KT's BLOG
YOU GO, I GO – partner workout
In a recent post I talked about how you can incorporate your kids in your exercise schedule so not only you can keep your workouts consistent, but how you set a great example to them about keeping healthy and well. If you missed it click here Exercising with your...
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Stretch your way around Australia
Being fit and healthy means a lot of things to a lot of people. There are many components to being fit and healthy, building and maintaining muscle and aerobic fitness are just some. You need to think about flexibility, too. Stretching can help. You may think of...
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Travel-Friendly, mini resistance band workout
When it comes to resistance training, using your body weight is the best starting point to develop your strength and mobility. But stepping it up and incorporating mini bands into your workout can be the challenge you have been waiting for. The beauty of these wide...
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Traveling with back pain: No thanks!
Sore lower backs are a reoccurring issue that comes up on a regular basis. I see it in my new clients when they come to train with me and I hear it from those of you that are travelling. No one wants to be in pain. Its awful, its depressing and debilitating, but it...
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Traveling fit kids
Finding time to workout while traveling can be a difficult task, but add kids to the mix and it can seem almost impossible! Going to a gym in a local town can lead to the question of “who’s going to watch the kids?”, while working outdoors can lead to the question of...
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Just do something
"Just do Something. Do your best to check the 'movement' box everyday.” That’s typically my response when asked about how to deal with the challenges of exercising when you are on the road or leading a busy home life. Different climates, different schedules, different...
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How mobility training can keep you traveling longer
When we think of keeping fit and healthy, we think of things like walking, weight training and increasing your heart rate to improve your cardio capacity. These are essential to leading a healthy long life and these aspects of fitness are generally the main focus in...
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Smoothie Travels
Its sometimes hard to eat healthy all the time when travelling. Often we just run out of ideas (or is that just me!) on what to eat to stay healthy. Of course we indulge in less healthy alternatives, but keeping up good habits allows us to enjoy cakes, bickies and...
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Exercise: Where do we begin
If you are planning to hit the road (excitement building) or are already travelling (lucky buggers) you might already know it can be physically demanding as well as wonderfully relaxing all at the same time. There are the activities of setting up camp frequently,...
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Apple & Raisin Muffins
Ingredients 1 ½ cups almond flour/meal 3 tbsp coconut flour 1 tbsp cinnamon ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp sea salt 1 apple grated with or without skin 3 eggs (including yolks) 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted) 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp vanilla...
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Pork schnitzel with zucchini & sweet potato wedges
Ingredients 600g sweet potatoes, cut into thin wedges 2 large zucchini, cut into thin wedges ¼ cup plain flour 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 1 cup fresh wholegrain breadcrumbs ¹/³ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 4 un-crumbed pork schnitzels (about 500g) 1 x 300g kale...
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Pesto Chicken Wrap
Ingredients 1 wrap 1-2 tps basil pesto 90g cooked chicken 1/4 medium Lebanese cucumber, sliced thinly 1/4 medium capsicum, seeded and sliced 1⁄4 cup alfalfa sprouts, washed and dried apple, grated Directions Spread pesto down centre of wrap. Layer ingredients, fold...
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Cinnamon & Coconut Bread
Ingredients 2 ½ cups white self-raising flour 1 ½ cups desiccated coconut 1 tsp cinnamon 1 ¼ cups So Good™ Almond Milk Unsweetened ½ cup olive oil 1/3 cup honey 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tbs flaked coconut Directions 1. Combine flour, coconut and cinnamon in a bowl. 2....
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Outdoor Circuit Workout
Thought I might share with you a great workout that I completed, as it is quick, effective and a total body workout. The best part of all is that it can be done anywhere, with very little equipment (1 x resistance band & 1 x mini band). Just to make is extra special I...
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A perfectly balanced strength workout
As a fitness coach for the last 9 years, I have spent a lot of time putting together workouts to suit many different clients needs and to attain various health and fitness goals. There is one simple structure that I always stick to for creating workouts for both...
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