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While there is no “quick-fix” or magic solution for weight loss, there are some “super foods” that provide multiple nutrients to your diet, fill you up without excess calories and are easy to include in every-day meals. These foods will help satisfy dietary guidelines and may even include foods or nutrients that are missing from […]

The “Squat” is one of the best exercises for fat loss and toning of your legs, buns and even abs!! But! Are you doing it right?? Suz from the PUSH_ teams takes us through correct squatting technique to have your buns rock hard in no time!!

Did you know… Spice has lots of benefits which indirectly help in fat loss. It controls blood sugar levels, helps to maintain insulin sensitivity, a very powerful antioxidant, may have antibacterial and antifungal properties and dozens of other benefits. Cinnamon can increase insulin sensitivity, which essentially means that it is helping your body to control […]

Here are 5 ways to maximise your metabolism! Did you know that by eating often you do maintain your metabolism but more importantly give the body the food it needs to think and work. You also can only take so many nutrients in at any time so eating one meal a day means you are […]

When you eat carbohydrates (including sugar) you can trigger neurotransmitters in the brain, including calming ‘Seratonin’ and feel-good ‘dopamine’. Repeated treats build a powerful behavioural and chemical pattern of reward that seems to sing, “I need to medicate with chocolate!” Researchers now even think that a single dose of fatty, sugary foods can start the junk […]

Hi Guys You may be aware that cortisol is the “stress hormone” but how exactly does it affect body fat levels? And what can you do to stress less for success? Stress > Cortisol No matter what the source of stress – emotional, physical, diet restriction or over-exercising – one physiological response is for certain. […]

Have you heard of the saying ‘if nothing changes, nothing changes”. True. isn’t it? Especially when we look at those around us in health clubs. The ones that do change seem to try different things and continually look for new health and fitness solutions. Over the last 7 years the top ten in the PUSH_ Body […]

Want to transform your body? Now is the time! With the PUSH_ Body Transformation running at 6 health clubs across South Australia, you could transform yourself in time for summer!! Starts Saturday October 16th!

Here is a short sharp article I read this morning that sums out what it takes to succeed. Whether it is fitness, family or career the guidelines are simple…. Make it Happen! Success is not an Accident If you have ever wondered what determines success and what determines failure, in both instances it is never […]

THE VIVA FITNESS “MID MONTH MOTIVATIONAL KICKER!” A little something to keep you motivated this month! Motivation Versus Lifestyle Habit “Motivation gets you started but habit keeps you going!” If you are feeling unmotivated or come up with excuses too readily then it sounds like you are coming down with ‘N.B.D.’ syndrome. N.B.D. is my […]