This ‘look before you leap’ is an old proverb that means “one shouldn’t act without first considering the possible consequences or dangers.” Pretty solid advice. But when it comes to exercising and dieting to lose fat or to build muscle, … Read More
Author Archives: Balance Guy Training
5 Simple Ways To Start Losing Fat
Oh, it’s the start of the New Year when the stampede to the gym begins. People want to knock off all those unwanted pounds to make their new year’s resolutions a reality. Most people start with the greatest of intentions … Read More
Do This Before Setting Goals
Goals. We all have them. Whether it’s to become the President Of The United States or to pull a rabbit out of your hat, it’s good to have goals. Without goals, it’s easy to stumble through life and not do … Read More
Peloton Commercial. What’s The Fuss About?
If you hate opinion articles or don’t care about my opinion, please stop reading now. I might make you mad and I don’t want that. 😊 Anyhow, unless you’ve had your head stuck in the sand or you don’t watch … Read More
Stress Free Holiday Exercise Plan
So easy even my mum can do it. 😊 Ah, it’s the time of year where all the media outlets are trotting out their experts on how to prevent holiday weight gain and stress. This advice doesn’t change from year … Read More
Why Outback Performance?
Gyms are a dime a dozen. During my time as a personal trainer, I’ve worked in my fair share. Personal trainers see gyms a little differently because it’s a unique workplace but also a place to ‘workout.’ I’m assuming which … Read More
3 Fitness Tips For Winter
Avoid winter weight gain by using these 3 tips Old man winter is slowing creeping up on us. And I don’t know about you, but there’s not one thing I like about the cold. The wind, rain, ice, sheet, … Read More
Train Like An Adult
Like most guys starting out in the gym, I did plenty of mirror muscle work. It was a steady diet of biceps curls, triceps extensions, bench presses and shoulder raises. Any muscle I didn’t see or didn’t care about, didn’t … Read More
4 Beginner Gym Mistakes (and how to fix them)
You look down at the scale and you can’t believe your eyes. That’s way higher than you thought it was. And then you stroll over to the mirror while taking your shirt off. Turning side to side while glancing over … Read More
4 Big Rocks Of Exercise
Have you heard this story before about the big rocks? It bears repeating even if you’ve heard it before. The story goes…. ‘A man stood in front of the group of high-powered over-achievers he said, “Okay, time for a quiz.” … Read More