The below information has been selected by Fitness Staff to assist Members with;
- Developing a more comprehensive understanding of a healthy lifestyle, and,
- Learning new and varied training techniques.
- How to use of equipment
This page may also feature information from Personal Trainers, website reviews and fitness industry blogs … So call-back, and regularly check this page for new ideas and/ or the latest trends in health & fitness.
Our Matrix Equipment: See how to use our Machines (and their purpose)
The MMAFC has a range of equipment, that will cater for your every need, every body part and every muscle. Most of our equipment has been supplied by Matrix – a J&J Company that leads the way in fitness equipment.
EQUIPMENT: See our machines in action below. If you see equipment in our gym, and we have not posted a video about it, please see our friendly PT’s and they will be more than happy to show you around each piece works, and how it will benefit you.
- Glute Trainer – Free weights (click here)
- Multi-Press (Shoulder / Bench Press) – Pin Loaded (click here)
- Leg Extension / Leg Curl – Pin Loaded (click here)
- Chin / Dip Assist – Pin Loaded (click here)
- Lat Pull Down – Specific Pin Loaded (click here)
- Lat Pull Down – Pin Loaded (click here)
- Breaker Olympic Flat Bench Press (click here)
- 45 Degree Leg Press (click here)
Something New Something Old (some exercise ideas)
EXERCISES: Our PT’s work very hard to offer all members advice and suggestions about new exercises. However, we have added a few oldies and newbies that you may wish to try. Keep in mind that these will change every 2 months – so be sure to check back here. 🙂
FOR YOUR CORE
- Around-the-World-Plank (click here)
- Bird Dog (click here)
- Full-Body Alternating Crunch (click here)
- Jab – Cross – Hook – Hop Combo (click here)
FOR YOUR WHOLE BODY
Featured Personal Trainer: Michelle Bridges
Michelle Bridges attended high school in Nelson Bay, New South Wales, and more or less became a household name during her appearances on The Biggest Loser since 2007.
In addition, Michelle is the author of several books, including:
- Losing the Last 5 Kilos: Your Kick-Arse Guide to Looking and Feeling Fantastic
- Crunch Time Cookbook: 100 Knockout Recipes for Rapid Weight Loss
- Losing The Last 5 Kilos
- 5 Minutes A Day
- Everyday Weight Loss
- Your Best Body
Below are some of Michelle’s YouTube videos
- Michelle Bridges – 5 minute Fitball workout
- Michelle Bridges – 5 Minute Dumbbell Workout
- Michelle Bridges – 5 Minute Weighted Barbell workout
- Time for a stretch: workout cool down with Michelle Bridges
- Michelle Bridges Recipe for Fruity Protein Balls
- Mango and Banana Popsicle Recipe – Michelle Bridges
- Michelle Bridges discusses Healthy eating when pregnant
For information about about Michelle Bridges go to the Michelle Bridges Web Page