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Yearly Archives: 2011
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Top 10 Workout Songs of 2011
I haven’t listened to much new music this year, which has meant I haven’t been able to put together a list of my top 10 workout songs to share with you. However, my colleague Holly McDonald, a wonderful personal trainer…![](https://thrivept.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/squat.jpg)
Powerlifting – Deconstructing the Squat
As a competitive powerlifter, I do a LOT of squats in my training, with many variations, such as back squats, box squats, and front squats. In this post today I will break down the the correct way to perform a…![](https://thrivept.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cous-cous.jpg)
Quick and Easy Cous Cous Salad
Today for lunch, I have made myself one of my favourite quick and easy salad recipes and I thought I would share it with you. This cous cous salad recipe is not just quick and easy to make, but most…![](https://thrivept.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/maoz.jpg)
Healthy Fast Food in the USA – Eating Well Whilst Travelling
I have just come back from a wonderful month long holiday in the USA. Whilst overseas I was committed to maintaining my powerlifting training, as well as eating well. Many of you will know that going on a holiday generally…![](https://thrivept.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Squat.jpg)
Hercules of the West Powerlifting Championship
On July 17th, I competed in my first powerlifting competition, since I injured my back in October last year, at the Hercules of the West RAW Championships at Adonis Athletics in Parramatta, NSW. After my injury, it was almost six months…![](https://thrivept.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/spinach-and-pumpkin.jpg)
Baby Spinach, Roast Pumpkin and Feta Salad
I recently attended my beautiful niece’s 1st birthday party, and my sister asked me to bring along a green salad. As it is currently winter, I decided to make a warm salad to suit the cold Canberra climate. The salad was…![](https://thrivept.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Clean-and-Press.jpg)