Read the Latest Posts from Vivian Yu

Explore the latest posts from personal trainer and author, Vivian Yu. Get expert tips on how to stay healthy and fit. Learn how to achieve your wellness goals with her guidance.

 

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  HIIT Your Goals: High-Intensity Workouts That Redefine Gym Sessions

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  Gym Etiquette 101: A Guide to Proper Gym Behaviour

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  What to Wear to the Gym: The Ultimate Guide to Gym Outfit Ideas

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  Transform Your Body with a Good Gym Routine: Here's How!

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  The Benefits of Having a Personal Trainer

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  Avoid These Common Exercise Mistakes and Get the Most Out of Your Workouts

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  7 Tips to Stay Motivated and Exercise Consistently

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  Maximise Your Gym Visit: 10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Workout

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  The Cost of Gym Memberships: How to Get the Best Deal

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  The Benefits of Having a Gym Buddy: Why You Need One Now!

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  How to Find the Best Gym Near You: Tips and Tricks

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  7 Tips to Stay Motivated and Exercise Regularly

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  Choosing the Right Gym for You in Melbourne: A Step-by-Step Guide

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  What to Ask Before Joining a Gym: A Comprehensive Guide

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  Unlock the Benefits of Joining a Gym Community Today

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  Setting Realistic Goals at the Gym: How to Achieve Success in Your Fitness Journey

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  Maximise Your Gym Membership: Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Workouts

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  How to Choose the Right Gym Membership: A Guide for Beginners

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  Gym Equipment 101: How to Use Machines Safely and Effectively

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  Maximise Your Workout: The Benefits of Warming Up and Cooling Down at the Gym

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  Create the Perfect Gym Workout Plan for Maximum Results

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  Types of Gyms: What to Look for When Choosing the Right Gym for You

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  Maximise Your Gym Time: 7 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Workouts

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  How to Choose the Perfect Gym for Your Fitness Goals

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  The Paleo Diet for Beginners – Everything You Need to Know

  The Paleo diet, also known as the Caveman diet, is based on consuming foods from the paleolithic era, like wild-caught fish, grass-fed meats, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, and it limits grains, dairy, processed foods, and sugar. May lead to weight loss but should consult a doctor before starting, it can also be beneficial for reducing the risk of heart disease and inflammation.

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  Gym Marketing Strategies That You Can Implement Today and See Results

  To increase gym memberships in 2022, gym owners must have a professional website that is optimized for Local SEO, target keywords, and includes a fitness blog section. They should also use social media to highlight events and make data-driven decisions. Encouraging member loyalty through rewards for referrals and discounts can also drive sign-ups.

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  Calculate Your Percentage of Body fat the Right Way

  Body fat percentage is the ratio of fat to lean mass in the body. Common misconceptions in the fitness world can lead to confusion. Ideal percentages vary by factors such as age, gender, and health, with bodybuilders aiming for lower ranges and fitness enthusiasts targeting the mid-range. Genetics also play a role in determining a person's unique body fat percentage.

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  A Beginner’s Guide to CrossFit – Including CrossFit Exercises and Routines 

  CrossFit is a functional fitness program that can help lose weight with proper nutrition. It's a challenging program for beginners but can be beneficial if done correctly, with good form and intensity, and by listening to one's body. Choosing a good gym and scaling the workout to one's fitness level is important to avoid injury.

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  The Best Bodyweight and Barbell Compounds for Beginners

  Compound exercises involve multiple muscle groups and joints, making them more efficient for strength and muscle gain. They mimic everyday movements and lead to functional strength. Isolation exercises only target a single muscle group. This guide provides 12 of the best compound exercises for beginners to incorporate in their workout routine.

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  Dynamic Warmup Exercises and Routines to Kick-start Your Workout

  Maximize your results with your personal trainer and achieve your fitness goals faster than you can say "she'll be right, mate"

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  How to Maximize Results with Your Personal Trainer

  Maximize your results with your personal trainer and achieve your fitness goals faster than you can say "she'll be right, mate"

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  How to Gain Weight Without Gaining Belly Fat – 11 Tips

  Provides tips and strategies for gaining weight in a healthy way, focusing on increasing muscle mass and minimizing fat gain through diet and exercise recommendations, such as calculating daily calorie needs, incorporating macronutrients, strength training, and progressive overload, and using supplements.

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  How to Use a Rowing Machine – Explained for Newbies!

  Rowing machines are gaining popularity because they provide a low-impact, full-body workout that trains all major muscle groups without putting pressure on joints. This article explains the benefits and components of the machine and how to incorporate rowing into a workout and improve performance.

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  The Ultimate Guide on How to Execute Perfect Push Ups

  Pushups are a popular and effective exercise for building muscle mass and endurance, but proper form is key to getting the most out of the workout. This guide will explain the correct positioning and variations for a perfect pushup, and a plan for improving performance.

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  What to Do on Rest Days – The Right Way to Recover

  This guide explains the importance of rest days for recovery, muscle growth and avoiding overtraining by providing suggestions for active recovery activities and emphasizing the importance of diet and avoiding binge eating on rest days.

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  Learn Proper Gym Etiquette with These 18 Unwritten Rules

  This guide covers the top 18 unwritten rules of gym etiquette such as wiping down equipment, practicing good hygiene, and not hogging equipment to ensure enjoyable gym visits for all and create an atmosphere of mutual respect and productivity.

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  Sexy and Comfortable : Scrunch Bum Leggings

  Scrunch bum leggings are high-waist, honey-cone textured exercise leggings with a scrunch in the lower back to accentuate the butt, suitable for both active and casual wear, and currently trending in Australia.

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  Aerobic exercise: 15 Cardio Home Workouts and Exercises (that can easily be done in the gym)

  Aerobic exercises, also known as cardio workouts, increase the body's need for oxygen and work the cardiovascular system by getting the heart pumping and lungs working harder. They can be low or high impact and can be done with or without equipment at home or in the gym.

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  How to Get Rid of Man Boobs Once and For All

  This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to get rid of man boobs, a condition that affects 50-65% of males due to hormonal changes, weight gain, or aging, and can cause embarrassment and low self-esteem. It covers the two types of man boobs, how to diagnose them, and how to lose chest fat through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.

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  Free Weights Vs Machines – A Conclusive Answer on Which is Better 

  Free weights and machines have different advantages in the gym. Free weights stimulate multiple muscle groups, while machines isolate specific muscles. Incorporating both types of equipment in a workout can provide a well-rounded workout.

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  Buying a Gym Membership – 6 Rules to Follow Before Signing the Dotted Line

  When looking for a gym membership, consider your fitness goals, the gym's equipment, location, cost, hours and personal training team. Make a list of your needs and wants to help find the best gym for you.

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  What to Do At the Gym – The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Working Out

  When starting at a new gym, focus on finding one that fits your fitness goals and needs. Look for a gym that's convenient, has good hours and services, and fits your budget. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle, towel, and workout shoes. Don't worry about others, focus on your own workout.

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  11 Types of Gyms You  Can Join and Why

  To create a workout plan, set specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely goals that align with your end goal, and use the available time to create a feasible workout routine that includes strength and cardio exercises.

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  How to Create Your Own Workout Plan from Scratch

  To create a workout routine that makes sense, one should evaluate their fitness level, establish SMART goals, and know how much time they can commit to working out, putting it all together to create a plan that aligns with their goals and time available.

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