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05/12/2022

| 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 |

My reaction when someone asks how the Christmas party is going to go on Saturday 😅

Kicking things off at the village belle 4pm - 9pm into electric 😈

Be there or be square 👊🏼

04/12/2022

| 𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 |

Kettlebell swings have a heap of benefits, such as improved cardiovascular fitness, strength, and power 🦾

A high intensity exercise yet low impact so a great option that can really pack a punch 👊🏼

Kettlebell swings are also a great option for training the glutes and hamstring 🍑

03/12/2022

| 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 |

If your looking to get the most out of your training it is a good idea to have someone there to push you along when things get tough 😤💪🏼

03/12/2022

| 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 |

Great for:
- Growing glutes
- Improving mobility
- Strengthening lower back
- Enhancing sports performance

😊

02/12/2022

| 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 |

This is the gold standard service that we provide. Because of the nature of being 1-on-1 with our coaches for the entire time we are able to go really in-depth with your coaching experience 😮

Personal Training at The Hunt is an entirely personalised approach; from the moment you walk in you will have our undivided attention 💪🏼

Personal Training is a customised experience designed to focus on you and your body; creating and maintaining positive change by setting and smashing individual, specific goals 🤓

If results it what you are after then this may be the service for you 🦾

30/11/2022

| 𝗚𝗢𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗦 |

Similar to other squatting movements, goblet squats mainly work the quads and glutes. You are holding the weight at the front, so the core, lats and upper back muscles will also be working to keep the dumbbell in place while stopping the torso from falling forward

Goblet squats are a great introduction to squatting if you haven’t squatted much before. They help reinforce good technique, while not loading the spine, which is great for those who also suffer from back pain when doing regular barbell squats

29/11/2022

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This is the app we use for all my client's training programs 🤓

Yeah, so what, we are fancy and use cool things like a training app 😂

We also do these really awesome poses where we look like models 😎

29/11/2022

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Split squats are one of our favorite exercises for the lower body because they have so many benefits:

- Improve strength
- Add muscle mass
- Help with fat loss
- Improve hip and ankle mobility

Some key points to focus on when completing split squats:

- Keep the head in a neutral position by looking straight ahead
- Maintain a neutral spine
- Retract the shoulder blades
- Brace the abs

Benefits can vary depending on how you program the exercise into your workout, and also how you modify the movement to target certain muscle groups.

With this movement, it's always best to choose the variation that directly relates to the goal you are trying to achieve

26/11/2022

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Sleep is an important bodily function that allows both our bodies and our minds to be recharged. Inadequate sleep has been linked to increase risk of chronic disease such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and poor mental health

Tips to improve sleep
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol and large meals before bed
- Maintain low light levels in your bedroom and keep at a comfortable temperature
- Comfortable bedding and sleep environment
- Exercise during the day
- Try and refrain from using screens before bed as blue light can impact your circadian rhythm

25/11/2022

| 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗨𝗣𝗦 |

At The Hunt we love Step-Ups. There are so many different variations that help keep training fun and exciting.

This also makes them a great options when looking to target a specific outcome.

Whether it be building muscle mass, dropping body fat, gaining strength or improving sports performance the Step-Up has you covered.

24/11/2022

| 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 |

Show us your 🍑 it's sale time 😂

Our first-ever merch sale. Jumpers, hoodies and t-shirts will all be BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. Sale will be on from tomorrow until next Friday. Limited stock so get in quick before it all runs out

23/11/2022

| 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 |

SPT is the best way to train with friends, while also focusing on your own individual goal. It is group training with an individualized training program.

23/11/2022

| 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 |

Water is a staple in our everyday life as we need to drink water everyday to combat dehydration. Mild dehydration has been linked to impaired cognitive function, reduced alertness, and reduced exercise capacity.

Tips to increasing water consumption:
- Carry a water bottle with you
- Drinking tea or adding flavour to your water – e.g. lemons, raspberry, mint
- Set hourly goals/targets to hit

21/11/2022

| 𝗧𝗥𝗫 𝗥𝗢𝗪 |

A classic exercise that is a staple for all our clients here at The Hunt. It is a staple because it can be easily scaled to met the needs of all.

The further under the feet and the more horizontal the body, the harder the exercises will be.

This movement can also be tailored to met the goal of the client. Whether it's injury prevention, fat loss or muscle growth this movement has you covered.

20/11/2022

| 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗡𝗦 |

Meet Shanae Cairns - The face behind The Hunt’s Social Media 📸

Shanae has a bachelor's degree in Psychology and is currently completing her Masters of Social Work at Deakin University.

Her passion for social media came off the back of successfully running for own Instagram and TikTok accounts where she has grown quiet the following.

Please say hello and get her a smile as she goes about making more awesome videos and reels for us here at The Hunt

19/11/2022

| 𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 |

Using a split stance is a great way to make an exercise more challenging. It will help place more demand on the core to stabilise the body, also helping to improve your balance.

Using a split stance is also a great way to add variation to an exercise, helping break up the monotony which comes from doing the same movement over and over again.

19/11/2022

| 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗦 |

Minerals are the other subset of micronutrients that are needed in our diets. Like vitamins, minerals are found in the body in small amounts and essential for bodily function. Minerals are also found in a variety of fruit and vegetables as well as meat and dairy products.

Therefore eating a balanced diet from all 5 food groups is important for ensuring you’re eating enough minerals. Certain minerals are fortified in our water or in our everyday foods such as fluorine, iodine and calcium. Supplementation of minerals like vitamins is not necessary unless you have an identified deficiency.

Overconsumption of minerals can also cause toxicity in the body and be harmful.

17/11/2022

| 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗔 𝗕𝗢𝗫 |

The Box Squat was popularized by westside barbell. A gym in the states where many of the strongest people in the world, have and still do train

In my early days I trained with some amazing athletes and coaches who had trained at westside

I really noticed an improvement in my overall strength as well as my athletic performance from using methods utilized by westside barbell, especially the box squat

So even now my programming is heavily influenced by these guys and these types of movements. I always find myself gravitating back to this movement in particular

Benefits of the Box Squat:

- It helps minimize the stretch reflex, a natural response that occurs in the body. Minimizing this at times can really help improve strength

- It’s a great tool for teaching people how to squat, as it is an excellent way of teaching people how to use their hips when squatting

- And therefore it’s a great way to target the glutes and posterior chain

16/11/2022

| 𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗦 |

Vitamins are one subset of the micronutrients needed in out diet. Vitamins are found in the body in small amounts and are essential for our bodies to maintain healthy and keep optimal function. There are varieties of vitamins that are found in an abundance of fruit and vegetables. The most effective way to ensure you’re eating a diet rich in all vitamins is to eat the rainbow and consume a variety of foods from all 5 food groups. Supplementation of vitamins should only be necessary if you have an identified deficiency. Some of our everyday food items are fortified with vitamins such as thiamine In bread. Water soluble vitamins specifically are unable to be stored in the body for long periods of time and therefore excess consumption via supplementation only resorts in the vitamins being filtered out of our bodies via our urine output. Over-consumption of some vitamins such as vitamin D and vitamin A can also cause toxicity in large doses.

16/11/2022

| 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 |

Aside from the benefits of overhead pressing, the landmine press can also increase your core stability and anti-rotational strength. Because you're pressing the weight with one arm, and your body is inherently imbalanced from either a standing or kneeling position, your core muscles will have to stay braced throughout to prevent your torso from rotating helping to improve your core stability.

14/11/2022

| 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗦 |

What I have noticed is that people still struggle at times to effectively complete pressing exercises
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So here is a list of things to consider when completing these movements so that you make sure you are properly execute them and getting the most out of your efforts.
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Make sure your feet are flat and grasping the floor. So many people try and combine upper body pushing movements with their feet in the air and personally I believe for most people this isn’t the best way to perform these movement. Especially when looking to improve your strength and increase your muscle mass.
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Even though you are lying on a bench it’s vital that you still brace the abdominal wall and create tension through your body. From your legs, to your abdominals, and then all the way up to your hands create tension.
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Part of this will come from the retraction and depression of the shoulder blades. What does this mean? Squeeze the shoulder blades back and down to keep the upper back tight!
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As I said, all of this will help create tension in the body and a solid base to press from. Think of the foundations of a house or building. The stronger the base the more you can add on top.

13/11/2022

| 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 |

The incline press is one of the most commonly used exercises in any gym and for good reason.
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It is great for building upper body strength and increasing muscle mass. It’s a compound movement so it involves more than one joint. This means that rather than just the chest working, we also get the shoulders and triceps involved as well. Bang for buck is always a massive plus if you don’t want to spend every minute of your life in the gym!
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You can do it with a variety of different pieces of equipment, which helps keep it fun and interesting. What you want to get out of the exercise will help determine which option will work best for you

12/11/2022

| 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 |

Sometimes get a bad wrap (see what we did there) but for most it’s a solid warm up as it allows the client to get in the right head space and be provided with some solid tactile feedback.

10/11/2022

| 𝗕𝗨𝗟𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗦 |

Love hate relationship between Bulgarian split squats. Can be one of the most brutal exercises out there with a slow tempo or high reps. Great substitution for a squat if you have issues with weights on your back.

Programmed for a lot of clients at our studio

09/11/2022

| 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗢𝗪 |

A great exercise which can be easily progressed or regressed by changing your angle. The more upright you are the easier it is and vise versa to make it harder.

How many can you do parallel to the ground?

08/11/2022

| 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 |

Quickest 100 and 500m ski erg? What’s yours?

07/11/2022

| 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 |

When looking to combat injuries we always advise a healthy dose of unilateral work, or in other words, exercises that work one leg or one arm.

Think movements like a single-leg squat or a one-arm overhead press. The list of unilateral exercises really is endless. Some other common ones which are often overlook as being unilateral are dumbbell presses, split squats and step-ups.

07/11/2022

| 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 |

Progression doesn’t have to be measured in reps and sets. Movement efficiency, relying less on external support, being more comfortable with the exercise are also good measures of improvement.

Don’t get caught in the trap of always doing more and thinking it’s better

06/11/2022

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Different people with different programs all working in the same area. No two programs are the same and your program will be tailored for your goals

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