Jan 2, 2020 | Gym Exercises
A seated calf raise effectively isolates and strengthens the soleus muscle, the smaller calf muscle underneath the larger gastrocnemius muscle. This is because the knees need to be bent in order to engage the soleus. Learn how to perform this movement with the team...
Jan 2, 2020 | Gym Exercises
A lunge is a single-leg movement working hips, glutes, quads, hamstrings, core and inner thigh. Lunges help develop lower-body strength and endurance, and can be effective at evening out muscle imbalances. Learn how to perform a single leg or Split Lunge using a...
Jan 2, 2020 | Gym Exercises
A staple in the gym environment the horizontal Leg Press Machine is a great way to work the thigh and glute muscles. Learn how to perform this popular exercise with the team at Fitness Institute! Remember to seek the advice of your fitness trainer, medical and/or...
Jan 2, 2020 | Testimonials
Christine Law, owner of CrossFit Mount Isa, talks about her experiences completing the Certificate III & IV in Fitness with Fitness Institute… “Fitness Institute were fantastic when I completed my Certificate III and IV in Fitness. The lecturers were...
Jan 2, 2020 | Gym Exercises
Machine: Hammer Strength Ground Base Squat/Lunge Maintain a neutral head, which means ideally looking just a few meters ahead on the ground or look straight ahead. Whatever you do, don’t look up as you will then be in full hyper-extension and this puts a lot of strain...
Jan 2, 2020 | Gym Exercises
The seated row is a pulling exercise that works the back muscles (latissimus dorsi) as well as forearm and upper arm muscles (biceps). Learn how to perform this popular strength building exercise with the team at Fitness Institute! Machine: Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral...
