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TaylorSportsNutrition

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 420 497 973

Address: 13 Mills St, Cheltenham Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: www.trainerize.me/profile/trainingwithmates/Taylor.Ward

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25.01.2022 Who wins this battle?

23.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS VICKI!! . This is Vicki and shes undergone massive transformation in the past 8 weeks. . Vicki came into this challenge having not done much physical activity or gym work and for anyone that can be very daunting. Nevertheless she decided to put it to the test and give it a red hot crack!... . She stayed consistent with her training, followed the nutrition plans given to her and put in the work and achieved great results. . She lost over 5kgs and lost cms all over! And she looks great! She also timed this pretty well given she got married only a few weeks ago (massive congrats to you both!) so there was some good motivation to start developing these solid habits. . For her efforts, Vicki has developed a great foundation of what she can do moving forward and on top of that has also won a $150 gift card to spend however she likes . Great stuff Vicki! You should be very proud! See more

23.01.2022 Teach your children the correct nutritional habits so they can make better choices when they get older. . A parent has the power to set their child up for great self esteem, great health, reduced addictive responses and a long and healthy life. . Dont underestimate your influence on their younger years when it comes to nutrition.... @nutrafreshsupps See more

22.01.2022 TWM S4S 2020 COMPLETE . What an awesome morning and such a great turnout This is only the beginning! . Great job to @danmaitland12 for putting all the ideas into action and all those who helped run a successful morning.... . Our TWM team is unreal and I'm proud to be a part of it! @alex_langridge @liamcoghlan . The big fella @emile_tait definitely got me through this with a solid pace and he smashed his 21km run with ease . Back and bigger next year!! #strideforstroke See more

19.01.2022 NUTRIENT TIMING . Is it all that important? . In my experience, unless youre an elite athlete or a bodybuilding/physique competitor then the timing of your food isnt all that important. Your focus should be elsewhere.... . For the general population there is very minimal effect on when you eat your meals, so it wont matter if you have 2 massive meals per day or 5 small meals. Work to a schedule that best fits for you. . Yes, if you are an elite athlete then I would say to look at the timing if your food if you arent already. I would recommend things like timing your carbohydrate intake, manipulating macronutrients to meet day to day physical activity levels etc. . Please dont worry about this if you arent in that "elite athlete" category. . After all, energy balance is key and achieving results at the end of the day will not be determined on you eating at certain times of the day. #pauseddeadliftthrowback

19.01.2022 Check out my profile on our new Online Training platform! Youll get to see all the services that are offered from a training perspective and will be updating a lot more in the next few days! A cheeky share would go a long way too! TrainingwithMates

19.01.2022 ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS. . For this special one it was a nice chocolate paddle pop . Dont let this current situation have you worried about every single thing that goes into your body. ... . Of course its good to be mindful of the things you eat but not to the extent that it doesnt enable you to have what you love. . Stay mindful and accountable, not ridiculous. See more

19.01.2022 HAVE YOU GOT A GYM PARTNER? . This is a great time to set up your gym sessions with a mate to have as a training partner. Why? . Accountability. Your training partner can help you stay on top of your training and help keep you in a routine.... . Competition. Having someone to keep yourself competitive in the gym is will always keep you pushing for more. We all have a competitive part of us and a partner will help keep this alive. . Social health. Someone to talk to. A lot of us havent had that social interaction we are use to. Rekindle relationships and keep your social life healthy . Hope you enjoy being back in the gym and remember, its a process, so plan your sessions for progression and not to smash yourself . Only 2 spots left for my 8 Week Challenge staying next Monday the 29th!! Message me for more details! See more

19.01.2022 Act now. . Thank yourself later. .... #nutrition #health #fitness #goals #act #now

18.01.2022 TWM ONLINE COACHING . What a unique opportunity to get involved in a community filled with the support of expert coaches and your mates. . We are giving everyone the opportunity to be a part of either one of our:... . 1. 30 day Strength Program filled with 3 workouts to complete per week targeting will areas. . 2. 30 day Metabolic Conditioning Program with 3 different workouts completed per week including Circuit, AMRAP and Pyramid style training. . 3. 30 day combination of both Strength and Metabolic Conditionig workouts. . All for a cost of just $20/wk! . This isnt just a substitution for gyms being closed. We continue to run our online programs far into the future! . Dont hesitate to contact me on how to get involved . Enjoy guys! See more

18.01.2022 Here I take you through some simple anatomy on the muscle groups that surround and protect your spine and the secret exercise to improve lower back pain

18.01.2022 PROGRAMS AND COACHES . This is kind of a rant so I wont feel bad if you decide to just keep scrolling. . Im getting really sick or everyone trying to sell these whacky and complicated programs that supposedly are going to get you crazy results. ... . What ever happened to the basics? Does no one know that you can still get great, if not better results doing a basic movements like a push up or a body weight squat? . Too many so called "Coaches" or "Trainers" out there are taking advantage of everyone situation and selling them stupid programs that require them to go to a playground or buy 5L water bottles to complete the program and get results. That to me just blows my mind. How about this so called coach goes to school and actually learns something about training! . If youre someone who has bought into one of these programs because theyve done some fancy video selling to you that 5L water bottles are anabolic, im sorry, but you have wasted your money and been fooled. . I think everyone is kidding themselves if they think we are going to be back in gyms in a few weeks. So what I would do is this. Invest in some equipment, invest in a coach that will take the time to show you what to do and educate you on basic training and nutrition principle and teach you how to apply these principles on your own. . Believe it or not, great coaches have a desire to help improve ones life not only in the gym. Im struggling to see coaches anymore who actually care about the client and not just about another payday. . Everyone needs to be a little more switched on with who they are following and listening to because your health could be on the line. Fact. See more

16.01.2022 Proud of this bloke! @emile_tait . Since this time last year when I first met him, he has made some massive progress! . Put on a heap of size which is due to his diligence in eating lots and lots of food, even when away at festivals... . Always trained hard and with great intensity. Actually listens to his body and takes rest when he needs it. And mostly, his ability to learn from those around him suggests that he will be a solid coach himself in the near future. . Diving into a strength block and getting ready for what we hope to be a footy season this year. . Keep it up big show!! See more

16.01.2022 POST WORKOUT. . There are many theories as to what the best foods or protein powders are after a workout. . Research has shown that to optimise muscle protein synthesis (the process of building muscle), a complete protein source which contains ALL the essential amino acids so that muscle can actually be built in the first place, and a dose of 20-40g depending on the individual will allow for great muscle growth. ... . Pairing carbs with your post-workout meal has shown to also enhance muscle protein synthesis but how much depends on the individual. My recommendation would be to look at having close to 50% of your daily carb intake around before and after your training. . So whats my go to source of protein at this point? A complete protein source that also tastes awesome which @nutrafresh provides. . Get your hands on some of this today and fuel your body the right way Check out their page and use code TAYLOR10 for a little discount . Ps. There is no such thing as an anabolic window where you need to get your shake in within 30min of completing your workout to ensure you dont waste the gains... See more

15.01.2022 ROPE CABLE CHEST PULL . Heres @bschubert11 performing a cable chest pull to target the lower traps and his rhomboids. . Hes battled with shoulder problems in the past and one thing we are making sure of is that they stay strong and continue to improve. ... . The rhomboids play an important role in shoulder joint stability. Its important to remember with any joint injury or area of weakness that you focus on building the muscles that surround that particular joint or weakness. . Thats how a stable joint is improved and maintained. See more

15.01.2022 PRIVATE COACHING . Now offering online private coaching to all willing and able. . Enhance your training and participate in programs and nutrition methods created by experts in the field.... . Swipe across to see what you will receive! . Why choose this? Our brand is unique and goes beyond your cookie cutter "at home" program. Great care and experience goes into each and every individual and we are not just offering another basic training or nutrition program. We offer the best. . Now is the time to get on board! . Special offer for the first 5 people to sign up with a massive 50% off the first month!! . Dont miss out. . Message me for details See more

15.01.2022 3 FACTORS THAT CREATE JOINT STABILITY . As of late I guess you could say that my eyes have been opened quite a bit when it comes to joint stability and injury prevention! . Too often we talk about injury REHAB and not enough about injury PREVENTION. This is a growing concern and it's a direct result of poor programming and trend followers. Injuries are completely avoidable and you can always find out where they stem from.... . A recent saying that I was reminded of was, "don't shoot the messenger." When someone experiences joint pain, this is simply the body telling us that something isn't quite right. Then too often, the solution is to go to work on that joint (e.g. surgery) and not address the actual problem that caused it in the first place. . So you get the surgery, never actually addressed and solved the real problem, and this brings you right back to square one. Don't shoot the messenger. . We then need to ask ourselves, okay, how do we achieve joint health and stability? Here are the 3 factors that contribute: . 1. Length of the muscle/s surrounding the joint - this can be addressed by stretching. 2. Tension of the muscle - also addressed by stretching along with foam rolling, massage etc. 3. Stability of the muscle - addressed by the length and tension of the muscle and also the bodies ability to contract the appropriate muscles. . When these 3 things are addressed and consistently worked on, you will prevent injury from occurring. . How do you know if these things have been achieved? Through trial and error, testing and re-testing, posture analysis, correct programming. . Do yourself a favour guys and get someone to look a little deeper at what's going on with your body. And please, do yourself a favour and STRETCH! See more

13.01.2022 An absolute day frit! . TWM Christmas party 2020 @urbnsurf . A strange year as we all know with some ups and downs but we came out of it no worries!... . Bring in 2021 See more

13.01.2022 WHAT DO YOUR MEALS LOOK LIKE? . @liamcoghlan here is showing us a great example of a meal that is not only tasty but is hitting his targets of Protein, Carbs and Fats. . Chicken thighs are a great source of protein and also fat believe it or not. Sweet potatoes are a great whole food choice for carbohydrates and fibre. Hes also got his asparagus to get his greens in and cauliflower too.... . Now im not suggesting you eat this meal day in day out, but use it as a baseline example for the types of foods to implement in your meals. . Remember, everyone is at a different level. Eat to your needs. . Great stuff Coggs See more

13.01.2022 NUTRITION CONSULTATIONS . Ive been having some great discussions with clients about their current Nutrition habits and discovering ways to help them either get back on track or improve further! . If youre someone who needs help, done hesitate to get in touch with me now and well get you on your way!

12.01.2022 For the past 6-8 months Ive really had a focus on improving strength in the big lifts. . Those being: Deadlift Squat... Bench press Overhead press . Ive noticed some serious improvement and my technique has been a sole focus so that I achieve longevity. . Here is my final working set of 180kg. Felt good and pumped to see the improvements. . Strength training needs patience and Ive really has to teach myself to take longer rest and train less frequently than I use to. Im progressing so that means its working . See more

12.01.2022 TWM . Its been a little over 12 months since being with TrainingwithMates and I couldnt be happier with where Im at. . Until you get the chance to work with amazing people like @danmaitland12 @alex_langridge and @liamcoghlan, you are missing out. They go above and beyond!... . Not only are these guys expert coaches, they have helped me feel like I belong in this industry. Thats something that I thrive off and what keeps me going . Im excited for the near future and what it holds See more

11.01.2022 BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOUR SPINE! . Here I go through a bit it anatomy to give you all an idea on what muscle groups help protect and strengthen our spine. . If youre someone who has lower back pain than this one is for you!

11.01.2022 Hey guys, Here is a more direct link to out Personalized Private Training Program that you can get involved in. Take a look to see what is included! Remember, the first 5 to lock it in will receive the first month at 50% off!! Get onto it now!... Hope to be working with you all soon!! https://www.trainerize.me/profile/trainingwithmates/

11.01.2022 This is a quick before and after on a behind the neck pulldown . Firstly, anything behind the neck is nearly frowned upon in the industry because of the "potential risk" it places on your neck or increased pressure on the shoulder joint. To get straight to the point, this movement to me just makes much more sense than a Military Press or a standard Lat Pulldown. **More on this to come . @sam_gilliver here shows an imbalance as you can see. All we did during these two picture...s was apply a tension release technique with a ball and some stretching and well, after applying the techniques in between just one set, you can see the difference. . This goes to show the importance of muscle tension and length when trying to correct imbalances. Something not many people go to to solve such things. . Today it's all about a special activation movement or the newest strength exercise to correct imbalances. Don't get me wrong, there is a time and place for those two areas, but to me it's not the most important. . In addition, Sam was not aware of this happening and if it wasn't addressed, the shoulders would be impacted negatively as things progressed. This is where you need those extra set of eyes who can point these things out and not just let them slide. . Create correct length, tension and muscle activation/stability to create joint health. See more

08.01.2022 REPOST . My Mum just posted this and I thought I would get it out there too . Ft. @tegan.kannar and @brownme.byash ... . Think we see a little of Beau in me See more

08.01.2022 RELAX . Although we are kind of already home most of the time "relaxing" because we cant go out as much, but are we actually relaxing? . There are so many ways that we can relax and do it properly so that our bodies can get the rest they need.... . Do you feel like youre trying to relax but your mind is racing at a million miles an hour? Doing the things you love can be a game changer to take your relaxation to the next level. . The benefits of having a clear mind and a rested body are next level and if you are someone who feels like you are always stressed from work, even while youre doing it at home, please take the time to switch off. . Focus on the things you love. Get out for a walk and leave your electronics at home. Spend more time with your kids and with your partner. . Trust me when I say, you wont know what your body and mind is missing out on until you do this. . Simple but effective See more

08.01.2022 BENCH PRESS . 2x1 @ 137.5kg. Felt and moved really smoothly. . Peanuts ... . #bench #heavy #strength #hypertrophy #weight #peanuts See more

08.01.2022 PROGRESS . At the start of 2019 this man was 85kg and wasnt sitting with a lot on his frame (pic 1+2, left side). We were looking to get some meet on his bones at this point and build. . Fast forward 6 months after we put in some nutrition plans and he had put on a good 8kgs (pic 1+2, right side).... . The third photo was taken just this morning and the photos speak for themselves. 96kg, in great shape, healthy body fat levels, muscle mass increasing and continues to get stronger by the session!. . Hes just completed some 5RM testing and here are some of his numbers: . BB Bench 85kg Safety Bar Squat 117kg Deadlift 170kg Overhead Press 50kg . Unreal progress and love training and working with this man See more

08.01.2022 Still thinking about whether you should sign up for my 8 week challenge? . Think no more!! Heres why. . Your first few weeks back into the gym will be very important for you physically and also mentally. ... . Start too hard and youll feel too sore and get disheartened. Dont do enough and youll get impatient with yourself because youre not achieving what you want. . Start off the right way with he right coaching, correct exercise prescription, appropriate volume and great nutrition habits. . You will get all of this not just given to you, but also be able to understand why youre doing it and receive the support along the way! . Take the necessary steps and put it into action! . Remember, the more people who get involved, the greater the rewards. this is for you guys! . To get started: Email: [email protected] OR PM me here! See more

08.01.2022 TIGHT HIP FLEXORS? . One of the first things people go to for "relief" or to improve flexibility in the hip region is a hip flexor stretch. . Dont get me wrong, there is a time and place for stretching (very few in my opinion), but if youre always tight, I want you to think of this.... . Your joints will always move towards an area of strength. Why is that important to know? . In order to achieve balance, you need to strengthen where it is weak. In this case with tight hip flexors (area of strength), we need to strengthen the hip extensors! Those muscle groups are the glutes and hamstrings . Simples See more

08.01.2022 ANOTHER AWESOME PROGRESSION! . Over an 8 week period, Avery had some massive success and he saw some REAL RESULTS! . Too often we look for the quick fix but he stayed the course and made some awesome, sustainable changes.... . Starting weight 232lbs (105kg) Weight now 215lbs (97kg) He went from a size 40 waist to a 36. . You can even see he's built muscle size in his upper body, especially though his shoulders, traps and arms . I'm calling this one Project Rock 2.0 . Awesome stuff bro! It's just the beginning See more

06.01.2022 HAMMER CURLS . These are a great tool I use to make sure that im staying on top of my elbow joint strength. . Hammer curls target the long head of the biceps as well as the brachialis and the brachioradialis. ... . These muscles cross over the elbow joint and will help to strengthen it over time. . I find that people who carry a lot of items during the day or are gripping a lot of things at work fall under the "elbow pain" category. . I choose to perform 3-4 sets of about 12-15 reps. Every now and then Ill throw in a heavy set and go for 6 reps or so to switch up the load a bit. . Give these a try of you want to make sure to stay on top of your elbows See more

06.01.2022 **8 WEEK TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE** . Introducing the very first TaylorSportsNutrition Transformation Online Challenge! . There is no better time to get involved in something like this to get your health back on track or take it to the next level.... . This challenge is tailored to any individual, so that means no matter where you are in your fitness journey, this is the time for you! . MASSIVE cash giveaway for the best overall transformation and other prizes as well. . Swipe across to see what is included and dont hesitate to secure your spot now! . **SPOTS LIMITED** See more

06.01.2022 TECHNICAL BREAKDOWN . Thought Id post this video of me breaking down technically towards the beginning of the lift. No one ever really posts "bad" looking lifts so if this helps someone then im happy. . Hopefully you can see where but for those who cant, my back starts to move in flexion as the lift progresses.... . Ideally we dont want this to happen during the lift but in my opinion there is no problem at all with slight flexion If the spine so long as you start and finish in the same position. . How to fix this? Break down the lift. . As you can see, coming off the floor is where the break down happens. Lock out and hip extension went smoothly so thats okay From here I would add into my programming movements that target the break down point. Eg. . Deficit deadlifts, Snatch grip deficit deadlifts and even some back extension work. . Some may say, yeah you got that up well and could possible lift heavier! But thats where you draw the line and work on your technique before causing problems for yourself down the track. It takes one step at a time. See more

06.01.2022 This is beginning to become a massive issue in the professional sporting world. Too many players getting injured and re-injured in the same area. . Whenever I see a player of this level and skill go down with the same injury, it begs the question of what are "strength and conditioning" coaches are doing with them? . All injuries (except those that come from external forces such as a player landing on your knee or some freak accident of that nature) are preventable. I'm open ...to hearing the thoughts of those who feel otherwise . This is a direct reflection of their history and what they have done with their programming in the gym to attempt to "enhance" their performance. . It's sad to see this, but unfortunately it is becoming more common in the industry. There is too much emphasis on injury rehab and not enough on injury prevention. . Take the NRL for example. Around 15 or so players did their ACL this season. That's unheard of! . How you structure your training and the emphasis you put on certain lines of movement will dictate what happens to you on the field or later on in life. Make the decision to do something about it now. See more

05.01.2022 How's this cool dude

05.01.2022 8 WEEK CHALLENGE WINNER . A massive congratulations to this man Zach Ngawaka!! . An absolutely unreal result over the last 8 weeks.... . Here is why Zach is taking home $1000 cash!! . He showed incredible resilience and accountability to both his training and nutrition and the results speak for themselves. . He was able to shave off 5kg and build lean muscle mass which resulted in cms across his waist, all while eating a large amount of food too! . He was teachable and willing to do whatever was asked of him to achieve results. . He has now built the foundations he needs to continue this journey and set himself up long term. . The goal of this 8 week challenge was to help individuals make lifestyle changes. It wasnt a challenge designed to lose huge amounts of weight or become shredded to the bone, but a challenge that helped those involved learn basic training routines and more importantly build strong nutritional habits. . Im proud of everyone who jumped on board and over the coming weeks I will be sharing some more of the success we all had together . Well done big fella. Well deserved See more

05.01.2022 RESULTS . Now im not going to take all the credit for this one because hes done it on his own, but this is what 10 days difference looks like! . Ive worked with this man for a few months now in the gym and we took his training to a new level, getting him the strongest hes ever been and had some great discussions regarding his nutrition choices.... . What did he do for 10 days? 2 things. . 1. No sugar 2. No Alcohol . Another thing you may notice is that it looks as though hes lost some weight... Well, he hasnt. And is in no way shape or form a bad thing. Something to always keep in mind is that the scales shouldnt be the only indicator in terms of seeing results. . Awesome stuff mate, keep it up . Free shoutout to whoever you think this is See more

04.01.2022 Big week coming up as the inaugural TWM #strideforstroke event takes place on Saturday the 21st Nov!. . Personally I have been really trying to get my body in a position to do either the 21km or 14km run because it is going to really push my body to do something it hasn't done in a long time. . I was recently told that I had high blood pressure. Stage 1 Hypertension they said I was in. At first I was like, yeah okay, I'll just lose a bit of weight and then itll be okay. At th...e time I was 105kg, the biggest I have ever been. But it's a bit more than just losing weight. . I first decided to have a look at this because I was finding things a lot harder to do. Breathing heavier, easy daily tasks were just things I never had energy for, sleep had gotten even worse and I felt as though things could be better. As a young 26 year old dad with two kids, it's not how things should be. . This immediately changed my whole mindset and perspective on what I was doing. I wasn't doing any type of cardio whatsoever and my gym sessions were get in, lift heavy, and get out. There is nothing wrong with that per se, but I needed to also be training arguably the most important organ in the body too, the heart. . So this event for me is to change things in a way that is going to not only get my body back in a better condition, but also reduce the chance of stroke and other heart diseases that could happen in the future, because no one is an exception to these things if you aren't taking care of yourself. . If you want to get involved also, head over to the @trainingwithmates page and donate to the cause! See more

04.01.2022 STRETCHING . Pre strength/run I completed: 1. Tension release through foam rolling and massage ball x 10-15min. 2. Just under 30min stretching.... 3. 6 x Abdominals exercises 4. 4 x Gluteal control drills . Then completed 15min run. . You can see that more time here was spent releasing, stretching and activation work compared to the "main work out." . No, I did not get weaker. No, I am not too flexible and my injury risk hasn't increased. No, I will not stop progressing from doing less "strength" work. Quite the opposite is occurring. . Learn balance and learn how to prioritise your training. See more

03.01.2022 MORE RESULTS! . This is @grant.angus and his 8 week result. Ill be honest, this man is one of the most compliment and teachable guys I know. He works hard, puts in the effort and trusts the process. . Angus had a goal of gaining lean muscle mass and he achieved that. ... . He started off at 89kgs and by the end of the 8 weeks he gained just over a kilo. Lets look closer though. . These pictures show he has actually gotten leaner through this process which is awesome! Interesting isnt it that someone can gain weight on the scales but lose body fat at the same time. And all at a solid and steady rate which is what you want. Angus is proof that you can gain muscle and lose fat at the same time, but hell tell you that it takes work and a specific approach. . If you look at this from a long term perspective, youll see that a steady approach of gaining muscle leads to long term gains and also sustainability. This isnt a quick fix, but a steady gain. . Think of what this man will achieve in the years to come if he sticks at it . Love your work Angus . Check your mailbox in the next week or so mate See more

01.01.2022 DEADLIFT . Getting into peak week, I thought Id get all my main lifts up here . After some solid feedback from Coach @australianstrengthcoach on my technique from last session, I went into this lift with some good confidence. ... . Still some minor things I would like to fix that will be coming in the next phase so that next time I lift 225kg it will feel and look a lot better. . Squat, Bench and Overhead Press to come #deadlift #squat #bench #overheadpress #1rm #strength #awkwardgrunt #checkifanyonesaw

01.01.2022 NUTRA FRESH . Proud to be involved with this awesome product. . 100% Vegan and made to perfection. ... . One thing I always look at when it comes to protein is the amino acid profile. Why? Your body cannot create proteins without all 9 essential amino acids present. . Allowing your body to be in a position to build is what we are all after. So why no go to a source like this? . Chocolate and Vanilla flavours available in 900g and 450g sizes. Shakers available too! . These jars are sick as well! Use them for storage after youve finished your first batch! . Check out @nutra.fresh or hit me up for more details! See more

01.01.2022 ALWAYS LOOK FOR IMPROVEMENT . Its so important that as coaches and also clients that we keep improving our movement and lifting skills. . Youll see here we take Dan through cues and proper execution of the Deadlift. Its been something he has always has back issues with and his technique has improved heaps!... . As a Coach, if we cannot properly execute a lift ourselves with safety and correct technique, we are putting our clients at risk of injury. . @danmaitland12 @liamcoghlan @alex_langridge and I are always learning and taking each other through movements and areas we could improve. . No single coach knows everything there is to know about the health and fitness world. Thats why we continue to learn too. See more

01.01.2022 Bit of a Flashback Friday . Guess who? #flashbackfriday