Every Saturday morning I get up early to do my powerlifting training. Last Saturday was no different, except for the fact I was testing out my max competition lifts, all in the one training session. I hadn't done this since my dismal performance at the Australian Powerlifting Championships in March so I was a little nervous about it. I told myself though, that I shouldn't focus on a particular number, but just get in there and try my best for every lift and keep going until I knew I had no more. It was a great session and even with training and working all week, I achieved PB's in all three lifts - 110kg squat, 57.5kg bench press and a 115kg deadlift.

Being a competitive powerlifter, I obviously have a love for lifting heavy weights and being a personal trainer, I love to share this love with my clients, especially women who before training with me would never have thought about giving it a go.

The tabata training method is named after the Japanese scientist who brought this type of training to the world's attention following his 1996 study.

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 means your normal routine gets thrown out the window. Suddenly you don't have a kitchen or fridge, or you're constantly eating on the run, which can mean a healthy diet can suffer.

Below is another favourite kettlebell workout out of mine. This workout is a little more advanced then Kettlebell Workout No.1 as it introduces single arm swings and the 'clean and press'.

Below is one of my many favourite kettlebell workouts. This workout is great for everyone, from beginners to the advanced. It is a workout for the whole body, and it is sure way to get your heart pumping!

This is the second installment in a series of articles about kettlebells. Here I will highlight to you, the benefits I have found in kettlebell training - in myself and in my clients.

Kettlebell training has become increasingly popular in the past few years, with many athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike adding kettlebell exercises and kettlebell specific workouts in to their training regimes. In this post I will highlight why these iron orbs have become so popular and the fitness benefits they can provide.

There is a plethora of diet plans and weight loss programs available for people to follow to help them lose weight. Some are sensible, but there are many out there that are just outright bizzare and some that are possibly dangerous.

Today the Australian Government launched it's Swap It, Don't Stop It campaign. This is the latest phase of the Measure Up campaign which raised awareness of why it's important to be physically active, to eat well, and to keep your waist measurement in check. This new campaign is designed to show people how.