When it comes to training, most people think more is better—more reps, more volume, more sessions. But this “go hard or go home” mindset often leads to the opposite of what you’re aiming for: fatigue, soreness, plateaus, and even injury. [...]
When people think of nutrition, they often start with calories. Maybe they’ve used MyFitnessPal, tracked their intake, or simply focused on eating less. But calories alone don’t tell the full story. To take things further, many people look to macros [...]
Ever feel like you're doing all the right things – training hard, eating better, trying to make healthy choices – but nothing sticks? You're not alone. In fact, the stats tell a pretty sobering story: 80% of people don’t set [...]
Let’s be honest: carbs have copped a lot of hate over the years. You’ve probably heard things like: "Cut carbs to lose weight" "Carbs make you fat" "You should avoid carbs after 5 PM" But here’s the truth: carbs aren’t [...]
You’ve been told it’s simple: Eat less, move more, and the fat will drop off. Maybe you’ve tracked every gram, weighed every meal, skipped dinners out – all to hit your calorie target. But instead of feeling leaner, stronger, and [...]
Why Sleep is Harder (and More Important) Than Ever If you’re training hard but still waking up exhausted, there’s one area you’re probably missing – sleep. At 5th Element Wellness, our personal trainers see it every day: clients working [...]
When we program for clients at 5th Element Wellness, we make sure that recovery isn’t an afterthought — it’s essential. Too often, people double down on hard training but ignore the restorative practices that actually unlock results like muscle growth, [...]
Why Do So Many People Struggle With Progress in the Gym? We see the same challenge weekly at our personal training studio: people either change their workouts too often or stick with the same plan for too long. Both [...]
When people think about body fat, they often focus on what they can see. But there’s a type of fat that’s not visible – one that can have a significant impact on your health. It’s called visceral fat, and unlike [...]
Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients for your health, yet most people don’t get nearly enough of it. It plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, affecting everything from muscle function and recovery to [...]
5TH ELEMENT WELLNESS
79 Queens Parade
Fitzroy North 3068
Opening Hours
Mon – Thurs 5:30am – 9:00pm
Fri 5:30am – 7:00pm
Sat 6:00am – 6:00pm
Sun 8:00am – 4:00pm
Public H. 6am – 1pm
5TH ELEMENT WELLNESS
79 Queens Parade
Fitzroy North 3068
Opening Hours
M-Th 5:30am – 9pm
Fri 5:30am – 7pm
Sat 6am – 6pm
Sun 8am – 4pm
Public H. 6am – 1pm
