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Aug 13, 20142 min read
3 Myths about exercising
George Burns (who lived to be 100) used to say, “If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself”. An...
Jun 10, 20142 min read
Osteoporosis can occur at any age – 101 Fitness in Newmarket specialises in helping
The perception that osteoporosis only affects some post-menopausal women is far from the truth. Studies have shown it can start occurring...
Jun 10, 20142 min read
Why women don’t bulk up when weight training!
– By Melissa Smit For women the main concern in lifting heavy weights is the fear of developing big bulging muscles. A bulging...
May 9, 20142 min read
Why women don’t bulk up when weight training! 101 Fitness has the secret!
For women the main concern in lifting heavy weights is the fear of developing big bulging muscles. A bulging physique looks great on a...
May 9, 20142 min read
Want to stay Fit and Healthy while Travelling? 101 Fitness shares their top 5 tips.
Many of my clients are travelling to warmer weather this winter, so I wanted to give everyone some tips on staying healthy and fit . . ....
Apr 10, 20143 min read
Is training to often making you fat?
I often get asked, “am I training enough?” I simply answer that usually those (both men and women) who take their fitness seriously,...
Mar 13, 20142 min read
Benefits of Breathing – Melissa March 2014 Verve Column
However, few people use their lungs to their full capacity. It has been reported that at rest, people use just 10%-15% of their actual...
Feb 12, 20142 min read
Melissa’s Latest Verve Article: 5 steps from our Personal Trainers…
5 steps from our Personal Trainers to help make your: “I am going to gym this year” actually stick. Don’t get discouraged, exercise has...
Dec 6, 20131 min read
WEDDING FITNESS TIPS FOR BRIDES
101 Fitness will help you Tone-up for the big day Melissa was a guest writer on Auckland weddings’s blog…This article is not just for...
Dec 2, 20134 min read
The Big Day! 101 discussed how Brides-to-Be can get fit and toned for the big day
101 Fitness will help you! The Big Day Most people hibernated through the winter, jollying the cold up with fire and good food, – but,...
Nov 27, 20133 min read
“Please Let My Body Survive the Silly Season!” – Verve Magazine Article December 2
The Silly season can take its toll as we attend all the end-of-year functions and parties leading up to the grand finale – Christmas...
Nov 9, 20132 min read
Verve magazine article Nov13: What does “toning up” actually mean?
Dictionary: tone up (adverb) to make or become more vigorous, healthy, etc. exercise tones up the muscles Interesting that the dictionary...
Mar 20, 20125 min read
Melissa Smit answers questions in this week’s Woman’s Day
Your body responds and adapts to what you tell it to do so be careful of what you are saying. Consider what your day-to-day lifestyle is...
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