Vasily Ginko Kettle Bell Course Gallery... Lavanda Elite brought the World Champion in Kettle Bell lifting, Vasily Ginko, to Australia for the Level 1 and Level 2 International Kettlebell Sports Association certification course, 2009. Vasily didn’t stop all day – demonstrations of new lifts, coordination drills and his amazing power juggling prove why this guy is ranked number 1 in the world. Check out the pictures taken on the day. To view an image...

HEEL-STRIKING IS THE WORST WAY TO RUN... HEEL-STRIKING IS THE WORST WAY TO RUN Heel striking is wrong and is not good for you no matter how you twist it. Plus there is no scientific research to back it up. Just because some elite runners are heel strikers doesn’t mean anything. They are human just like you and nobody taught them any better. Have you thought about how many world records could’ve been shattered, if heel striking wasn’t an issue?...

12-Week Metabolic Challenge... Would you like to build muscle while burning fat and additionally upping your endurance? Do you want a challenge this winter? LaVanda invites you to become more efficient at using your stored fat as energy by using our state-of-the-art metabolic appraisal. To kickstart your challenge we will measure your resting metabolic rate, which will determine your calorie requirements over a 24-hour period. Then we measure your...

LaVanda’s BioSignature Package... Has your training reached a plateau? Are you finding that increasing your workout still isn’t leading to increased success? BioSignature may be the answer for you. BioSignature is a novel concept in the field of functional medicine and exercise science, developed by world-renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin. His theory is that where people store their body fat is an indication of their hormonal profile. You...

BioSignature... “What is BioSignature?” BioSignature is a novel concept in the field of functional medicine and exercise science, developed by world-renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin. His theory is that where people store their body fat is an indication of their hormonal profile. For example, the thickness of one’s umbilical skin fold is a reflection of one’s cortisol output. It is a direct reflection of one’s...

Complimentary Introductory Session... Experience personal training the way it is meant to be with a complimentary one-hour session with one of our specialised trainers. One-on-one training with a LaVanda trainer is second to none! To take advantage of this offer or for information on other packages please call us on 1-300-lavanda, or email us on training@lavandaelite.com.

Elite Kick Start Package – Limited Time Offe... To celebrate the launch of LaVanda Elite we are offering our Elite Kick Starter Package. What you get: • 45 Minute Consultation with one of our specialised trainers • Body Composition Assessment • Health Appraisal • Postural Analysis The Elite Kick Starter Package is a $300 value that is only $99 for a limited time only. Please call 1-300-LAVANDA or email us on training@lavandaelite.com to book your Elite Kick...

The mind and body are one... The mind and body are one The primary markers of physical capacity are strength, endurance, flexibility and resilience. These are precisely the same markers of capacity emotionally, mental and spiritually. Flexibility at the physical level, for example means that the muscle has a broad range of motion.Stretching increases flexibility. The same is true emotionally. Emotional flexibility reflects the capacity to move freely...

Check IN. Work OUT.... Many leisure and business travellers make an effort to exercise while travelling and are eager to fit in a workout. In fact, guests are treating fitness programs as basic amenities these days. Having a workout facility in the hotel is one of those expected services, just like dry cleaning or room service. Hotels interested in pursuing the idea of on-site personal fitness programs often do not know where to start. What...

Short bursts of exercise is best... Short bursts of exercise tell your body that storing energy as fat is inefficient, since you never exercise long enough to utilise the fat during each session. Carbohydrates, which are stored in muscle rather than fat, burn energy at high rates. Exercising for short periods will use these carbs and burn much more fat after exercising while you replenish the carbs. Short interval exercise maximises fat ‘after burn’. Researchers...