Kate Davidson in Noosaville, Queensland, Australia | Fitness trainer

Kate Davidson

Locality: Noosaville, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 434 944 987

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25.01.2022 FLASH SALE LAST CHANCE TO BUY Grey EFM hoodies - price slashed to only $35 each! ... Sizes below are all we have in stock. Once they are gone, they’re gone! Message / email Kate ASAP if you want to grab one of these super snug hoodies for the coming winter! 0434944987 [email protected]

25.01.2022 If this photo doesn’t get your attention, hopefully the headline will

25.01.2022 Technique Tips Thursday How to perform a Body Weight Squat Feet flat, hip distance apart ... Shoulder relaxed, chest and eyes forward Core muscles engaged Start the movement at the hips, keeping your hips and butt backwards Bend your knees and push your butt out backwards as if trying to tap it on a chair or bench behind you Focus on keeping your knees in line with your feet Squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor To return to standing, drive through the heels and stand up Squeeze your glutes at the top Do not round the shoulders Do not look down Avoid excessive hinging forward at the hips Do not allow your knees to roll in or out Do not squat into your knees. Always keep your knees either above or behind the toes. Do not push your weight into the balls of your feet. Any questions, please comment below #efmfit

24.01.2022 Technique Tips Thursday - Straight Leg Deadlift with dumbbells The straight leg (or stiff leg) deadlift is a variation of the deadlift and an exercise used prim...arily to target the muscles of the hamstrings while also building strength in the glutes, core and lower back. The hip hinge is the crucial movement pattern, so it is important to find a variation that is comfortable for you to perform (if able), and work on it. Before you begin, check your posture. You should be standing up straight, with your shoulders back and down (away from the ears) and your chest tall. Engage your stomach muscles and maintain that engagement as you perform the deadlift exercise. Hold a couple of dumbbells at arm’s length with an overhand grip (palms facing you) at arm’s length in front of your thighs. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart Your knees should be slightly bent, and the aim is to maintain this slight degree of flex in the knees throughout the movement. To perform the movement: Push your hips back HINGE at your hips Keep your back straight. Keeping your knees soft, ensure the movement occurs primarily at your hips. There shouldn’t be any additional movement at the knee or within your spine your back should remain straight throughout. To avoid rounding the back, keep your neck in a neutral position and your gaze forward (not on the floor!) Lower your torso towards the floor until you feel the stretch in your hamstrings and glutes. Keep your dumbbells close to the body throughout. Think of sliding them down the front of the legs. Lower your weights until they are hanging just below the knees, or until your back is almost parallel to the ground. How far you lower the weight will vary from person to person. Slowly push your hips forwards to straighten back up. Squeeze your glutes as you return to the starting position. Avoid jerky movements keep it slow and controlled.

23.01.2022 Tricep Dips Step by Step Do: Sit on a flat bench with you palms facing down, close to your hips... Keep your shoulders back and down Keep your eyes and chest forward Move your body weight forward off the bench Keep your back straight and close to the bench as you lower your body weight Your elbows should drive backwards (not out to the side) Aim for a 90 degree bend at the elbow at the lowest point of the dip Do not: Round your shoulders Look down Move your torso oo far out from the bench Lift your body weight with your hips or legs #efmfit

23.01.2022 Monday Motivation Tip #7 Think Positive! A recent study on the power of positive thinking about your exercise routine might just help you find that extra boost ...you've been searching for. The research, which was published in the journal, Health Psychology, found that the way you think about your workouts can make all the difference to the results you'll see from your workout, and therefore, impact your overall health and well-being. The study looked at over 60,000 adults over a 16-year period, examining not just their level of physical activity, but the ways in which they thought about their overall health, as well. The results showed that those who adopted a positive thinking approach about their workouts, felt more confident and worked harder to smash their fitness goals. Believe us, it is possible to manipulate the way you feel about exercise! With a few simple words, perhaps a mantra, you can actually change your negative thoughts about exercise into positive ones. This positive thinking about exercise will make your workout more pleasurable and therefore will make you feel more likely to exercise again in the future because of that remembered positive experience. So, let's switch up that mindset and dig deep for some motivation through the power of positive thinking... Being positive is much harder than being negative, and negative self-talk will wreck everything if we allow it to. Bottom line: If you treat yourself negatively and don't give yourself credit for where you are in your fitness journey (no comparisons allowed), your body will probably respond in a similar way, with resistance and sluggishness. The body likes to move. Exercise is what keeps your body performing at its best. Your workout will increase blood flow around the body, including the flow to the brain. The results? Less sluggishness, better focus, concentration, and more positive thoughts! It's a cycle of happiness! Now, repeat after me... "I enjoy working out and I love the energy it gives me!'

22.01.2022 Coach Kate’s HOT TIPS for getting motivated to workout at home: 1) Write on your calendar or in your diary when you will do your workouts for the week. If yo...u write it down, you are more likely to actually do it. Fact. 2) Make yourself stick to that workout schedule! Once you have completed a workout, grab a marker pen, and put a big tick through the session on your calendar that you just completed. It’s sooo satisfying! 3) Make yourself accountable. Let your coach know when your workouts are planned for, and/or, have your workout schedule somewhere the rest of the family can see and mark it Mum’s time or Dave’s time for example so the rest of your household know that this is YOUR time. 4) Lose the excuses. 1 hour is 4% of your day. 30 minutes is 2% of your day. Need I say more? 5) Create a dedicated space for you to exercise in. Make it clean and tidy and uncluttered. Make sure you have any equipment you may need within reach. If you have the space set up ready and waiting, it’s a lot easier to get started! 6) Do it with a group of friends. If you are struggling to motivate yourself to workout on your own, join one of our Live Training sessions. You’ll be able to see and chat to other EFM members as well as have a workout. Just like at the club! 7) Do it with your coach. Your EFM Coach will always be there on Zoom to guide you and push you through the workout. The high number of people who have confessed to me that they are working much harder during our live sessions compared to doing it at home on their own is very telling! 8) Think about your future. Life may be quite different right now, but you need to adapt to these changes and keep moving. Are you really going to stop looking after your physical and mental health and your potential for fighting off serious illness because you now have to exercise at home rather than at the club? Think about it, please.

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22.01.2022 Stay off social media and talk about something else: Mental health experts' advice for dealing with COVID-19 fears and isolation.

20.01.2022 We all know that regular exercise is good for us but did you realise how good? If you can get the recommended amount of daily exercise of 30 minutes per day, t...he payoff will be huge! Regular exercise can: Help you control your weight Reduce your risk of heart diseases Help your body manage blood sugar and insulin levels Help you quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms Improve your mental health and mood Help keep your thinking, learning and judgement skills sharp as you age Strengthen your bones and muscles Reduce your risk of some cancers Reduce your risk of falls Improve your sleep Increase your chance of living longer! If you need help making exercise part of your regular routine PLEASE contact the friendly team at EFM Noosaville! We are here to help you live your healthiest life! Call: 0434944987 Email: [email protected] Web: efm.net.au/club/noosaville #efmfit

20.01.2022 Two weeks EFM Personalised Fitness Coaching for just $47 up for grabs! Contact me today to discover the EFM difference and how it can change your life! 0434944987

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16.01.2022 Dieticians and Fitness Professionals have been calling BS on the Nutri-bollocks for years! Great to see mainstream magazines printing this information too! Quit the fads and speak to professionals for advice!

15.01.2022 Great News!! Starting tomorrow (Monday 16th November), new members can get their first 25 days of club membership FOR FREE! Yes, you heard it here folks. FREE.... Just need to sign up and the first 25 days are on us. No better way to kick start your fitness goals, and just in time for Christmas! What are you waiting for? Check website for T&Cs See more

13.01.2022 It’s Monday! Let’s go!

13.01.2022 Technique Tips Thursday - Dumbbell Bicep Curl Do: Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging by your side... Keep your elbows close to your torso and palms facing forward Engage your core and ensure that your lower back is not concave and that your shoulders are not rounded forward Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale as you curl the weights up to just in-front of your shoulders Hold the weights at shoulder height for a brief pause, then inhale as you slowly lower the dumbbells back to the start position. Don't: Lift the dumbbell higher than shoulder height, that is, don't have the dumbbell up and over the shoulders Go too fast. Concentrate on good form, rather than speed. Lift in a slow and controlled fashion, feel the burn and your biceps will thank you! Move your elbows away (either forward or backwards, or sideways) from the side of the torso. Only the lower arm, below the elbow joint should move during a bicep curl. Use your shoulders and or/torso to lift the dumbbells. If you are hinging at the shoulders to lift the weight, and/or swaying at the hips you probably need to use a lighter weight so that you can focus on performing the lift properly.

13.01.2022 Technique Tips Thursday

12.01.2022 #thisisusthursday Why do we love our club? Did you know, that ALL of our coaches are registered with Fitness Australia? What does that mean I hear you ask?... Fitness Australia is the fitness industry regulatory body, which ensures that it's members are fully qualified, experienced, and continue to maintain and grow their knowledge and skill base through continued and further education. This means that your coaches are committed to providing members with the most current and up to date advice on all aspects of their fitness journey. Beware, as many trainers out there aren’t registered, and therefore don't meet the stringent regulatory body requirements. Fully qualified, committed and experienced coaches! Another reason why #weloveourclub

11.01.2022 GET BACK ON TRACK WITH YOUR STRENGTH AND FITNESS at EFM HEALTH CLUBS NOOSAVILLE! RE-OPENING on MONDAY 8 JUNE!! DM me for more info! #efmfit

10.01.2022 How to perform a Dumbbell Overhead Press (also known as a Dumbbell Shoulder Press) The overhead press primarily works the shoulders and can be done in either a... sitting or standing position. A sitting position helps stabilize the lower back while a standing position works a wider range of muscles. At EFM Noosaville, we perform the Overhead Press with the dumbbells held horizontally at the shoulders. When the overhead press is performed with dumbbells rotated in a hammer grip, we call that a Strict Press. Beginners should pick a light weight to start, increasing it until you find a weight that you can lift with good form for 10 repetitions but feel fatigued at the final rep. How to: Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart and knees soft. Engage your core muscles, and keep the back straight. Ensure your shoulder blades are down and back and keep them that way during the press Hold a dumbbell in each hand at the shoulders with an overhand grip. Your palms should be facing forwards, knuckles facing up towards the ceiling and elbows pointing down. Press the weights above the head in a controlled motion while exhaling. Ensure you are pressing your dumbbells directly overhead (not forward or backward), so your wrists stack directly over shoulders and biceps are in line with your ears. Keep core engaged. Pause at the top of the motion. Reverse the movement slowly so the dumbbells follow the same path to return to starting position. To get the most out of this exercise, avoid these errors: Don't let your elbows flare straight out from your sides as this will put stress on your rotator cuff muscles. Locking your elbows when you reach the top of your lift will transfer tension from your deltoids to your triceps, which aren't the target. Don't push the weights up too fast. Press slowly and smoothly. Control the motion of the weights, and don't allow them to stray too far forward or backward during the push. Try to keep them slotted in a path above the head. Keep your back straight at all times and avoid arching your lower back too much while raising the dumbbells overhead. Excessive arching in the lower back can be a sign that your weight is too heavy. Shift to a lighter weight to practice holding your back in a safe position and build up to the greater weight. During the exercise, lower the dumbbells only to your shoulders before pressing again. If you lower them down further, you increase the risk of straining your shoulders. Safety and precautions: If you have a shoulder, neck, or back injury, talk to your doctor or EFM Fitness Coach to find out whether this exercise is appropriate. It is possible to injure your shoulders when doing this exercise, especially if you are using heavy weights or poor technique. If you feel any pain during the exercise, slowly lower the weights and end the exercise. Only use a weight you can press with good form for 10 repetitions.

09.01.2022 EFM Health Clubs Noosaville is hiring! Do you have a passion for health and fitness and for helping others? Do you have experience in the Fitness Industry, working with a varied clientele? Do you possess excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills? If yes to the above, we would love to hear from you!

09.01.2022 "Gyms, indoor fitness centres and swimming pools do not need to close at this time as long as they follow social distancing advice and have good cleaning routines in place."

08.01.2022 As important as it is, is Staying at Home adversely impacting your health and well being? Research shows that being sedentary is bad for your physical and mental health, so staying active during this difficult time is extremely important. Being physically active helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol and can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. ... Physical exercise helps maintain muscles mass and bone density, reducing the risk of developing sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) and osteoporosis (loss of bone density). Physical activity helps to keep your immune system working effectively as it flushes bacteria from the lungs and airways, increases white blood cell circulation and raises body temperature, all of which help the body fight infection. As well as the physical health benefits, keeping active is a great way to ward off some of the psychological issues associated with being cooped up for an extended time. Being active helps lower stress hormones such as cortisol and promotes the release of feel-good hormones, such as endorphins. With all that evidence in front of you, now might just be a good time to pick up the phone and call us at EFM Noosaville to find out how you can stay fit, healthy and sane during this challenging time. Have a chat with Kate on 0434944987 and learn more about how we can help you stay active (and accountable) at home! #efmfit

06.01.2022 At EFM Health Clubs Noosaville you never know what your workout will be that day until you get there, but you do know it will be awesome! #efmfit

05.01.2022 #thisisusthursday Ever been to the gym and felt alone? Even in a full class? Well that's not how we run things at EFM Noosaville. From the trainers to the me...mbers, our club is all about inclusivity and friendliness. It's about how all the members love to celebrate each other’s wins and milestones along the way. It's the friendly hellos and see you laters, the banter and chit chat that accompany every workout. We are all just friends you haven’t met yet! Another reason why #weloveourclub #efmnoosaville #efm See more

04.01.2022 Technique Tips Thursday How to perform the Lat Pulldown exercise The Lat Pulldown works the back muscles, especially the Latissimus Dorsi - or the "Lats". ... It is performed at a work station, in this instance with plates providing the adjustable weight. Sit comfortably on the pulldown seat, facing the work station Keep your feet flat on the floor Engage your stomach muscles and keep your back straight Grasp the hanging bar with an overhand grip, just wider than shoulder width Ensure your hand are both the same distance from the centre of the bar Ensure your shoulders are not hunched Keep your chest up and your torso upright Retract your shoulder blades slightly before you begin to move Pull the bar down towards the top of your chest Keep your elbows pointed down The bottom of the motion should be where your elbows can't move down anymore without moving backward Squeeze your Lats (Latissimus Dorsi muscles) Slowly return the bar to the starting position while controlling it's gradual ascent. Don't let the weights pull your arms back up. Do not Use momentum and / or your bodyweight rather than your muscle strength to lift the weight Lean backwards to aid the movement Allow the bar any further down than the very top of your chest Pull the bar forward and down, rolling your shoulders forward Pull the bar down behind your neck Any questions please comment below! Look out for tonight's post with further information about the Lat Pulldown and the specific muscles that this exercise targets! #efmfit

01.01.2022 We will be ready!

01.01.2022 As the year comes to a close, and we all start thinking about New Years resolutions, here's one to kick start the journey for anyone looking for a fitness goal ...in 2021. New Members * can sign up for an introductory offer of Club membership for 4 weeks for just $40!! That's got to be something to smile about Please share this great offer with your Facebook friends. Let them experience the difference EFM Personalised training has made for you, and can make for them. *T&Cs on the EFM Health Clubs website.