amounts of weight, it fights back by resisting change and doing everything it can to restore the weight….
6 Reasons Women Should Lift Weights Any woman who works out with weights will likely scream from the rafters the benefits…. What they will say is that weight-lifting brings tangible results and is hugely satisfying. The great thing is, it’s becoming increasingly popular amongst women, but many still fear they’ll soon resemble body-builders, rather than…
Joining a gym can be an intimidating and rather daunting experience, even for those of us who have been to a gym before and even more so for those of us who are entering a gym for the first time. At first, you feel as though you are surrounded by people who know exactly what…
You want to lose weight. You want to improve your cardio fitness. You want to get more toned. You’d love to be able to squat 100kg. You’d love to be able to run 5k. You want to be able to train 6 times a week. You’d also like to be able to eat out when…
A really regular query asked of personal trainers and fitness professionals these days is ‘what should I be eating?’. This is not an easy question to answer as the human body needs many and varied nutrients to facilitate good health, but I wanted to share with you the FCF top 10 nutrients you need and…
