World Gym started in the 1960’s with Joe Golden, the founder of World Gym, and his passion for fitness and bodybuilding. Little did he know, he would go on to build an international fitness brand and become known as the father of bodybuilding. Tracked back to the time of Muscle Beach in LA, California, Joe…
When looking for the perfect gym for you and your fitness goals it’s important to research and explore what is available in your local area. Here we’ve put together a list of some well-known gyms and what benefits you can expect when signing up in your local area. Compare gyms in your area to find…
Australian households are each shelling out $2340 on gym memberships, sports equipment and the latest fitness trends each year, with the average Australian spending close to $1000, or $75 a month. By comparison with the United States, Statistic Brain Research Institute tells us from their gym membership statistics that our monthly spend on fitness compares…
The world of employment is constantly changing and so are the opportunities in health and fitness. Forty years ago a University Degree lasted for most of your working life but these days by the time you have finished your studies what you have learnt is almost out of date. But one thing stands out as…
The other day I asked a few of the guys at my local gym why they keep coming back. The responses were mixed, but a few frequent themes popped up: Convenience The crew they exercised with, and The ‘positive vibe’ of our gym Yes, these are all valid points, and I wholeheartedly agree. But I still…
Most fitness magazines you pick up these days have no end of appealing ads for protein supplements and the market place from supermarkets to specialty stores is saturated with a never ending range of protein powders, bars and balls. So it is no wonder such a big percentage of gym goers are converts of the…
Anyone who goes to the gym or does any sort of training will have heard the old saying, “No pain, no gain”. Well to my mind that old piece of so called sage advice has a few hairs on it. Pain is an indicator of a problem with a particular body part and is a…
We live in a world where people expect instant gratification and quick results. This demand to see immediate improvements has led people in the health and fitness world to develop more intense methods of working out. Results that used to take years to obtain can now be achieved in a matter of months. The three…
Whether you are a complete newbie or a seasoned gym junkie there are a few unwritten rules we all need to observe to make for a more pleasant experience when we come to do our work-out. My analogy is this; a gym is just like a small village. When you look at it, it’s a…