What are the best exercises for strong, powerful, healthy shoulders? What’s the best exercises that will make your core strong? What exercises make my body more injury resilient? What exercises help my ‘lose fat and tone up’? I get these questions a lot… There is always one answer that comes to mind again and again. …
The one exercise that can bulletproof your entire body Read More »
I had an old mate come to town and we got started chatting about exercise, fitness and personal training. He is in his late 30’s and started to do personal training about 3 months ago after not doing exercise for about 5 years. One thing leads to another and then he mentions to me, he …
What is your goal? What did you tell your Personal Trainer? Read More »
As you go about your fitness program, one thing that you will want to make sure you’re taking into account is the importance of grip strength. There has been research indicating a correlation between grip strength and longevity. An international team of scientists led by Dr Darryl Leong, an assistant professor of cardiology at McMaster …
Introducing Tim’s new favourite all round training and lifestyle shoe. THE VIVOBAREFOOT PRIMUS TRAIL I (Tim) have, as many of you know, more Vivobarefoot shoes than any one person on this planet. Why you ask? Because after many years in the military I have become hardwired in believing I should only work with the best …
When it comes to fitness, everyone has different goals and approaches. Some want to tone up, some want to lose weight, but overall everyone is looking to be a healthier version of themselves. What exactly is the difference? Weight Loss Many people head to the gym with the goal of overall weight loss. Weight loss …
Toning Your Body Vs Weight Loss: The Different Approaches Read More »
If you’re serious about starting your fitness journey and need a little extra motivation, individual attention, and a bit of help when it comes to improving your fitness knowledge, then our inclusive personal training programs are your ideal solution! Here at Adaptive Strength (formerly Box33), our trainers have been through the exact same journey as …
At Adaptive Strength (formerly Box33), we believe that you shouldn’t have to choose between personal training or group fitness classes and often we encourage a combination of both. Generally, you wouldn’t replace personal training with just group classes, as those sessions aren’t as specifically tailored to your needs, but the combination of the two will …
Group Fitness Classes and Personal Training: The Perfect Pair Read More »
Accountability is key when it comes to sustaining a healthy lifestyle and training regime. Tim Almond, Director of Adaptive Strength (formerly Box33), explains the need for accountability to ensure your personal training is a success. “When people talk to me about their health and fitness goals, the biggest problem is motivation. Accountability is the next …
Accountability and Personal Training with Adaptive Strength (formerly Box33) Read More »
Ever since my journey into strength training began, I’ve been fascinated by the ‘Strong men’ of the early 1900’s. For those who aren’t aware these men ever existed, let me fill you in. They were the strongest men on the planet, performing in circuses and on stage displaying feats of strength that would take your …
It can be hard to find the motivation to get up and exercise when the mornings are chilly and the winter sun sets get earlier and earlier, but it’s crucial not to lose the momentum established during those warmer months. That goes for exercise, diet, and mental wellbeing as well – don’t let the winter …
