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"You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight" - Jim Rohn
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Bone Density: The Health Metric You Can’t See Until It Becomes a Problem
Bone loss can develop quietly for years, but that does not mean it is beyond your influence. Learn how progressive strength training, appropriate impact exercise, balance work and adequate nutrition can help protect your bones and maintain lifelong physical capability.

TTG Staff
13 hours ago8 min read


Heart Rate vs RPE: Understanding When Each Matters
Should you use heart rate or RPE to guide your training? Learn when each metric matters, why they measure different aspects of exercise, and how combining both can help you train smarter, improve performance, and avoid common mistakes with fitness trackers.

TTG Staff
3 days ago5 min read


The Truth About Autophagy: What The Research Actually Says
Autophagy is often promoted as a major benefit of fasting, but what does the research actually show? Learn how it works, when it occurs and where the evidence remains uncertain.

TTG Staff
Jul 226 min read


Does Coffee Break A Fast? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think
Does coffee break a fast? The answer depends on why you are fasting. Learn how black coffee may affect fat loss, insulin, autophagy and water-only fasting.

TTG Staff
Jul 225 min read


Should You Exercise While Taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro?
Exercise remains essential while taking GLP-1 medications. Learn how strength training and cardio can help preserve muscle, support bone health and improve long-term weight-loss outcomes.

TTG Staff
Jul 225 min read


The Truth About Fat Loss: Understanding Energy Balance
Everyone Wants to Burn Fat. Almost Nobody Understands How It Actually Happens. Walk into any supplement store, scroll through social media or listen to fitness influencers for five minutes, and you'll hear the same promises. "This food burns fat." "This workout melts fat." "This supplement speeds up your metabolism." The reality? Your body doesn't lose fat because you eat a particular food or complete a certain workout. It loses fat because, over time, it has no choice. Under

TTG Staff
Jul 175 min read


What Should You Track While Taking Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro For Weight Loss?
Losing weight on Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro is only part of the story. Discover the key health metrics you should track to protect muscle, improve body composition and achieve better long-term results.

TTG Staff
Jul 145 min read


What Actually Happens To Your Body During A Fast
What actually happens inside your body when you fast? Learn how your metabolism changes over time, from the fed state to fat burning, ketone production, and autophagy, and discover what the research really says about fasting.

TTG Staff
Jul 96 min read


Why BMI Doesn't Tell The Whole Story
BMI has been used for decades to classify people as underweight, healthy, overweight or obese—but does it really tell you how healthy you are? Discover why BMI is only one piece of the puzzle, how body composition provides a clearer picture, and why understanding what your weight is made of is the key to building a healthier, stronger body.

TTG Staff
Jul 85 min read


Why We Coach The Way We Do At The Training Ground
What makes The Training Ground different? It starts with a simple belief: fitness should improve your life, not just your appearance. Here's why we coach the way we do.

TTG Staff
Jun 193 min read


Taking The Next Step Is Still Yours
We often become overwhelmed by how far we have to go. The lesson that changed my life wasn't about resilience—it was about focusing on the next step, then taking it.

TTG Staff
Jun 193 min read


The Story Most Members Don't Know About Me (Josh)
In 2012, a car accident left me in a coma, required 19 surgeries, and nearly cost me the ability to walk. This is the story most members don't know—and how it shaped the coach, person, and philosophy behind The Training Ground.

TTG Staff
Jun 197 min read


Why Your Fitness Watch Doesn't Match The Treadmill
Ever noticed your fitness watch showing a different pace or distance to the treadmill? You're not imagining it. Learn why wearables and treadmills often disagree, what each device is actually measuring, and why understanding your data matters more than chasing perfect numbers. Discover which metrics to trust and how to use technology to improve your training, not complicate it.

TTG Staff
Jun 175 min read


Why Daily Steps Matter More Than Most People Realise
One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to solve everything with exercise. Discover why daily movement and step targets are a key part of the TTG Nutrition Coaching Pathway, and how something as simple as walking can have a powerful impact on your health, recovery, and long-term results.

TTG Staff
Jun 124 min read


Nutrition Coaching: The Foundation Phase
Most people don't struggle because they lack nutrition knowledge. They struggle because they struggle to consistently apply what they already know. Learn why Foundation Phase focuses on protein, water, and daily movement before calories, meal plans, and advanced nutrition strategies.

TTG Staff
Jun 124 min read


Why Office Workers in Brisbane CBD Should Consider Pilates
Long hours at a desk can lead to poor posture, tight muscles, reduced mobility, and ongoing aches and pains. Discover why more Brisbane CBD office workers are turning to Pilates to improve strength, movement quality, posture, and overall wellbeing. Learn how small-group Pilates and corporate Pilates programs can help you move better, feel stronger, and build long-term capacity for life.

TTG Staff
Jun 24 min read


Why More Busy Professionals Are Switching to Structured 30-Minute Training
Time is one of the biggest barriers to exercise, but effective training doesn't need to take hours. Learn why busy professionals are turning to structured 30-minute workouts to build strength, improve health, increase energy, and create sustainable results that fit into real life.

TTG Staff
May 257 min read


Should You Train With a Head Cold?
A head cold can leave you wondering whether to train or rest. This guide explains how to keep moving safely without turning a few sniffles into a longer setback.

TTG Staff
Feb 104 min read


Why Am I So Sore? Understanding DOMS and What To Do About It
If you’ve recently started training, returned after some time away, or pushed yourself in a way your body isn’t used to, you might have noticed something frustrating: You felt fine after the session… then woke up very sore a day or two later. This feeling is extremely common, and it has a name: DOMS . DOMS is not a sign that something has gone wrong. In most cases, it’s a normal and expected part of your body adapting to training. What Is DOMS? DOMS stands for Delayed Onset

TTG Staff
Dec 19, 20254 min read


You Feel Leaner… So, Why Does Your Body Composition Scan Say You've Gone Backwards?
You've been training hard, eating well and your clothes fit better—so why does your body composition scan say you've gone backwards? Learn what your BIA scan is really telling you and how to measure progress the right way.

TTG Staff
May 21, 20255 min read
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