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Norwegian 4x4 Training Protocol Benefits for Endurance and Heart Health
Four hard minutes can feel long. Repeat it four times, with easy recovery between efforts, and you have one of the most practical interval sessions for building endurance without spending hours on the road, bike, rower or treadmill. The Norwegian 4 x 4 training protocol is simple: four intervals of four minutes at a hard but controlled effort, separated by three minutes of easier movement. It is often linked to Norwegian endurance research and has become popular because it ta
Rob Paterson
Oct 224 min read


Why Strength Training After 45 Is the Key to Better Health and Aging
After 45, the body starts sending clearer messages. Stairs feel steeper. Jars feel tighter. A sore back hangs around longer than it used to. None of this means decline is inevitable, but it does mean muscle matters more than ever. Strength training is one of the most effective ways to protect health, independence, and quality of life through midlife and beyond. It supports muscle, bones, balance, metabolism, joints, mood, and everyday confidence. It also does not require a gy
Rob Paterson
Oct 178 min read
Creatine Supplementation
Here are some important facts about creatine supplementation : Enhances Muscle Strength and Power : Creatine increases phosphocreatine...
Rob Paterson
May 26, 20251 min read


Fluid: Who Really Needs It?
The AIS Sports Nutrition, © Australian Sports Commission Don't get into the habit of eating or drinking in a marathon race: some...
Rob Paterson
May 7, 20256 min read
Rob Paterson
May 1, 20250 min read


Focus on fitness, not just fat loss, for lasting success
Simon Rosenbaum, UNSW Australia Getting fit and losing weight are consistently among the top New Year’s resolutions , and January is the...
Rob Paterson
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Guide Balls: Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls vs Lacrosse Balls
Brooke Thomas. 16/Feb/2016 As a Yoga Tune Up teacher and Rolfing practitioner I spend a lot of my work life getting people to roll around...
Rob Paterson
Apr 27, 20256 min read


Coffee companion: how that muffin or banana bread adds to your waistline
Kathy Chapman , University of Sydney Whether it’s a coffee in hand as we walk through the office door, or a way to beat the 3pm slump,...
Rob Paterson
Apr 27, 20252 min read


How to Measure Up: 4 Tips for Long-Term Fitness Success
Simon Rosenbaum , Lecturer, UNSW Australia 1. Avoid a “All-or-Nothing” mentality and remember that every bit of time spent exercising ...
Rob Paterson
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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