Take 5 with Dr Paul Henning

Healthy Horizons was privileged to have the opportunity to Take 5 with Dr Paul Henning recently. Dr Henning is a Army officer and leading researcher in the Military Performance Division at the U.S. Army where he conducts research to enhance/sustain warfighter performance and prevent musculoskeletal injuries. He has completed two combat tours in Iraq. Paul has a bachelors degree in…

The 10 REAL Reasons You Should Lift Weights!

Moving you body weight is a great form of resistance exercise. Resistance or weight training has been proven to get results. The benefits include: increased bone density; improved mobility, balance and posture;  increased lean body mass and decreased body fat; improved joint function and muscle, tendon and ligament strength; injury prevention; prevention and control of disease;…

When The Scales Lie!

Working with so many clients over the years there is one thing that I am continually saying…”the scales lie. Don’t weigh yourself, we’ll do that when we need to, if you have an addiction pass your scales in.” We at HH call it “scales anonymous”. I seriously have a collection in my office. I know people who…

Take 5 with Jeremy Howe

HH had the opportunity to Take 5 with Jeremy Howe, Melbourne Football Club high flyer. Jeremy is originally from Dodges Ferry and was recruited to Melbourne in the 2010 draft. In 2012 he won the mark of the year award. Jeremy  is a great young bloke who regularly visits HH when home. 1.What’s your favourite exercise? My favourite exercise would…

What Kind Of Role Model Are You?

I became very aware of the impact I have on my daughter from a very early age. I can remember pulling some face only to see the same “poppy eyed” look staring back at me! And it didn’t end there, sometimes I had all my “ugly” thrown back at me too! Just yesterday I was looking…

Take 5 with Paul Cribb

HH had the opportunity to Take 5 with Dr Paul Cribb PhD. CEO & Founder mp-body.com recently. Paul has an amazing outlook on life, so positive and focussed; and is a leader and mentor to many of the best trainers around the world. 1.What’s your favourite exercise? Right now, it’s Stand Up Paddle (SUP) surfing & wave…

Take 5 with Livie Stubbs

  Above – Livie at her best 100m sprints against the boat…loving the challenge! HH had the opportunity to “Take 5” with Livie Stubbs recently. Livie is the official HH mascot and obviously takes in more than what we first thought. She is a great testament to healthy living! What is your favourite exercise? Short sprint sessions. Man they…

Jacquie’s Journey Begins

As a trainer sometimes we just know someone is going to succeed EVEN before they start. Don’t get me wrong, Jac still has a journey in front of her. But you know what, I have every confidence in her success because of her why, her sacrifices, her understanding of the journey and her sheer determination that this…

Take 5 with Michelle Adams

HH had the opportunity to Take 5 with Michelle Adams recently. Michelle, from Orlando, Florida is a certified Strength and Conditioning specialist; certified Sports Nutritionist; Metabolic Precision Science Editor and Level 4 Trainer and a USA certified weight lifting coach (just a few of her many credentials!). Michelle is also an athlete, having competed as a…

Builders and Breakers!

Above: look how far we have come in such a short time – hard work, dedication, commitment and listening to the opinions that matter! As the saying goes, opinions are like ….holes, everyone has them! Sometimes you just need to walk away and ignore the opinions of others. Easier said than done I know! The…