Top Australian personal fitness expert and coach, Cameron Byrnes, says anyone can stay fit consistently throughout the year. Despite the seasonal drop by 15% of gym attendance in Q4, people can maintain and thrive through the colder months. By prioritizing consistency over intensity, such as 20 minutes of moderate exercise, exercisers will improve cardiovascular health, energy levels, and mood. A focus on strength training, staying hydrated, mindful eating, and balanced indulgences of calorie-dense foods during festivals are other tips given.
According to research, resistance training using body weight or dumbbells instead of cardio alone, can combat loss of muscle mass common with age and inactivity. For those getting less sunlight, depleted vitamin D levels and subsequent tiredness can lead to a lack of motivation. Therefore, scheduling and completing an early morning exercise routine can regulate your body clock, and improve sleep and energy levels.
For a time-efficient, full body workout at home, Byrnes recommends a series of kitchen workouts without needing any equipment—countertop push-ups, chair or counter squats for abs, hips, glutes, core, and arms, stovetop leg raises, and towel slides. Each should be repeated for at least 12-15 reps, closing with calf raises.
Byrnes' focus is on injury recovery and wellness, having consistently trained high-profile clients such as Mel B. He is also an author and wellness coach. His online transformation programs adopt personalized goals and routines for everyone around the world irrespective of age, lifestyle and limitations.
Furthermore, Byrnes has successfully recovered from a severe injury. As a result, his injury inspired him to reshape and prioritize his approach to fitness. His approach is now a holistic understanding that cares about improving resilience and creating a healthy body image instead of just looks. Byrnes believes that fitting in a quick workout every day can give an individual the necessary mental refreshment required to handle everyday life.