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Eliot Hird

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January 8, 2023

Starting Your Fitness Journey Right

Getting started on a new fitness or exercise program can be overwhelming.  Walking into a…
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December 8, 2022

Weightlifting Shoes

If you started running regularly, you would likely buy a new pair of running shoes.…
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November 30, 2022

Beat the Christmas Bulge

Christmas is fast approaching and the party and holiday season is upon us. For many,…
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October 5, 2022

5 Reasons Why Women Should be Lifting Weights

I’m sure you’ve heard it all before. Lifting heavy weights makes women bulky. Lifting ruins…
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August 5, 2022

Protein. What is it? And Why is it so Important?

When speaking to people about diets, the health effects of fat and carbohydrates can often…
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July 3, 2022

Winter Training – Benefits and Tips

      The gravitational pull of your blankets can be very strong at 5:30…
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June 24, 2022

Progressive Overload – What is it and Why Should You Care?

What is Progressive Overload Progressive overload is a training principle where the demands on the…
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July 10, 2021

Quick Guide to Goal Setting

  If you want to succeed, goals are a must. Without them, you lack focus…
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July 3, 2021

Sleep. Why is it so Important?

Although often overlooked, a good night's sleep is incredibly important for your overall health and…
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June 25, 2021

Mobility, the Often Neglected Part of Your Training Routine

Muscle, strength, endurance and fat loss are the things often thought of when thinking about…
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March 12, 2021

The Paleo Diet

What Is The Paleo Diet The paleo diet is a dietary approach based around foods…
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March 11, 2021

The Open – To Redo or Not to Redo

The Open The CrossFit Open is an exciting time in most CrossFit gyms. For many…
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February 17, 2021

If It Fits Your Macros

What Is IIFYM? For the longest time, when it came to weight, the number of…
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February 11, 2021

The Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet is probably one of the most talked-about eating plans right now. It…
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February 3, 2021

Intermittent Fasting

"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" I'm sure you have heard this…
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September 26, 2018

Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath – Which one is best for you?

If you are recovering from an injury, experiencing aches and pains or having trouble with…
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August 29, 2018

5 Supplements to Optimise Your Health and Nutrition

The typical western diet is high in nutrient-poor processed foods, full of refined grains and…
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August 27, 2018

Sam’s Story on Multiple Sclerosis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhpLADzHjzw Sam is not only a much-loved member of our family at CrossFit Bayswater but…
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July 25, 2018

Finding Your Motivation

Finding motivation to exercise can be hard at times. When its cold and wet your…
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July 4, 2018

Workout Tips For when You’re Travelling

It is the middle of winter and freezing cold right now in Melbourne, so a…
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June 19, 2018

10 Ways to Curb Your Bad Eating Habits

10 Ways to Curb Your Bad Eating Habits Hide Your Vices This step seems pretty…
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June 5, 2018

Just started exercising. Why am I in so much pain?

What you are feeling is known as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). The general consensus…
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May 31, 2018

Which Protein Is Best For You?

What is Protein Powder and Should I Take It? So maybe you’ve been working out…
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May 31, 2018

What Protein Is Best For You?

What is Protein Powder and Should I Take It? So maybe you’ve been working out…
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