http://www.maxxfit.com.au/ Mon, 21 May 2012 01:18:37 maxxfit Australia Pty Ltd Articles http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Luke-Murphy-Athlete-Profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Luke-Murphy-Athlete-Profile.html  Luke Murphy Favourite Food: Crumb lamb cutlets (only the lean cutlets) with fettucine Carbonara Best Holiday Destination: Wanaka, New Zealand South Island - Skiing Pick 5 people living or dead who you would invite to dinner: Trace, Tom, Milly, Paddy and Buster Why do you exercise: Initially it was because Trace and I were up at 4.00 am anyway with the kids but now it is to... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Vegetable-and-bean-fritters-with-tomato-salsa.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Vegetable-and-bean-fritters-with-tomato-salsa.html   Ingredients   Bean fritters 150g cauliflower 150g broccoli 1 x 400g can of lima or butter beans 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste 2 tbsp rolled oats 1/2 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped canola oil for cooking Tomato salsa 2 tomatoes, finely diced 1 small cucumber, finely diced 1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Kettlebells.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Kettlebells.html Everyone can benefit from a regular kettlebell workout: from those who just want to look and feel good, to elite athletes of all kinds. Primarily a kettlebell workout will develop your all-important body core – back, hips and trunk. You’ll also burn fat at an amazing rate and exercise your cardio-vascular system. Because you use your whole body to control the kettlebell you will also strengthen arms and legs. You... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Lamb-shoulder-with-cannellini-beans-and-a-crumb-crust.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Lamb-shoulder-with-cannellini-beans-and-a-crumb-crust.html Ingredients 300g cannellini beans, soaked overnight 3 tbsp olive oil 2 large carrots, diced 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 shoulder lamb, boned and cut into 4cm cubes 1/2 cup good-quality tomato pasta sauce 2 cups veal or chicken stock sea salt and fresh black pepper 1 bay leaf large sprig rosemary fresh breadcrumbs Method Drain soaked beans. Cover with fresh water, bring to the boil and... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/The-Squat.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/The-Squat.html The Squat is the most important weight training exercise because it works your whole body, not just your legs. What Are Squats? Bend through your knees with the bar on your back until your hips come lower than parallel. Once your hip joint is lower than your knee joint you Squat up again. Popular variations of the Squat include: Olympic Squat. High bar position, close stance & deep. Front Squat. The barbell rests on your... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Rosemary-Trout-with-Cherry-Tomato-Sauce.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Rosemary-Trout-with-Cherry-Tomato-Sauce.html Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes (preferably assorted colours), halved 1 large shallot, chopped 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary plus 8 large sprigs 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Coarse kosher salt 4 10 to 12-ounce whole trout, gutted, boned, heads removed, if desired Preparation Mix tomatoes, shallot, vinegar, and chopped rosemary in bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil.... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Plyometric-Training.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Plyometric-Training.html Plyometrics (also known as "plyos") is a type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and improve the functions of the nervous system, generally for the purpose of improving performance in sports. Plyometric movements, in which a muscle is loaded and then contracted in rapid sequence, use the strength, elasticity and innervation of muscle and surrounding tissues to jump higher, run faster, throw... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Grammas-Crunchy-Golden-Granola.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Grammas-Crunchy-Golden-Granola.html 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tsp milk 6 cups old fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1 1/2 cups wheat germ 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup walnut or pecan pieces 1/2 cup natural bran 1/2 cup phsyllium husks Melt together over low heat, the Honey olive oil and milk. Blend this mixture with the dry ingredients which have been measured... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Chicken-with-Mango.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Chicken-with-Mango.html Spray of canola or olive oil 500 g or two skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into thin strips 1 onion, chopped 450 g butternut pumpkin, cut into 1 cm cubes 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup light coconut milk 425 ml (1 2/3 cups) apricot nectar 2 tablespoons cornflour 425 g can mango slices, drained 2 cups couscous Spray a nonstick wok or frying pan with oil and... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Jonathan-Gault-Athlete-Profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Jonathan-Gault-Athlete-Profile.html Hometown: Glasgow Age: 37 Favourite sport: Football (Also known down here as Soccer which is wrong!!!!) Favourite Hobby: Watching Football(Soccer) Favourite Movie: The Godfather,Old School,Step Brothers,Star Wars,Predator,Aliens,Inception...More than one but these are all top class! Favourite TV Show: Top Gear,The Colbert Report,Still Game,Spaced. Who is your favourite athlete & why:Cristiano... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Irene-Gault-Athlete-Profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Irene-Gault-Athlete-Profile.html Name: Irene: Gault Hometown: Brighton Age: 33 Favourite sport: Netball Favourite Hobby: Baking Cakes Favourite Movie: Love Actually Favourite TV Show: Friends Who is your favourite athlete & why: Kathryn Broccardo - Super fit, obessed with exercise and therefore very inspiring to me Favourite Band/Group: Rhianna Something not many people know about you: Not very much. What... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Metabolic-Training.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Metabolic-Training.html Metabolic training, what is that and is it going to hurt me? I hear all kinds of crazy questions when people start talking about metabolic training or metabolic conditioning. The most frequent question is, "what is it"? In simplest terms it refers to exercises that will improve or enhance the body's energy systems. Now you are probably scratching your head wondering what are the body's energy systems.... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Gnocchi-with-pumpkin-sauce-&-cheese-bread.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Gnocchi-with-pumpkin-sauce-&-cheese-bread.html 700g potato gnocchi 250g cherry tomatoes, halved freshly ground black pepper olive or canola oil spray 1 leek (white part only), sliced 500g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and chopped 1 cup vegetable stock 150ml CARNATION Light & Creamy Evaporated Milk 150g baby spinach 1 tbs chopped fresh sage cheese bread: 6-8 large slices sourdough bread 1-2 cloves garlic 3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese Cook gnocchi... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/3-Bean-beef-Chili.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/3-Bean-beef-Chili.html Especially good when the weather gets colder, this chili is cheap and quick to make. The lean beef can be easily substituted with even leaner ground turkey or, for a vegetarian dish, forget the meat and add more veggies. Depending on your appetite, a batch should last you a few days, so you can bring it to class or work. 2 x 14.5 oz cans Diced Tomatoes 1 can Tomato Paste 1 can Chili Beans 1 can Pinto Beans 1 can Kidney Beans ... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Craig-Skipworth-Athlete-Profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Craig-Skipworth-Athlete-Profile.html Name: Craig Skipworth Hometown: Brisbane Age: 34 Favorite sport: AFL - Live Favorite Hobby: Learning guitar Favorite Movie: Star Wars - The original trilogy Favorite TV Show: Family Guy Who is your favorite athlete & why: Jonathan Brown - Legendary boot Favorite Band/Group: Madonna - I know she's not a band but… Something not many people know about you: I used to be... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/maxxfit-peanut-and-oat-bars.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/maxxfit-peanut-and-oat-bars.html Ingredients 1 1/2 cups traditional oats 1/2 cup  vanilla whey protein isolate 75g sultanas 80g (1/2 cup) natural peanut butter 15g butter 125ml (1/2 cup) natural honey Method Place oats, protein powder and sultanas in mixing bowl. Combine butter, peanut butter and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and pour into large mixing... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Paola-Curatore-Athlete-Profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Paola-Curatore-Athlete-Profile.html Name: Paola Curatore Hometown: Melbourne Age: 29 and some months… Favourite sport: To watch – AFL (Go Blues). To play - Netball Favourite Hobby: Reading trashy novels and watching reality TV programs Favourite Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Favourite TV Show: Seinfeld Who is your favourite athlete & why: Chris Judd. His all round fitness, speed and strength are... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Susan-Barber-athlete-profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Susan-Barber-athlete-profile.html Susan has been training with maxxfit for well over 4 years and she has done it all, personal training, boxing, fit camps, run groups, stair sessions, S&C sessions and much much more. All our maxxfit trainers have had the pleasure to work with Susan and not once have we heard "I CAN'T". Susan's can do attitude and desire to become a more healthy and strong person both mentally and physically is... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Tom-Rees-Lees-athlete-profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Tom-Rees-Lees-athlete-profile.html Tom has been training with maxxfit since December 2010. He came to us to increase his fitness and strength and as we soon found out, Tom had not spent very much time on either. However, that soon changed.  After only two weeks working on building a base for fitness and strength we saw a drastic improvement. Tom was training with maxxfit once per week and coming to the gym on his own for another two sessions. In the maxxfit... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Core-Stability-&-Balance.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Core-Stability-&-Balance.html Core stability  and Balance training is essential to sports performance and injury prevention. The core muscles lie deep within the trunk of the body. They generally attach to the spine, pelvis and muscles that support the scapula. They stabilise these areas to create a firm foundation for coordinated movement of the legs and arms. Weak core muscles contribute to all kinds of problems in the body, the most prevalent of... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Paella.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Paella.html Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, red, large, diced 4 garlic, cloves, crushed 3 bay leaves 6 basil leaves 1 teaspoon coriander, ground 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1 tablespoon paprika, smoked 1 saffron, pinch 150 g calamari 250 g chicken breast, diced 50 g green olives, sliced 1 small capsicum, roasted, skin removed and sliced 4 roma tomatoes, diced 1 kg rice 2 litres chicken stock,... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Beef-Fajitas.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Beef-Fajitas.html 1 cup rice (omit for Low Fuel) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons MAGGI Chilli Sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 500 g beef, cut into strips 250 g cherry tomatoes, quartered 400 g can corn kernels, rinsed and drained 1 Lebanese cucumber, diced 2 tablespoons lemon juice olive or canola oil spray 1 red onion, sliced 1 red capsicum, deseeded and sliced 200 g... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Kathryn-Broccardo-Athlete-Profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Kathryn-Broccardo-Athlete-Profile.html Name: Kathryn Broccardo Hometown: Melbourne Age: 41 Favorite Movie: Wayne’s World & Shawshank Redemption. Favorite TV Show: Survivor Favorite Sport: Not Cricket!!!!! Who is your favorite athlete & why: Emma Snowsill because she embodies skill and commitment to her sport and maintains a humble attitude to all her success. Something not many people know about you: I cannot clap... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Morrocan-style-beef-with-couscous.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Morrocan-style-beef-with-couscous.html Spray canola or olive oil 500 g lean beef, cut into strips 1 onion, cut into thin wedges 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon finely chopped red chilli 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon turmeric 400 g can crushed tomatoes 250 ml (1 cup) MAGGI Beef Stock 2 zucchini (courgette), sliced 4 large silverbeet leaves, shredded ½ cup sultanas 2 cups couscous ½ cup toasted... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Adrienne-Lang-Athlete-Arofile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Adrienne-Lang-Athlete-Arofile.html 2 minutes with..... Name: Adrienne Lang Hometown: Pasadena California Age: 54 Favorite sport: Cycling ...particularly Track Cycling...all aggressive sports :))) Favorite Hobby: Cooking Favorite Movie: Field of Dreams, Sound of Music, Alice in Wonderland Favorite TV Show: Modern Family Who is your favorite athlete & why: Lance Armstrong. I really admire Lance's focus and... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Grilled-vegetable-skewers-with-salsa-verde.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Grilled-vegetable-skewers-with-salsa-verde.html Ingredients 1 red capsicum, cut into 2.5cm squares 1 green capsicum, cut into 2.5cm squares 1 zucchini, cut into 1cm thick slices 1 Japanese eggplant, cut into 2.5cm lengths 2 field mushrooms, quartered 8 bamboo skewers, soaked for 30 minutes in water Canola oil Salsa verde 4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley 1 tablespoon capers 3 anchovies 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons Spanish onion, minced Cooking method ... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Oliver-Edwards-Athlete-Profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Oliver-Edwards-Athlete-Profile.html 2 minutes with..... Name: Oliver Edwards Hometown: Brisbane Age: 15 Favorite sport: Rugby Favorite Hobby: Flying Favorite Movie: The Hangover Favorite TV Show: Man vs. Wild Who is your favorite athlete & why: Lance Armstrong, because of the amount he has accomplished in his life time. Favorite Band/Group: The Script Something not many people know about you: I’m learning to... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/The-Ergo.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/The-Ergo.html Indoor rowing primarily works the cardiovascular systems with typical workouts consisting of steady pieces of 20-40 minutes. Like other forms of cardio focused exercise, interval training is also commonly used in indoor rowing. While cardio focused, rowing also stresses many muscle groups throughout the body anaerobically, thus rowing is often referred to as a strength-endurance sport. Unlike high impact exercises, which can damage knees... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Tuscan-minestrone.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Tuscan-minestrone.html Tuscan minestrone Classic minestrone is a basic vegetable and tomato soup. This one has beans added for extra heartiness.   Ingredients 3 slices soy and linseed bread cooking oil spray 1 onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup macaroni pasta 2 1/2 cups reduced-salt vegetable stock 2 1/2 cups water 2 dried bay leaves 2 x 400g... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Dinesh-Vaghela-Athlete-Profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Dinesh-Vaghela-Athlete-Profile.html 2 minutes with..... Name: Dinesh Vaghela Hometown: Melbourne – originally from London UK Age: 44 Favorite sport: Football – English Soccer Favorite Hobby: Playing pool with the guys on Friday night Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Favorite TV Show: Sanctuary Who is your favorite athlete & why: Steven Gerrard - best Liverpool Football player and also a great team player... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Three-Bean-Beef-Chili.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Three-Bean-Beef-Chili.html Three Bean Beef Chili   Especially good when the weather gets colder, this chili is cheap and quick to make. The lean beef can be easily substituted with even leaner ground turkey or, for a vegetarian dish, forget the meat and add more veggies. Depending on your appetite, a batch should last you a few days, so you can bring it to class or work. 2 x 14.5 oz cans Diced Tomatoes 1 can Tomato Paste 1 can Chili... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Michelle-Oliver:-Athlete-of-the-Month.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Michelle-Oliver:-Athlete-of-the-Month.html Michelle Oliver Michelle has been with maxxfit for the past 3 years and her fitness and attitudte to training has come on leaps and bounds. Michelle has taken up running and has entered a number of events, most recently the Gold Coast 5km and last Sunday's Bridge to Brisbane. Michelle has vastly improved her running fitness and continues to challenge herself to acheive personal best times everytime she competes. We all... http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Jackie-Kerr-Athlete-Profile.html http://www.maxxfit.com.au/articles/Jackie-Kerr-Athlete-Profile.html 2 Minutes with... Name: Jackie Kerr Hometown: Brisbane Age: 46 Favorite sport: running, swimming and cycling Favorite Hobby: Training and bushwalking with the family Favorite Movie: Forest Gump Favorite TV Show: Survivor Who is your favorite athlete & why: Tori Hadley.( triathlete, ironwoman ) She is a dedicated, motivating, humble and inspiring friend Favorite Band/Group: ABBA or...