Olsen Training Academy

28/02/2022

Congratulations to for her in at the on the weekend.
Andrea has been working with me on her for 2 years now. I can’t wait to see what else 2022 will bring.

03/11/2020

Life Tip: Reduce stress with exercise

Most people have heard that exercise can help reduced stress but how does it do this?

On a physiological level exercise produces endorphins, which are feel good hormones, and decreases adrenaline and cortisol, which are stress hormones.
But it can also take your mind off what is causing you stress.

Recommended types of exercise to help reduce stress:
• Repetitive motion; such as walking, running or riding a bike. This can create a meditative state or “runners high”.🏃‍♀️
• Yoga. Directs you to focus on your body, the here and now and your breathing. 🧘
• Guided exercise with an instructor; can be class based or one on one. Decreases the chance that your mind will wonder as you must pay attention to the instructor. 👫

25/10/2020

October is Mental Health Month.

With Victoria being in lockdown for 7 months there are many people who are currently struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

Exercise has many benefits, to your physical and mental health, here are some benefits and ways to get started.

If you need help starting your exercise journey let me know.

If you are one of the many struggling with your mental health here are two great services you can reach out to;
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
https://headspace.org.au/

09/10/2020

Part of my Covid Safe Plan is washing all my equipment after every use. This exercise mat was soaked in disinfectant, rinsed and hung out to dry after todays session.

06/10/2020

Worried that all that time off from the gym or training has left you vulnerable to injuries?

Here are some tips you can follow

⚫️Under-estimate yourself early on. Start much lighter and with lower volume than you’re capable of. Do not scratch the itch of chasing PRs until you’ve completed at least one or two training cycles to allow for appropriate adaptations to occur.
⚫️Auto-regulate your training. Using the RIR-based method is probably the most accessible and most accurate combination readers will have at their disposal. Use moderate reps (5-8) with a moderate approximation to failure (3-5 RIR) to address size and strength without overloading the system.
⚫️If you’re particularly vulnerable, try to avoid end-range loading and use slow tempos (primarily during the eccentric portion of the lifts).
⚫️Get enough sleep. For the millionth time.

Or you can book in Strength and Conditioning sessions with me and I can map out a program to get you ready for when your gym or sporting club re-opens.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Jason Eure lays out the risks associated with returning to training after a layoff and gives you the steps to reduce risk.

03/10/2020

Personal Training is now Permitted in Metro Melbourne.

If you need someone to motivate you in your health and fitness goals, or you want to get a head start on pre-season training for 2021, I can now meet you outdoors for sessions.

Don't wait any longer, contact me today for a Free consultation.

04/02/2020

Well done to the Samurai Karate Adults in their fitness test on Tuesday. Results will be at the Dojo on Tuesday

04/02/2020

Negative chin ups

These are great to develop
✅ Latissimus Dorsi (Lats) and
✅ Trapezius (Traps)

This way you also get your 💪 working to control your descent.

28/11/2019

Are you coming up to that time in your Karate Journey where you need to start preparing for your black belt grading?

A new Black Belt Academy is going to be available soon to help you with your physical preparation.

Follow this space for updates.