Coastal Bodies in Coogee, New South Wales | Gym/Physical fitness centre

Coastal Bodies

Locality: Coogee, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 177 119

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25.01.2022 By Head Coach David Moddel @coastalbodies FACT: The hardest thing about training sometimes is consistency. Being able to keep going when the motivation is lagging. ... Having a tough day at the office or the kids just not listening to you and then somehow trying to get out of the house to train. I think the key for me and something that can be for you also is thinking about training as me time. For me, it’s my meditation. It’s the time of the day where it’s all about me and I can push hard and strive for that post session feeling of relaxation. I tell my wife, it makes be a better person, father and husband. Without training, I am this ball of energy waiting to explode . Full of frustration. It is my way to relax and therefore even without motivation I have to do it. As I tell every client the hardest part about training is rocking up. You never feel worse off for training, only not training! Did you do something this week that you didn’t feel like doing? What was it and how did you feel AFTER?!

23.01.2022 MYTH OR FACT The fitter you are, the more you sweat. ... . . FACT! Fit people tend to sweat more than people who don’t work out regularly. It’s all about how much heat they generate! The fitter you are, the higher your workload and the higher your workload, the more heat you generate! That’s what leads to the extra sweat. Also men tend to sweat more than women because they are bigger and generate more heat. REFERENCE: https://time.com/3947804/sweating-healthy

22.01.2022 Massive congratulations to our client of the month for January, Eden Domingues

22.01.2022 I have a fun tip for you today that can help boost your mood, cut stress and improve productivity and concentration during the day. Ready! Get a plant for your desk. ... Researchers say that having plants around can decrease stress, clean up the air, reduce sickness and increase productivity by 15%. Plus, having greenery around helps brighten your workspace! If you work from home, make sure you choose a pet-friendly plant Do you have any plants right now in your office or house? Let’s see some pics of your green thumb in action! REFERENCES: https://www.ciphr.com/advice/plants-in-the-office/ https://www.thespruce.com/safe-houseplants-for-pets-4588752

21.01.2022 The holidays are around the corner! If you’re feeling stressed or anxious ... here's a quick way to turn it around! When you breathe, make your exhale longer than your inhale. (Seriously, try it right now. It’s kind of magical!) This works with your body’s nervous system (through your vagus nerve) to help shut down your body’s stress response and release feel-good relaxing hormones, helping to calm you! ... For even greater benefit, try to breathe through your nose instead of your mouth. Do you already do this!? Let us know below REFERENCE: www.psychologytoday.com//longer-exhalations-are-easy-way-h

20.01.2022 What’s one thing you are doing for your self-care today?

20.01.2022 If you need a dose of motivation to finish 2020 strong, try this: Look through your email contacts or social media followers/friends lists for the names of 5-7 people who have inspired you in the past. It could be someone whose work you admire someone pushed you to work harder at a job or in school who posts inspirational content that you enjoy ... or whose dedication in the gym or on the playing field made you want to try harder! ... Then, every day for the next 5-7 days choose one of them to message with a thank you and be sure to tell them the impact they made on you! This can help break you out of a rut and rev up your own motivation! Plus, it’s a great way to pay it forward. Try it and see.

18.01.2022 On a scale of 1-10 where are you at this week? Sleep De-stressing Exercise... Healthy foods Drinking water See more

16.01.2022 Friday 13th Workout Warm-up with 5- 10 minutes of light cardio, then dynamic stretches (leg swings, arm circles, etc.). After the workout, cool down with light cardio (walking, etc.) to bring down the heart rate, and then stretch. 13 REPS FOR 13 SETS!!... 13 Burpees 13 Push Ups 13 Squats 13 Jumping Lunges (Each Leg) 13 Sit Ups 13 Mountain Climbers (Each Leg) 13 Jumping Jacks 13 Kneel Up / Downs (Each Leg)

15.01.2022 Go Hard Go Home Warm-up with 5- 10 minutes of light cardio, then dynamic stretches (leg swings, arm circles, etc.). After the workout, cool down with light cardio (walking, etc.) to bring down the heart rate, and then stretch. 1 Round!!... 800 meter run 20 EXERCISE OF YOUR CHOICE! 18 Squat Burpees (don’t full stand at the top- stay in squat position, then back down) 20 Double Unders (40 singles) (or 40 jumping jacks) 18 In and out Squat Jumps (from narrow to wide squat) 20 Jumping Jack Burpees 18 Pike Push ups 20 Burpee V-Jump 18 EXERCISE OF YOUR CHOICE! 800 meter run

14.01.2022 by studio director Lisa Korn @coastalbodies Yes, you CAN eat snacks and still reach your goals! They just have to be snacks that are aligned with the results you’re looking for. My favourite snacks tend to be raw veggies or fresh berries, as I’m currently working on increasing my fibre intake (something nearly all of us could do with), as I find it helps to keep my waist size down! Did you know you should be aiming to get 21-25g of fibre in your diet every day?... I love to snack on raw mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, baby cukes and berries, because they’re portable, filling, fresh and require no preparation! Plus, they taste great! The awesome thing about snacks is that they can help tide you over until your next meal, without getting ravenous. They can help you avoid falling into the trap of eating junk or processed foods (or eating too much at your next meal). AND if you always find yourself feeling hungry at a certain time of day, like mid-afternoon, you can actually plan your snack ahead of time! Do you have a favourite healthy snack? What is it?

14.01.2022 Quick tip to help you avoid the iffy sniff test when it comes to leftovers ... Make sure you label all of your leftovers and prepped food before you put them in the fridge or freezer! It doesn’t have to be a fancy label. A piece of masking tape and a magic marker will do the trick. Just write what’s inside the container and (most important of all) the date.... I know we always think we will remember when we put that leftover stir-fry in the fridge, but too many times we don’t! There’s no point in doing meal prep ahead of time if you just end up throwing it out! Do you label everything before you put it in the fridge? Let us know below!

14.01.2022 by coach Bridgit Gallant @coastalbodies MINDSET MATTERS! It’s the season for gratitude! It’s pretty easy to be thankful for the upbeat things that make us feel secure, happy, and healthy.... I’m talking about your home, your family, your car, holidays, kittens, puppies etc. I am very grateful for so many things this year! But this season I’m challenging myself to be thankful for some more unconventional things that weren’t always so upbeat. Like social isolation when the restrictions were in place! Do I wish it could have been avoided? Absolutely, yes. But thinking about what if’s doesn’t change the fact that it DID happen. Personally, I’ve realised even more deeply how importantit is to slow down, and move away from this idea that we need to be busy ’s on the go all the time! It’s not so much about learning lessons it’s more about recognising that our value doesn’t come from how much we can accomplish, and that slowing and just spending time BEING rather than DOING is super important to! What unconventional things do YOU feel gratitude about this year? Let me know below See more

12.01.2022 PROTEIN-PACKED BREAKFAST RECIPE GUIDE WHO WANTS IT?! Grab our FREE Protein-Packed Breakfast Recipe Book! (Limited Time) What you eat for breakfast can have a BIG impact on your results! We’re talking about:... Keeping you feeling full and satisfied Fuelling you with lasting energy Giving you the nutrients to reach your goals Setting the tone for your entire day! The eBook is loaded with breakfast recipes and meal ideas to get your day started off right. Some of the deliciousness you’ll find inside: Simple, make-ahead breakfasts Fast and easy choices Perfect smoothie formula Meal prep ideas Plant-based options Grab and go meals Tips and tricks to boost your results. You can get a copy right now as our gift to you! Simply comment below!

12.01.2022 - !!! With new @coastalbodies coach Mel Huddleston Hi! My name's Mel, and I’m a certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach with a strong interest in one-on-one training, HIIT, Group classes, Water Aerobics, Outdoor/ Beach fitness and Pre- and Post-Natal training. ... My athletic background is in Competitive Volleyball, Strength and Conditioning, Coaching and Recruiting. I’ve loved to play as many sports as I could get my hands on since I was a little girl, from basketball to swimming to dance to track and field I love them all. I was a lifeguard and swim coach for ten years and you still can’t keep me away from the water! I’m a certified Nutritionist, Health and Wellness Coach as well as Sports Nutritionist. I absolutely love supporting clients towards healthy eating goals such as fat loss, lean muscle retention, fuelling workouts pre- mid- and post- recovery, and promoting optimal cellular function. I’m also a big advocate of healthy body image and learning to love the skin you’re in. I believe that health is wholistic - the mental, social, emotional, physical and spiritual must all be tended to and cultivated. What gets me out of bed in the morning is investing my time into people's lives in ways that matter. I consider it to be an enormous privilege to be part of people’s health and fitness journey. People are capable of SO much more than we think it’s all about just showing up!

12.01.2022 ! Massive congratulations to our client of the month for March, Nicole Franke

08.01.2022 We all need downtime! Where do you want to go on your next trip?

08.01.2022 ! By coach Mel Huddleston @coastalbodies This month we’ve been talking a lot about core strength and checking posture. And I’m not preaching from a soapbox, I’ve been checking mine also!... Posture has been a lifelong journey for me! I’ve always been tall for my age - so I’ve had to work hard to break the habit of rounding my shoulders and slouching over so I don’t tower over people. As I’ve grown to appreciate my height, I’ve grown in confidence, which in return has helped my posture. When I have good posture, I notice these things immediately improving: -MY CONFIDENCE -LESS NECK + SHOULDER TENSION -DEEPER BREATHING (allowing oxygen to flow through the blood, into our heart and cells - major health bonus!) Here’s how I’ve been reminding myself to check my posture. Remembering to keep my shoulders back + relaxed with a neutral head + neck position while doing daily activities - like sitting at my laptop, looking at my phone, watching a movie with my family or even waiting in line for a coffee at my favourite cafe, truly leads to less aches and pains at the end of the day! It just goes to show you, we are all a work in progress! And also that it’s always a good idea to return to the basics of self-care. Are you up for giving this a try? Have you noticed any change since regularly checking your posture?

06.01.2022 Q: Which should I do first, cardio or weights? A: As with almost everything fitness related, the answer depends on your goals! However, for the MOST part, people will get added benefits if they put strength training first.... Here are two reasons why: You’ll be stronger and less fatigued when you do weight training first, which can improve your workout performance. This could also help you avoid injury related to being pre-fatigued before you start your workout! Doing cardio last has an added benefit. Studies have found that when people did cardio after strength, their heart rates were higher than they were when they did cardio first. That means they didn’t have to work out extra hard to get their heart rates up into their cardio training zone. PLUS: Because the body uses up stored carbs as fuel for the strength workout, there’s a slight boost in the amount of fat burned during the cardio session. Which do YOU do first!? Are you going to change it up now that you are in-the-know? Let us know below REFERENCE: https://www.acefitness.org//cardio-or-weights-first-cardi/

05.01.2022 Our PT Studio in South Coogee is currently bursting at the seams with enquiries, and our trainers are full with one-on-one personal training sessions! We're looking for another passionate, energetic and professional PT to join our fun, close-knit Team! If you (or someone you know): are Cert IV registered with public liability insurance have at least 1 year of experience... are available to work Wednesday/Thursday nights from 5.00 pm on and to help out with covers for classes and PT sessions as required want to learn and grow as a PT ... then we would love to hear from you! For more info, email through to [email protected] or [email protected]!

05.01.2022 by coach Callum @coastalbodies 2021 is going to be a BIGGER & BETTER year. Firstly I’m going to get my butt back into the gym and training again . I’ll be honest here, the past couple of months I’ve fallen off the wagon and gone from working hard everyday busting a gut in the gym to quite literally bursting my gut sat on my sofa, eating rubbish, drinking the odd beer here and there as well as having UBER eats on speed dial with my finger on t...he app!! Don’t ask me why or how this has happened, I could come up with a million different excuses (COVID, knee rehab, booze, birthdays, Puppy sitting to name a few lol ) under the sun as to why I’ve stopped putting my health and well-being at the forefront of my everyday life. But I have. The thing is I love training. I love lifting weights. I love the routine. I love waking up everyday with that sense of go get and seize the day rather than what I’ve been feeling these past weeks of laziness, lethargicness, a feeling of I can’t be bothered it’s not me. I don’t like this version of me. But we’ve all been here and experienced these emotions in life and that’s ok. Because there will come a time when that switch in your head clicks into gear and gives you that kick up the a$$ that you need to take control again. So goal number 1 was to get myself back into the gym which left me feeling so good walking out of there after my first session back! The pain will be worth it when that DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) kicks in Goal number 2 has been to get myself back into the kitchen this week creating those healthy eating habits again. Get back to cooking fresh produce and improve my diet by cooking and eating nutritional well balanced foods again.nice And goal number 3 was to get back playing a sport with friends that I enjoy. I may not be able to play football anymore but at least I can still get outside in the sun with the lads and play some golf What is one of YOUR goals for 2021? Be brave and share them with me below! Let’s make this happen!

05.01.2022 - !! A sad day for our Coastal Bodies Community as we farewell the legendary Robert Gemmell, his lovely wife Vonnie and, of course, his faithful companion Lexi , as they move to sunny Queensland to enjoy a well earned retirement. Over the last 6 years (and 518 gym sessions) ‘Kokoda Rob’ brought endless joy and laughter to everyone in our studio, with his happy and smiling face, funny gym t-shirts and interesting stories. He threw himself into his training ...programmes with joy, vigour and good humour... particularly when training for Kokoda for 5 months and being made to run up hills and the Coogee Stairs with 10kg on his back (even Lexi went on strike and lay down at the top of the stairs). Rob, we will all miss you tremendously, and thank you for all the joy you’ve brought to us all. We wish you, Vonnie and Lexi all the happiness in the world, and can’t wait to see the photos from your next Kokoda track adventure!

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