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Advantage specializes in Health and wellbeing and longivity through Personal Training and nutrition. Advantage specializes in Personal Training and Nutrition.

I have 20 years’ gym experience and graduated with distinction in Exercise Science. I have the knowledge and practical experience to help you achieve your goals. There are so many PT trainers out there it’s hard to choose, unfortunately most of them have done quick 3-month level 3 courses that really only covers the bare minimum, and some don’t even have that. These people will only give you basic pre-developed programs they give to any client regardless of there weight, fitness level, or exercise experience. They can cause serious injury, posture damage and muscle imbalances. I will assess your fitness through various testing and anthropometry and kinathropometry. Discuss your wants, and needs, and together come up with some realistic goals from which i can design a specific exercise program tailored to you! I run personal training sessions 1 on 1 or 1 on 2 inside and outside gyms, and also run group fitness boot camps sessions. I got into PT because I love to see people reach there potential. A lot of the time people under estimate themselves, and that’s a mental thing. I’m here to give you the tools and knowledge to be mentally tough and physically tough. I love empowering people so they feel they can tackle anything in life. When you get into a routine and start seeing improvements come thick and fast that builds your confidence to achieve greater things in any aspect of your life – Its promotes a cycle of success! Areas of fitness Advantage specialize in is:
• Weight loss and toning
• Core and joint stability & Muscular balancing
• Strength and conditioning
• Muscle gain
• Sport specific training

Advantage also specialises in Nutrition. Nutrition is so fundamental in getting results in weight loss, muscle gain, and to perform to your potential in sports, and for just general health. Many people do not have a clue what they should be eating, and looking at the internet for guidance can often confuse you more as there are so much contradicting information. Unlike the internet I can specifically look at your diet and give you guidance specific to what your trying to achieve based on your individual weight, height, age, energy expenditure and personal circumstances. Areas of nutrition Advantage can help with:
• Weight loss/management
• Muscle gain and body building
• Sports & Training nutrition
• Dietary intolerance and allergy management
• Nutritional supplement advice
• Work place energy improvement and stress reduction
• General Health

14/11/2025

Start lifting ! 💪💪💪❤️

31/10/2025

Engaging in 30 to 60 minutes of weekly strength training is linked to a roughly 10–17% reduction in overall mortality risk.”

14/10/2025

Emerging research shows that resistance training—like lifting weights—can spark swift, short-lived shifts in gene activity within skeletal muscle, occurring just hours after a workout. These changes are driven by mechanical tension, calcium fluctuations, cellular energy shifts, and the release of signaling molecules such as myokines. Together, these stimuli launch a molecular chain reaction that rewires gene expression, enabling the muscle to adapt, repair, and grow.

Here’s how it unfolds:

🔧 Mechanical Tension & Signal Activation
When muscles contract under load, they experience mechanical stress. This stress is detected by mechanosensitive structures within the muscle fibers, triggering intracellular signaling cascades—most notably the mTORC1 pathway, a central driver of protein synthesis and muscle hypertrophy.

⚡ Intracellular Signals & Energy Sensors
Contractions also elevate calcium (Ca²⁺) levels and shift the AMP:ATP ratio, signaling energy expenditure. These changes activate enzymes like CaMKII and AMPK, which translocate to the nucleus and switch on transcription factors that regulate gene expression.

🧬 Epigenetic Remodeling
Exercise doesn’t alter the DNA code itself, but it does reshape how genes are accessed. This is achieved through epigenetic mechanisms—modifications that influence gene activity without changing the genetic sequence.

• DNA Demethylation: Chemical tags (methyl groups) are stripped from gene promoter regions, particularly those tied to energy metabolism and mitochondrial function (e.g., PGC-1α, PDK4), making these genes more transcriptionally active.
• Histone Modification: Acetylation and other chemical tweaks to histone proteins loosen the DNA-histone complex, opening up chromatin and allowing transcription machinery to access key genes more efficiently.

🧠 The Takeaway
This finely tuned molecular response equips muscle cells to rapidly shift into an adaptive state—gearing up for recovery, growth, and improved metabolic function in response to training stress.

Do you lift?

09/10/2025

Cocoa flavanols may help counter age-related inflammation, especially in those with elevated baseline levels.

In a two-year study involving nearly 600 older adults, daily intake of 500 mg of cocoa flavanols led to an annual reduction of 8.4% in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP)—a key biomarker linked to chronic, low-grade inflammation associated with aging. The most notable improvements were seen in individuals with higher initial inflammation, women, and those managing diabetes.

While other markers like IL-6 and TNF-α remained unchanged, the targeted drop in CRP suggests a focused anti-inflammatory effect. This may help explain cocoa’s broader cardiovascular impact, including signals of reduced mortality, improved blood pressure regulation, and potential benefits for heart rhythm and ocular health.

Though not a cure-all, cocoa flavanols appear to offer a subtle but meaningful way to ease the inflammatory burden that tends to accumulate with age.

29/09/2025

L-theanine—an amino acid discovered in green tea back in the 1940s—is known for its calming effects and support for restful sleep 🍵
Recent research in mice suggests it may also help inhibit the spread of prostate cancer, which ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men globally 🧵

L-theanine is a naturally occurring compound found mainly in green and black tea. It’s recognized for its ability to ease stress, calm anxiety, and support the body’s anti-inflammatory responses. Many people also take it in supplement form, with typical daily doses ranging from 100 to 400 mg.

23/09/2025

Be the hero in your story! - the story of your life. Pretend there’s a documentary and a film crew following you around this will add accountability to your life. If you eat crappy food, skip work outs, can’t stop smoking, maybe you have compromised values in your life? Over time you will start to de-value yourself and lose respect. So what if you have fu**ed your life up till now and your 40 years old, today is the day you say no more! Great success stories start with failures. today I will be the man/woman I want to be and your hero story begins! Your past self does not define your future self. Every day is a battle against the resistance to do nothing or succumb to your vices, it’s human nature , if you get through today beating that resistance you have won the day and the battle begins tommorw it’s on going but the more you do it the more you value yourself and the easier it becomes to maintain. Happiness is over coming obstacles and adversity💪💪💪

motivation

12/09/2025

TGIF ! Whats your weekend plans ? I live playing guitar and writing music in my spare time! In the weekends though I’m pretty tied up with work but going to this weekend so pretty excited !

Let me know your plans

08/09/2025

How well do you sleep?

Click link 🔗 in bio for a comprehensive look at sleep and how it effects body, benefits , cons of not sleeping well, and supplementation and protocols to sleep better !
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15/08/2025

At Advantage Fitness, we don’t just train bodies—we train minds. We ask questions.

We challenge norms. We advocate—for our clients, our community, and ourselves. If that makes us “difficult,” we’ll wear it like a badge of honor.

Because real growth doesn’t come from silence. It comes from standing up for what matters. We’re not here to fit in. We’re here to build something that lasts—through grit, integrity, and relentless authenticity.

This is a space for critical thinkers. For people who want more than surface-level motivation. For those who value truth over trend.

We don’t do performative. We do personal. We don’t do uniformity. We do individuality. We don’t do silence. We speak up.If that resonates—welcome to the movement. 💪💪🙌❤️👊

10/08/2025

I just picked up a client who is 82! Such a inspiration !

Starting late? Doesn’t matter. Showing up does.
Research shows that people aged 65–79 who exercise just 4 hours a week live, on average, 4 years longer. That’s not just extra time—it’s extra quality time. More sunsets. More laughter. More strength.

Whether you’re 30, 50, or 70, your body still responds to movement.
Muscle doesn’t care how old you are—it just wants to be used. 💪

So if you’ve been thinking it’s too late to start…
It’s not.
It’s right on time.

Let’s make those extra years count.

30/07/2025

🏋️‍♀️ Why Compound Lifts Should Be Your Gym BFF 💥Let’s talk efficiency, power, and serious gains. Compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, bench press, and pull-ups work multiple muscle groups at once—meaning more results in less time.Here’s what they bring to your training game:🔥 Maximum Muscle ActivationYou’re hitting major muscle groups simultaneously—hello full-body strength!⏱️ Time-SavingNo need to isolate every muscle. One move = multiple wins.💪 Build Real-World StrengthThese lifts mimic natural movement patterns, helping you perform better in daily life or sports.🧠 Boost Hormone ResponseHeavy lifts trigger testosterone and growth hormone, which are key for building muscle and burning fat.📈 Progress You Can MeasureTrack your numbers and feel the difference. Strength is empowering...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

24/07/2025

💪 Muscle isn’t just for looks—it’s your healthspan hero.As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes crucial for long-term health. It protects your joints, boosts metabolism, improves insulin sensitivity, and even supports brain health. Strong muscles = strong foundation.🧬 More muscle, more yearsHigher muscle mass is linked to reduced risk of chronic disease, better mobility, and greater independence later in life. It’s not just about living longer—it’s about living better.🚶‍♂️💥 Movement is medicine. Resistance is the prescription.Strength training doesn’t need to be intimidating. Consistency beats intensity—start light, progress steadily, and let your future self thank you....... • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Johnsonville
Wellington
6037

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+64220246145

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