Coaches Corner | Video Blog

When starting out in the gym it's common to have people want to lose body fat off specific areas of their body. This is known as spot reducing. In this week's Coaches Corner video Geelong's Gym personal trainer Dave Hebenton shares his thoughts on spot reducing and whether or not you can successfully crunch your way to a flatter stomach.

There's a great saying, "what gets measured, gets managed." At Geelong's Gym we know the importance of measuring your progress. Not only so you can see it, but so we can see how your body is responding to your training program. This video explains more about how lean body mass and body fat percentage are two key measurements that help form a baseline when you get started.

Some of our Geelong's Gym PT team recently supported Michelle Bridges in running a group PT workout at GMHBA stadium as part of the Geelong Festival of Sport. The focus of the session was firstly to have some fun and secondly to work hard, which we were able to do using a tabata style interval program. Simple, easy and effective!

Join Geelong's Gym trainer, Leah Parker, as she takes you through one of her favourite exercises, the stiff legged deadlift. A hip hinging movement targeting the hamstrings and glutes is an essential component of every strength training program.

Also referred to as the Romanian deadlift, this exercise can be complicated for a beginner so as with any exercise that involves loading up the back ensure you start out with a light weight. Once you can maintain the correct posture through a high number of reps, gradually load up the weight and feel the hamstrings go to work.

This week on Coaches Corner, Geelong's Gym trainer Dave Hebenton demonstrates how to perform the perfect squat. As Dave will show you, there are so many variations of the good old squat. To make sure your squat form is A+ join Dave for this in depth view of the many ways to properly perform this staple exercise.

Want to get more out of your weights workout? Geelong's Gym personal trainer, Natasha Mitchell, explains how training with a friend can improve your weights workout. Natasha shares some key spotting tips.

Looking to build muscle, tone up and bounce back quickly from your latest weights session or HIIT workout? In this week's Coaches Corner episode, Geelong's Gym trainer Russell Whiteford shares his thoughts on protein consumption following a workout. If you work out and want the best results, protein is a vital component of your diet.

Most older adults know it's important to keep moving as they age to maintain balance, mobility and muscle strength. In this week's Coaches Corner video, Geelong's Gym personal trainer, Natasha Mitchell, shares her thoughts on the question "should I keep exercising as I get older?" I'm sure you can guess the answer... YES!

Can't make the usual class times or don't like big crowded spaces? Geelong's Gym owner, Gerard Spriet, explains the many benefits of virtual classes. They are the perfect way to squeeze an awesome workout into a busy schedule and still get encouraged to push yourself by a motivating spin instructor.

Geelong's Gym Personal Trainer, Nathan Freind, explains the difference between compound and isolation exercises and when is best to do them. Want to get the most out of your workout? Nathan shares how compound exercises can ensure an efficient and effective workout.