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Should You Cleanse Or Detox
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Beware – not everything in the Fitness Industry is good for you!
As an industry professional it saddens me to say this; but it’s important to remember.
At this time of year, the big rush of the New Year resolutions is over and there was the predictable influx of new clients into gyms worldwide. Now most of these gyms and support industries are settling down in what is a type of false quiet period and they will be looking at how best to improve their market share over this time. Therefore, this is a time you’re likely to see many businesses and individuals promoting one type of detox, cleanse or something related. These products are being pushed in papers and social media everywhere, it’s hard to avoid them. They cost money you don’t have and unfortunately, scammers sit waiting with their eager smiles. They are counting on you feeling disheartened or depressed, maybe after you have given up your New Year health and fitness resolutions, or knowing that many are disappointed with their bodies or fitness in general. You are vulnerable, & so you are likely to be looking for quick fixes and if you are looking for a silver bullet – they have just the product!
The subject of cleansing or detoxing draws strong opinion for or against, so let’s take a look at them and then you can draw your personal conclusions.
The idea of cleansing and detoxing is that it’s a system we need to clear out toxins from within our bodies…. There’s liver cleanses, detox teas, lemon cleanses, the list goes on but they all aim for the same thing. So firstly, what toxin do we want to get rid of? Why is it present? Do we have another way to cleanse naturally? Most people will take up cleansing or a detox to lose weight quickly.
Can the body handle any cleansing tasks itself? Yes it can.
Organs that naturally detox our blood and food products for us are the Liver, Kidneys & Gastrointestinal system and they’re free. The body is very good at targeting toxins within particular cells and organs. Our cells have some specific Organelles there; acting as garbage disposals removing toxins continually. Toxins are not only consumed, they may also be bodily bi-products. Our lungs and nose also cleanse contaminants and irritants from the air we breathe before the oxygen enters our blood stream.
Most cleanses or cleansing products require a very limiting liquid diet or eating one or two particular foods. Initially we feel great as the tummy gets flatter, we’re excreting water & think we’re doing well. Our bloated and puffy body is looking slimmer and we love how it looks and feels. Most of the weight loss is likely to be water though, in addition to emptying our intestines, our carbohydrate stores in our muscles and organs will drop as we’re not eating well. Ultimately, blood sugars drop and we weaken, even dehydrating – deaths can occur if this dehydration or hypoglycemia gets too severe and goes unchecked.
It goes without saying that cleansing and detoxing can be particularly dangerous in certain populations of the community, such as our elderly, disabled, adolescents and kids, babies and those with impaired immune systems or metabolic diseases.
Sometimes these cleanse or detox products you buy are filled with money wasters … they are nothing like the product you think you may be buying and may be nothing but a placebo, and other times they may even contain harmful products. Sadly, this market is not as regulated as it should be so you need to exercise some caution and be a discerning consumer.
If you are considering a detox or cleanse for any reason it’s important that you get sound advice from someone that’s not benefiting financially from the product or idea. Many studies for them or even for products like pharmaceuticals may have a biased slant as they’re funded by the companies in question while going through the process of seeking product approval from the regulatory bodies.
Ok, so what if you’ve decided you don’t want a product but perhaps you’ve been punishing your body by consuming a bad diet and alcohol, and now you feel crap for doing so. Your skin is sallow or blemished and you feel bloated. Well the good news is you just need to start cleaning up your act and stop consuming the rubbish. Your body would have been cleansing the whole time, but just as you can’t out train a bad diet your body can’t cleanse it out as effectively either. You need to give the body time to restore itself and flush itself through after bouts of punishment.
To naturally detox.
- Drink plenty of water -flush toxins and waste out.
- Eat a good healthy balance diet -eliminate excesses of certain toxins; like alcohol.
- Exercise and get your sweat on- eliminating toxins via your skin.
- Don’t snack incessantly, give your body a chance to do what it does naturally.
- Get plenty of quality sleep as our bodies main systems of repair and recovery require sleep.
For an excellent and balanced personal account on cleansing or detoxing, from a qualified nutritional expert Dr Ryan Andrew for Precision Nutrition. Dr Andrew and his wife undertook a cleanse with rather dramatic results. You can find the article here;
Are Detox Diets Good For You? by Dr Ryan Andrew for Precision Nutrition
Remember until next time, Health is your greatest Wealth…….
Coach Tracy
Specialist Master Coach
For more information on the good or bad of detoxing, call me on 0429695096 or one of the team members at TFW-Coffs Coast or Beyond Limits on 026699500 for advice.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀
Most people use barbells for heavy lifts. But what if you could build strength, power, coordination, and endurance—all at once?
𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀.
Instead of isolated lifts, barbell flows transition smoothly between exercises, creating a full-body, high-intensity workout.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿:
🔥 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺
Moving through different planes of motion sharpens your reflexes, control, and balance.
💪 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 & 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿
Engage more muscles at once while developing explosive transitions. Perfect for fighters, lifters, and athletes.
🧠 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀
Remembering sequences improves cognitive function, making barbell flows a workout for your body AND brain.
🔥 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝘁 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
The continuous movement spikes your heart rate, torches calories, and builds endurance fast.
🦾 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵
Flows take your body through full ranges of motion, improving flexibility and stability.
T𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄:
✅ Deadlift → Hang Clean → Push Press → Reverse Lunge → Squat- Reverse Curl: Repeat
🔥 Perform 4-8 reps of each move, flowing through for 3-5 rounds with minimal rest.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁? A complete workout that builds strength, power, endurance, and mobility—all in one seamless sequence.
Are you adding barbell flows to your training? Drop a 🔥 in the comments!
#BarbellFlows #StrengthTraining #AthleticPerformance #BarbellWorkouts #Conditioning #PowerAndMobility #FitnessInnovation #tfwcoffscoast #personalisedsmallgrouptraining #trainingforwarriors #coffsfitness #Coffs #coffsspecialisttrainingteam #bestgymincoffs #fitness #tfw #thedojo #tfwfamilia
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀
Most people use barbells for heavy lifts. But what if you could build strength, power, coordination, and endurance—all at once?
𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀.
Instead of isolated lifts, barbell flows transition smoothly between exercises, creating a full-body, high-intensity workout.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿:
🔥 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺
Moving through different planes of motion sharpens your reflexes, control, and balance.
💪 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 & 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿
Engage more muscles at once while developing explosive transitions. Perfect for fighters, lifters, and athletes.
🧠 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀
Remembering sequences improves cognitive function, making barbell flows a workout for your body AND brain.
🔥 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝘁 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
The continuous movement spikes your heart rate, torches calories, and builds endurance fast.
🦾 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵
Flows take your body through full ranges of motion, improving flexibility and stability.
T𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄:
✅ Deadlift → Hang Clean → Push Press → Reverse Lunge → Squat- Reverse Curl: Repeat
🔥 Perform 4-8 reps of each move, flowing through for 3-5 rounds with minimal rest.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁? A complete workout that builds strength, power, endurance, and mobility—all in one seamless sequence.
Are you adding barbell flows to your training? Drop a 🔥 in the comments!
#BarbellFlows #StrengthTraining #AthleticPerformance #BarbellWorkouts #Conditioning #PowerAndMobility #FitnessInnovation #tfwcoffscoast #personalisedsmallgrouptraining #trainingforwarriors #coffsfitness #Coffs #coffsspecialisttrainingteam #bestgymincoffs #fitness #tfw #thedojo #tfwfamilia
🔥 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 – 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺! 🔥
As we hit our 40s and beyond, our bodies don’t recover like they used to. Many Australian men suffer from nagging injuries that limit their ability to work, train, and enjoy life. But here’s the good news: the right exercises and specialist techniques can help you move better, feel stronger, and stay injury-free!
The Most Common Injuries in Men Over 40
🚑 Lower Back Pain – Often caused by weak core muscles, poor posture, and years of improper lifting.
🚑 Knee Pain – poor movement patterns and muscle imbalances, arthritis, or old sports injuries.
🚑 Shoulder Injuries – Rotator cuff strains and impingements are common, especially in desk workers, weekend warriors and tradies.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴
✅ Mobility & Flexibility Work – Gentle stretching and mobility drills keep your joints moving freely.
✅ Strength Training – Building muscle around vulnerable areas (like knees and shoulders) protects against future injuries.
✅ Proper Technique & Coaching – Guided, science-backed exercises ensure you’re training safely and effectively.
At TFW Coffs Coast, we specialize in helping men over 40 regain strength, eliminate pain, and stay active for life. Our holistic approach includes exercise, nutrition, mindset, and expert coaching so you can keep doing what you love—𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸.
💬 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗠 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽!
#BeyondLimits #TFWCoffsCoast #InjuryRecovery #Over40Fitness #StayStrong #PainFreeMovement #PrehabIsBetterThanRehab #tfw, #tfwfamilia #personalisedsmallgrouptraining #trainingforwarriors
𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝟰𝟬: 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗦 "𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥!"
You might be aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to be weaker.
Most men over 40 assume that losing strength and energy is inevitable—but science tells a different story.
🔬 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
✅ Muscle loss is preventable. Studies show that resistance training can rebuild muscle mass even in men over 70 (Fiatarone et al., 1994).
✅ Testosterone levels don’t have to drop dramatically. Strength training has been shown to increase natural testosterone production (West & Phillips, 2012).
✅ Your metabolism doesn’t have to slow down. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest (Wolfe, 2006).
At Training for Warriors - Coffs Coast, we help men reclaim their strength, energy, and confidence through a science-backed approach.
💥 Comment “STRONG” if you’re ready to fight back against aging.
📚 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨:
Fiatarone, M. A., et al. (1994). Exercise training for frailty in elderly men. NEJM.
West, D. W., & Phillips, S. M. (2012). Exercise and testosterone. Eur J Appl Physiol.
Wolfe, R. R. (2006). Muscle`s role in metabolism. AJCN.
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🔥 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚(𝗛𝗘𝗥) & 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘! 🔥
What an absolute privilege it was to coach these incredible women in today’s Strong(her) Class. Week after week, they show up, put in the work, and prove that strength isn’t just about muscles—it’s about resilience, confidence, and pushing through whatever life throws their way. 💪✨
This stage of life comes with challenges, but these warriors aren’t backing down. They’re lifting, sweating, and thriving—rewriting the script on what’s possible. The best part? They’re not just getting stronger in the gym; they’re getting stronger for LIFE. 🚀
To all the women out there who feel like their bodies are changing faster than they can keep up—know this: You are not alone, and you are more powerful than you think. 🔥 Keep lifting. Keep fighting. Keep showing up.
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🌅 Rise and Shine with the TFW Familia! 🌅
Look at these jazz hands! 🎷💥 Our crew is out here eating the early worm and getting that huge dopamine hit with their Barbell Complex grind at the crack of dawn! 🏋️♂️🔥
💪 Early mornings = serious gains, serious energy, and serious vibes. This squad doesn`t just wake up — they level up. ⏰
Who needs coffee when you’ve got this much fire before 7AM? 🔥💥
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 - 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁? 💪
✅ Expert & Highly Qualified Coaches: Our dedicated Coaches are here to guide you on your fitness journey, offering personalised support every step of the way. 🧑🏫💬
✅ Diverse Workouts: From heart-pumping cardio 🏃♂️ to strength-building sessions 🏋️♀️, we provide a range of classes to keep you motivated and engaged. We plan and care for your health, injury, hormone needs, muscle building and fat loss goals, so you don`t need to.
✅ Inclusive Community: At TFW - Coffs Coast, everyone is welcome! 🙌 We celebrate diversity and embrace individuals of all fitness levels and backgrounds. With our global passports 🌎, you can train almost anywhere in the world, knowing you’re welcome and cared for with the same expertise.
✅ Fun Events: Join us for fitness challenges, themed workouts, and community events 🎉 that make every session exciting and enjoyable.
✅ Results-Driven: Your goals are our goals. We`re committed to helping you achieve and surpass your fitness aspirations. 🏆
✅ Education: We teach you everything you need to know, using the NEWEST cutting-edge science-based protocols and research. 🧬📚 We stay up-to-date with the latest science, literature, and ongoing training to be both the safest and best-educated hands in the business. Our skills, methods, and tools are those you’d typically only find in universities and big city facilities!
Ready to transform not just your body but your entire lifestyle? Join Training for Warriors - Coffs Coast and become a valued member of our fitness family. Let’s crush goals, break barriers, and celebrate victories together! 🔥
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“𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗳 𝗜 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁? 😬”
The truth is, exercise isn’t one-size-fits-all! At Training for Warriors - Coffs Coast, we believe that working out is all about finding what works for YOU. 💪
𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮:
1️⃣ Mix it up and make it enjoyable: Whether it’s weights, bodyweight exercises, or even cardio, explore what energizes you and keeps you moving forward! You’re more likely to stick with something that feels good and fun. 🏋️♀️
2️⃣ Set achievable goals for yourself: Nothing feels better than progress! Start small, and celebrate each step you take. Consistent, realistic goals are key to building confidence and momentum. 🎯
At TFW - Coffs Coast, our team is here to support and guide you every step of the way. Ready to find your favourite way to train? Drop us a message, and let’s find the right fit for your fitness journey!
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