If You’re Over 40, Don’t Train Like This

When you hit your 40s, your training needs a mindset shift. Many people still train based on what worked (or what they could get away with) in their 20s. High intensity. Heavy lifting. Minimal recovery. But your body is different [...]

2025-09-01T13:51:38+11:00By |Holistic Health, Personal Training, Sustainable Progress|Comments Off on If You’re Over 40, Don’t Train Like This

Unlock Your Health Blueprint with DNA Methylation Analysis

Why your health journey might be missing something You might be eating well, exercising regularly and taking supplements – yet the results just aren’t there. The answer could lie in your DNA. Over 40 per cent of Australians have variants [...]

2025-08-19T17:40:15+11:00By |Fat Loss, Health Optimisation, Holistic Health, Metabolism, Performance Optimisation, Personal Development, Sustainable Progress, Wellness|Comments Off on Unlock Your Health Blueprint with DNA Methylation Analysis

Beyond the Workout: The Science-Backed Benefits of Holistic Gym Memberships

Most people join a gym hoping to transform their bodies, boost their energy, or simply feel better day to day. But how often does the typical gym experience deliver true, lasting results? For many in Carlton North and Clifton [...]

2025-08-12T15:35:27+11:00By |Fitness, Health Optimisation, Holistic Health, Mindfulness, Performance Optimisation, Personal Training, Recovery, Strength & Lean Muscle, Stress Management, Sustainable Progress, Wellness|Comments Off on Beyond the Workout: The Science-Backed Benefits of Holistic Gym Memberships

Is Dehydration Sabotaging Your Results?

When people think about getting results in the gym, hydration rarely makes the top of the list. Most people focus on training harder, eating “clean,” or cutting carbs. But what if you’re missing one of the simplest [...]

2025-05-26T19:46:45+11:00By |Holistic Health, Hydration, Performance Optimisation|Comments Off on Is Dehydration Sabotaging Your Results?

Train Smarter, Not Harder – The Power Of Reps In Reserve

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. [...]

2025-05-26T19:44:26+11:00By |Holistic Health, Injury Prevention, Recovery, Training|Comments Off on Train Smarter, Not Harder – The Power Of Reps In Reserve

What People Get Wrong About Tracking Macros (And What To Do Instead)

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 [...]

2025-05-26T19:43:49+11:00By |Behavioural Coaching, Holistic Health, Nutrition|Comments Off on What People Get Wrong About Tracking Macros (And What To Do Instead)

How To Stop Riding The Health & Fitness Rollercoaster

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 [...]

2025-05-26T19:42:25+11:00By |Health and Fitness, Personal Development, Sustainable Progress|Comments Off on How To Stop Riding The Health & Fitness Rollercoaster

Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy (and How to Eat Them for Energy, Muscle, and Better Sleep)

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 [...]

2025-05-26T19:40:49+11:00By |Holistic Health, Nutrition, Training|Comments Off on Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy (and How to Eat Them for Energy, Muscle, and Better Sleep)

The Real Reason Counting Calories Keeps Failing You (And What to Do Instead)

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 [...]

2025-04-10T19:26:33+11:00By |Nutrition, Personal Training, Wellness|Comments Off on The Real Reason Counting Calories Keeps Failing You (And What to Do Instead)

Sleep Isn’t the Problem… Your Stress Load Is

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 [...]

2025-04-10T19:26:06+11:00By |Recovery, Sleep Optimization, Stress Management, Wellness|Comments Off on Sleep Isn’t the Problem… Your Stress Load Is
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