Category Archives: Helpful Hints
12 Weeks Post-Injury: A Reality Check and a Reset
An ankle injury doesn’t just slow you down physically—it can quietly derail everything else. I’m the kind of person to suffer in silence. I’m unsure if thats because I dont want to burden anyone with my problems or what. But the past 12 weeks has been a struggle. Mentally & physically. I put on a …
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Full Body Stretch – 30mins
Full-Body Stretch with Coach Kristen Hi everyone, Coach Kristen here from Team McLean Fitness Club! Today, I’ll guide you through a gentle, full-body stretch sequence. We’ll move from the neck and shoulders, down the spine, hips, and legs. Put on some relaxing music, follow along, and let’s reconnect body and breath. Warm-Up: Breath and Forward …
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Desk Stretches – 10mins
Be taken through a quick stretch, working through the neck, shoulders, back and hips.
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Why Consistency Is Key: How Our Fitness Club in Geelong Helps
When it comes to achieving long-term fitness goals, consistency is the most critical factor. At Team McLean Fitness Club in Geelong, we educate and promote that progress doesn’t happen overnight. It’s about building sustainable habits that lead to real, lasting results. With a supportive environment, expert guidance, and a focus on personalised coaching, we help …
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Read MoreReducing Inflammation
\Understanding and Combating Inflammation: A Guide to Better Health Inflammation is a buzzword in health and wellness circles, but what does it really mean for our bodies? In a recent seminar, experts shed light on the causes of inflammation, its effects on our well-being, and practical steps to minimize it through lifestyle changes. Here’s a …
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Should You Go Gluten Free?
Chris Kresser is a big influence of mine. The science behind exercise and nutrition seems simple and obvious when he says it! I love his book ‘The Paleo Cure’, it helped me dramatically reset my nutrition to help me find out what was causing my inflammation and what foods were making me feel sick. Resetting …
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Egg & Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Serves 4 What You Need To Do Nutrition per serving Tags: Gluten Free, Low Carb, Meal Prep Friendly, High Protein 20gm+, Quick <30mins (*Nutrition per serving) For more amazing high protein recipes download our Recipe Book!
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Our Guide to Fitness Classes: Finding the Right Fit for Your Lifestyle
Starting your fitness journey can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right classes. With so many options available, how do you know which one is best for you? At Team McLean Fitness Club in Belmont, we specialise in helping and supporting beginners find the perfect fit, as well as well the experience …
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Training Cheat Sheet
Your Workout / Your Goals = Load + ROM + Volume + Intensity + Duration. What is your intention for this workout or for longer term targets? Set a plan, write a program and stick to it. Whether it be resistance or cardiovascular training, ensure to remember these key points; Range of motion :– Extension …
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Episode 40 – Train Mean, Eat Clean & Live Green – Lou Chats to Coach Kristen McLean from Team McLean Fitness Club
https://loucamp16.podbean.com/e/episode-40-train-mean-eat-clean-live-green-lou-chats-to-kristen-mclean-from-team-mclean-fitness-club Thank you Lou Lugsdin EAP Counselling Provider and Wellbeing Architect for the opportunity to share some insights on the importance of mental and physical health in our workplaces! Such a great intro too – “Team McLean Fitness Club’s Founder and head coach, Kristen, absolutely loves her job! Enabling and supporting people to take back …
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