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If you think you’re too fat, too thin, or maybe even, that you don’t exercise enough, you could be in for a surprise. Your subconscious mind could very likely be limiting both your results, and your enjoyment of life. In a landmark Harvard University study, the participants were hotel cleaners. It’s a busy, often physically […]

In a world where time is a precious commodity and demands never seem to cease, prioritising your activities becomes imperative. One activity often overlooked or sidelined is exercise. Yet the benefits extend far beyond physical fitness, impacting your mental well-being and overall productivity. It could be timely to consider that exercise is not a luxury,

Club Physical’s Chloe had a shock ‘market insight’ being among a group of fellow travellers surveyed last week. A luxury train company had sponsored Chloe to a week’s tour across Australia, while she reviewed the service for her travel channel. Apart from Club Physical’s Tina there were a-number of wealthy (older) Australian and American couples.

No matter whether you are, when you lead you become a target for criticism. With these days of social media, it’s so much easier for the brave keyboard warriors to find fault. I’ll never forget the day I saw a local builder turned weekend soccer ref. Subjected to ongoing loud and rude taunts from other

Club Physical’s 12-Week Transformation Challenge starts on Monday 12th February (one week away). Historically, some people will achieve lifesaving ‘results’. While others will quit before enjoying getting there. For those who stick-with-it, the life-value is priceless. But for those who give-up, well, they might not realise their full potential. Success in any endeavour requires resilience,

When you come to the club you might get a slight shock to see three rather hairy faces staring at you. No, we not referring to Whitney, Tina and Brahm but this beautiful rain-forest Gorilla family of three. You might be aware that Gorillas have now been-listed as an endangered species, due to habitat loss,

How do you think it would affect your life if you could see ahead NOW, to what would be the most important ingredients for your personal happiness? Recently a large group of millennials were asked what would make them happy. 80% said, “To become rich” and 50% also said “To become famous”. Eighty-six years ago,

Hey there fitness enthusiasts! Get ready to FLEX your mind and your muscles because we’re about to dive into the world of mind-power gains, bravery and even some ancient secrets to longevity. Last week we talked about how some incredible achievers powered through challenges while others made excuses and stayed comfy on the couch. We’re

Have you heard the saying ‘a ship without a rudder’? It refers to not having a direction or a plan. Once you do have a plan, set a goal date, write it down, and almost like a miracle, the likelihood of it happening is very likely. While it’s fair that we all define ‘success’ in

In the fast-changing world around us, there is one constant growing passion. And that’s the desire by almost ALL of us to be able to enjoy good health, long term. The interest in holistic wellness is on a steep growth curve. As predicted a few years back we are now living in the ‘Wellness Revolution’.

Celebrating the completion of their ‘first’ twelve-weeks, participants on Club Physical’s 12-Week Transformation discovered that they now have something in common. Each of the Top Five pictured here has been able to REDUCE their ‘body-age’ by at least ONE YEAR! From left is Donna (one year younger) Andrea (two years younger) Brian (three years younger)

An estimated 20,000 locals turned out to enjoy the annual Te Atatu Christmas Parade on Saturday with Club Physical fielding its 30th plus yearly entry. Riding XRIDE cycles and lifting weights to the delight of the children (and mums n dads) from, left was Brahm, Tina, Georgia, Mary, Mischa and Shelley, with Sarah and Paul

In a lifestyle that many would shun, Deon Martin-Rata made a decision at the age of seventeen to be in a profession that helps others and that had ‘purpose’. At the time, Deon herself needed to be lifted out of a state-of-depression and incredibly she chose one of the most challenging professions to do it.

Now a regular face at the club, it’s easy to see what led Tash to develop her strong, resilient nature. Originally born ‘up North’ Tash endured a ‘broken family’ with significant trauma. In fact, she completed over three years of psychological therapy as a result in 2020. Tash and her partner Lucas, a concrete-layer, have

Without self-discipline it’s unlikely that you will succeed in life. The Oxford Dictionary defines self-discipline as the ability to control your feelings and overcome your weaknesses. Unfortunately, some in society have grown-up lacking discipline that has led to greater problems in life and relationships. Discipline is generally a healthy thing. Katherine Lee of the publication

Keen Netballer, Tayla-lee was devastated when injured in a game last year. The ACL injury required an operation and, now just 12 weeks post-op she has still needed pain-killers everyday. That was until Tayla-lee started using Club Physical’s new RECOVERY ROOM. Contrast-Therapy is promoted worldwide as having a healing benefit for athletes and for those under

The original Coppertone cartoon helped make the brand famous. It infers that you can prepare your body for summer FUN and that the sun-cream will help you to get a deep dark tan. Skin cancer risk wasn’t a common subject back then and the ‘darker’ you could make yourself was quite the revered status symbol.

What about the value of ‘a moment’? There are a handful of moments in my life that have been precious and priceless. In one quick recollection, my son and I had been racing one another on our mountain bikes around Hobsonville Point. That was before it looks like it does today. Having just returned home

This is for your currently inactive friend, not you. Your future happiness and freedom from disease will be a result of the choices you make today. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that over sixty percent of those in hospital have arrived there due to poor lifestyle choices. As a result of successive New

In Alex Tysen’s book ‘Health Supercharged’ he rightly points out that many of us tend to think of our bodies as a machine. When we develop a problem, like say ‘sleeping’, we simply drop a pill for it. Yet perhaps a failing of Western medicine, we are not understanding that our body is a complex