09JanWhat You Should Ask Your Personal Trainer
A good personal trainer welcomes questions. Before you sign up, ask about qualifications, experience with your goals and how they handle injuries. You are paying for their time, so use it well....
09JanHow to Start Lifting Weights Over 40
Starting weights after 40 is safe and worth it. Muscle and bone both respond to training at any age. Begin light, learn the basic movements and add weight slowly. Most of our...
09JanHow One Member Lost 15 kg in a Year
Last year a member walked into our Bellville studio feeling tired, heavy and unsure where to begin. Twelve months later, she had lost 15 kg and could do ten push-ups. There was...
09JanHow to Build a Budget Meal Plan at Checkers
Starting weights after 40 is not too late. Many of our members at the Bellville studio began in their forties and fifties. Begin with two sessions a week. Learn the squat, hinge,...
09JanUsing Fitness Apps to Track Your Progress
Online fitness programmes work well when you treat them like a real appointment. Many of our members train from home in Durbanville, Parow and Kuils River, and still get steady results. The...
09JanA Guide to Your First Week at FiksFabriek
Most people who join FiksFabriek in Bellville are not athletes. They are teachers, admin staff and parents who sit for most of the day and want to feel stronger. We start with...