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Strength Training 101 - Some Myths Unveiled and New Knowledge Gained!

By addressing these myths and highlighting the benefits of strength training, this Blog Post aims to empower you with the information needed to make informed decisions about your fitness routine. Strength training is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to improve their health and well-being. Happy training!

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Coping with the Stresses of Modern Life: A Guide to Better Mental Health

In our fast-paced, always-on society, stress has become an almost ubiquitous part of daily life. Whether you are an adult juggling multiple responsibilities, a young professional striving to climb the career ladder, or a gym member committed to maintaining physical health, the pressures of modern living can weigh heavily on your mental well-being. This guide aims to shed light on the nature of modern stress, its impact on mental health, and practical strategies to cope and thrive in the face of these challenges.

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Understanding Perimenopause and 10 Effective Coping Strategies to Help

Perimenopause — a word that may provoke a mix of curiosity, dread, or perhaps confusion in any woman approaching or in her mid-life years.

This blog post isn’t just for women, us men also have a part to play in educating ourselves in what our wives, partners, sisters, or work colleagues may be experiencing and how we can be more supportive.

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8 Benefits of Strength Training for Women Over 30 Years of Age.

If a life of vigour, confidence, and durability sounds like something from an aspirational novel rather than your daily reality, it's time to rewrite your script. For women over 30, the landscape of personal wellness takes a remarkable turn when strength training enters the scene.

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8 Surprising Benefits of Tracking Your Heart Rate during workouts

Picture this: you're drenched in sweat, those muscles are starting to give, and just when you think you can't squeeze out another ounce of motivation, your heart rate monitor gives you that little nudge you didn't know you needed. It's not just a number; it's the rhythm of your workout guiding you to every win.

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Eating Healthily: A Journey, Not a Destination

Healthy eating encapsulates more than just making the right food choices—it's about nurturing a positive relationship with food, and understanding how different nutrients contribute to our overall health. It's not about strict dietary limitations or depriving ourselves of the foods we love. Rather, it's about feeling great, having more energy, improving our health, and boosting our mood.

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The New Year is Here: 8 Tips to Make Your New Year Gym Resolution a Success

Happy New Year to all! It's that time of the year again where resolutions are made and goals are set, and many people opt for a healthy and fit lifestyle. The gym is usually teeming with new members eager to achieve their fitness goals. But, after the initial enthusiasm wears off, most of them fail to follow through with their resolutions. Why does that happen, you ask? The answer is simple, not having a proper plan in place. The following 8 tips will help you achieve your New Year gym resolutions successfully.

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Building Your Best You at Suburban Fitness - A Guide to Working Out, Eating Right, and Building a Healthy Community

If you're looking for ways to transform your health, fitness and wellbeing, then you've come to the perfect place. Here I'll be sharing a comprehensive guide on how to reach your goals of improved health and happiness through five key areas: working out, eating right, building community support, tracking progress and finding balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exercising isn't always easy, especially if you're new to the gym. Going to a place where everyone else seems more experienced than you can be intimidating, and it's normal to not understand how or why different exercises work.

With our answers and advice, we want to empower you with confidence when beginning any new physical activity, enabling you reach your fitness goals faster while staying safe along the way.

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7 Tips to Stay Fit on a Budget With Suburban Fitness

Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out how to stay healthy, fit, and in a budget? You’re not alone! Practicing an active lifestyle doesn't always have to come with expensive expenses. At Suburban Fitness we provide options for everyone who wants to make a healthier change regardless of your financial situation

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How does my Metabolism work?

Do you ever feel like you're working out for hours and putting in all this effort towards weight loss but nothing is really changing? This I know can be disheartening, but hopefully, after reading this blog you will have a better understanding of what your metabolism is and how it contributes to your weight gain/loss.

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A Tale of Two Brothers

Two Brothers, two diets, two very different outcomes! Bob and Dave were two brothers who found themselves stuck in an overweight hell. They had both packed on 15kgs during the Covid lockdowns so they decided to set a 12-month challenge to lose it all.

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Welcome to Suburban Fitness: A Guide to Keeping Fit and Healthy!

As the owner and personal trainer of Suburban Fitness, my mission is to support anyone looking to make healthier lifestyle changes. That starts by understanding nutrition, weight loss, and the importance of regular exercise. Check out my blog for helpful info about creating a balanced diet and tips to eat healthier every day.

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How Working Out with Others Can Help Your Fitness Goals

Working out is much more enjoyable when done with family and friends at Suburban Fitness! With experienced trainers ready to guide you along the way, our classes are always safe no matter your fitness level. Read this blog to discover the benefits of working out with others .

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