CHEK Method & Holistic Health with Corrective Culture

Corrective Culture was founded by two Sunshine Coast men who are passionate about optimising health the way nature intended it. This week Cal and Em sit down with Corrective Culture’s Jake Stone and Callan Krause on the Good as Gold’s podcast to discuss the ‘Chek’ system and all things health, wealth, strength, posture and parasites! 

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Understand & Improve your resilience with the Resilience Shield

‘The Resilience Shield’ was jointly developed by three SAS veterans. They combined what they learned in the Defence Force with medical research to create a model of resilience and write a book that will help you master your mindset and overcome adversity. This week we talk to Ben and Tim about all things resilience and the benefits that come with being resilient. 

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Aesthetics vs. Wellness with Gabby Ward

Gabby Ward is an accredited practicing dietitian and an accredited sports dietician, working with CrossFit, weightlifting and powerlifting athletes. This week Cal and Em sit down with Gabby on the Good as Gold’s podcast to discuss the importance of wellness over aesthetics, and how to fuel your body correctly.

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Pro Surfer Cooper Chapman talks Mental Health

Cooper Chapman is on a mission to change the way we approach mental health. He founded The Good Human Factory in 2020 after his sister lost multiple friends to suicide, and is passionate about encouraging everyone to take care of and improve their mental health.

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The Power of Visualisation

When we train our minds, trains our bodies. Visualisation is an imagination technique used by athletes to improve their performance by training their mind and body to bring about positive outcomes. It is a way of imagining the event or desired outcome before it happens to help them prepare.

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How Sleep Affects Your Training

Sleep is important for the health of your body and mind. It can affect our mood, productivity, creativity and decision-making throughout the day as well as affect our training and recovery efforts. While we are asleep, we will typically pass through four stages of sleep however this can vary based on age, abnormal sleep patterns, the influence of alcohol or drugs, and sleep disorders.

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Simplify your diet with Sam Smith

Sam Smith has been involved in the fitness industry since she was 16 and is passionate about working with clients at Gold’s Gym Fyshwick to help transform their lives, especially when it comes to their mindset around nutrition.

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Pros and Cons of Tracking Macros

Macronutrients, more commonly referred to as ‘macros’ are the three main components of food which include protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Tracking macros is a great way to keep a record of your nutrition and how the food you eat affects your body, however it’s also essential to consider the downside too.

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How Wearable Tech is Changing Fitness

Wearable technology is changing the way we live. It is revolutionising health and wellness by providing new insights into how we can live healthier lives. These insights are helping to generate self-awareness when it comes to training so we can understand our bodies better.

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Bodybuilding Post Comp

Competing in a bodybuilding competition regardless of how you placed, should make you feel extremely proud of your accomplishments. The focus should always be on your own journey and being process based as opposed to outcome based.

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