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4 Reasons why it gets harder to lose weight as we get older.
The four main factors for weight loss: Muscle Loss As you age, your metabolism slows down due to a number of reasons. One reason is the...
Sep 22, 20162 min read


Food as Fuel
The “3 pillars of health” is a fundamental concept we teach at 101 Fitness. All is not just about exercise. To achieve optimal fitness...
Jul 20, 20163 min read


25 Min a Week Fitness routine still a winner
101 Fitness offers 25 min workouts in a private room with a personal trainer every time. This unique approach, at an affordable price,...
Jun 25, 20162 min read

101 Fitness tips to keep colds and flu at bay this winter
As the temperature plummet our bodies become more susceptible to colds and viruses. What makes this the season for colds and flu’s? What...
Jun 21, 20162 min read


5 Reasons why taking a break from your usual exercise regime – is good for your health.
2. Go with the season: When the weather gets bad – taking your exercise indoors will help keep you motivated and fit during autumn and...
May 18, 20162 min read


7 Tips for maintaining your fitness this change of season.
Noticed the change in weather? Yes, the time has come as autumn settles in with shorter, wetter days. This morning I stuck my nose out...
Mar 16, 20162 min read


What is core strength and what does it really mean?
Although a beach ready body may be all the motivation you need for building strong core muscles, there are plenty of other reasons to get...
Nov 21, 20151 min read


Count your Steps, Not Calories, walk your way to health. 8 Reasons why walking is good for you.
10,000 steps a day is the goal! We’ve all hear this a thousand times . . . but why? In 2004 the Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) looked...
Aug 26, 20153 min read


Post Baby – Stronger, Faster, Better
*I am thankful for the way my body is bouncing back post-baby. But the thing is, it takes some work…..before, during and after pregnancy....
Aug 12, 20152 min read


8 Reasons why you should strengthen your core muscles.
8 Reasons why you should strengthen your core muscles (Article written by Melissa-Anne Smit for M2 Magazine) While it may be good...
Jul 9, 20153 min read


FAB FRIDAYS – How does 101 Fitness work according to reporter from Verve.
About 2 months ago I added a new ingredient to my Friday routine: an early morning training session at 101Fitness in Newmarket. It has...
Jul 9, 20152 min read


3 Weeks Post Baby Body
My response on a interesting New Zealand Herald Article on the 27th of May 2015 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id...
May 28, 20153 min read


One Day Deal – Does shivering count as exercise?
Get a private temperature controlled room for 25 min a week and a personal trainer. 10 sessions @ 101 Fitness 2 Great DEALS –...
May 26, 20151 min read


Working Out and still Not Losing Weight? 2 Reasons how food can help.
In March we started by looking at 3 reasons why you struggle to lose weight. We covered “how often to train” followed by “ditching the...
May 10, 20152 min read


Working Out and still Not Losing Weight? 4 Reasons to Break Up With Your Scale.
Eating well and exercising often, but still feel like you’re not losing that stubborn weight? The thing is, fat loss happens when you...
Apr 8, 20152 min read
Weightloss Rules that Works tips from 101 Fitness
Food and Exercise – Get your thinking and your actions on the right track otherwise these will hinder rather than help you lose weight....
Mar 14, 20152 min read


Working Out and still Not Losing Weight? 3 Reasons Why.
Eating well and exercising often, but still feel like you’re not losing that stubborn weight? The thing is, fat loss happens when you...
Mar 11, 20152 min read


101 Fitness’ top “New Year’s Resolutions”
I firmly believe that, if you have the mind-set to change 5 habits a year it will impact your overall health and wellbeing on a long term...
Feb 10, 20152 min read


Please Let My Body Survive the Silly Season!
Aricle Verve Magazine Dec 2014 – by Melissa-Anne Smit The Silly season can takes its toll. But keep in mind it is only a couple of weeks...
Dec 2, 20142 min read


Healthy Foods: 11 Fruits You Can Eat All Summer Long
The epitome of summertime may be sitting at a beach with an ice-cold beer, but the more time we spend under the sun, the more we should...
Nov 18, 20143 min read
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