There are few better modes of exercise to blast calories and burn more fat than metabolic conditioning (metcon) training. This form of exercise, popularise...
Is Overtraining Possible?
Many gym-goers and athletes these days are worried about not getting enough exercise. However, the truth is that there are plenty of us out there who may a...
Compex meets Nicole Warburg Mackenzie
Compex: Hey Nicole, it’s great to see you! Please could you tell the Compex audience a bit about yourself? What’s your background? Nicole: I w...
Playing around with Callisthenics in the Gym
Calisthenics is a form of physical training focused on teaching you to master your own bodyweight using minimal equipment. The word comes from the Greek, K...
ASK NICOLE: Dropping the Baby Weight
YOU ASKED: I am a 22-year-old mother of two. Before my first child, I weighed between 55-60kg and was perfectly happy with my body. I gained weight during ...
ASK NICOLE: How Long Should a Workout Be?
YOU ASKED Most training programmes tell you to exercise for about 20 minutes during each cardio workout. Is there a reason for this? I like to stretch my w...
ASK NICOLE: High Cortisol Levels and Fat Burning
YOU ASKED I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, a pre-cursor to hypothyroidism (my TSH and T3/T4 are still normal). I also have elevat...
ASK NICOLE: Successful Training from Home
YOU ASKED… Hi Nicole, firstly I want to say that I think you are amazing. You’re such an inspiration! I need your advice, please. I have a lot of s...
Tabata Workout
A Tabata is a high-intensity workout protocol that has fitness and weight-loss benefits. Try my Tabata Workout and let me know how you do! Work for 20 seco...
A Functional Workout
This workout mash-up combines three of her ‘fav’ disciplines – fitness, functional training and CrossFit How do you measure up to one of the most har...