Hi Once again, I apologise, that this year to date I am behind with my articles. I’ve been rather busy of late. I have updated my Lecturing qualification so I can once again teach on the Personal Trainer Certificate and Diploma courses. I have renewed my Senior First Aid and CPR, something that I feel could be of benefit to everyone, so I recommend you look into doing the … [Read more...]

I'm at Bells Beach as I write. I was at the Surfing Medicine International Conference prior to the start of the Rip Curl Pro. A great conference. Speakers included W.S.L. personnel, Doctors, Surgeons, Researchers, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Psychologists, Eco Activists, Elite Trainers, Surf Life saving, Surfing Victoria and Ex Pro Surfing input. Various attendees … [Read more...]

SURF FIT by Clive Rodell (personal fitness Guru) article No.1 Jan 2019 Happy New Year to all the readers of Baliwaves.com I trust you all survived the Festive Season, your religion looked after you, you negotiated the social and family expectations well and if you over indulged you have recovered or are well on the way. The last part brings me to the first snippet of … [Read more...]

Surf Fit News Clive Rodell / personal trainer For this article I thought I’d just break down some of the terminology used in weight training and fitness training. Straight forward for some, but not all. Enjoy. ?? I t could probably go on much longer, but just some of the basics. This will help anyone to understand training articles a little easier. Glossary of … [Read more...]

SURF FIT NEWS – No.11 by Clive Rodell Clive on Tour November 2018 Personal training / Surf Fitness Firstly let me apologize for the gap in articles. I have been on a 7 week tour away from Oz. It's been an interesting journey, I'm currently sitting in accommodation overlooking Soup Bowl in Barbados. Because I'm still away and have no access to my data bank of images etc, … [Read more...]

Get your Squat On Clive Rodell / trainer I was in the gym training a client, diagonally opposite me was a regular female member of this gym. A lady with a shy/sweet disposition who whilst quiet, is always friendly. Small stature but lifts well/heavily for her size and gender. This lady has been using a Personal Trainer who talks loudly (to impress?). Whilst I work in … [Read more...]

SURF FIT NEWS – No.7 by Clive Rodell (ask Clive – app) kettlebell NOUN kettlebells (plural noun) 1. a large cast-iron ball-shaped weight with a single handle. Another new training method that’s not new at all (except on Social Media lol). As usual much mumbo Jumbo has been created about inventing the new ‘wheel’. A sensational way of training and a sensational … [Read more...]

SURF FIT NEWS – No.7 by Clive Rodell (ask Clive – app) Firstly, let me apologize for the time gap in content. I have decided to go back and do some teaching of the Personal trainer Courses. However, there is a new Teaching Qualification I had to update to the new requirements. This was quite a lot of work, understanding Govt guidelines, departments, methodology etc, then … [Read more...]