» Arthur (Archie) Kazas has been in the fitness industry since 1983,

» Arthur has trained athletes at state level and Australian level both at personal and    competition level.

» Arthur specialises in personal training programs for weight loss and weight gain as well as sports conditioning.

Accreditations: 

» Qualified P.E Teacher

» Associate diploma in sports and exercise science /  coaching

» Strength Conditioning coach

» Arthur also operates his family owned café ( The Kazbar) and personal training    studio ( Fitness by A.R.T).

FITNESS BY ART QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. What is A.R.T (Aerobic resistance Training)?

ART stands for Aerobic Resistance Training and refers to both the efficiency of training methodology and technical superiority of the exercise equipment being employed. The primary purpose of ART is to produce gains in muscular strength and thereby enhance functional performance.

2. IS A.R.T effective in improving body shape and tone?

ART is the most effective if not only logical method to achieve improvements in these areas. ( Discounting Cosmetic Surgery). Our body is largely a result of genetics, however ART is capable of building up and reducing areas of the body to a marked degree.

3. Can A.R.T improve sporting and athletic performance?

Aside from genetic considerations, performance is largely a function of the appropriate mix of the following factors: skill, cardio-vascular ability and strength. Most athletes invest their time in skill development. Generally speaking, sufficient cardio-vascular ability to play a given sport is a by-product of this skill training or is achieved by a minor level of supplementary work. Strength training however is largely neglected and in some cases feared by athletes and coaches. In any case, most athletes are unconfident about their ability to design and implement an effective strength training program. Strength training then is the area in which the largest potential benefit to performance exists and ART is the best and most time efficient method by which to train for strength.

4. Should I employ ART during a competitive sports season?

Training with ART during the competitive season is of utmost importance. Not only does it help to retain high levels of functional strength built up during pre-season training it also helps strength development throughout the season and greatly reduces injury risk. As little as one Art session per week is all that is required.

5. How regularly should I train with ART?

ART should be employed not more than three sessions per week. For many individuals two sessions is quite sufficient and for some individuals who have a low tolerance to exercise, one session every couple of weeks may be all that is required to achieve the desired effect.

6. How long does a typical ART workout take?

A well conditioned individual may complete an ART session in as little as fifteen minutes. For conditioned individuals twenty to thirty minutes of time dedicated to ART is quite sufficient. For de-conditioned individuals with a low starting tolerance to exercise, training sessions normally run for no more than about thirty-five minutes – of course, the intensity of exercise is kept at a much lower level for individuals regaining fitness and strength.

7. Who can benefit from ART?

ART has benefits for everyone. It enhances sports performance and reduces potential injury. It helps children and adolescents improve strength and self confidence and enhances self image. For the unfit is it a safe, progressive form of training that can be tailored to their starting level of training and fitness. For women it provides a range of significant benefits – improving muscle tone, body shape, strength and flexibility and it increases bone density ( significant for women in later life). For people suffering from injury, ART can help with rapid recovery of strength and range of movement reducing the effects of pain and laying out the foundation for resistance to further injury in the future. For the mature aged population, ART helps with the recovery of lost muscle mass allowing for a more active and confident lifestyle. ART is truly of benefit to all generations and for a lot of important reasons.

8. What role does nutrition play in achieving the best results from ART?

There is no special diet required to achieve the best result from ART. A diet which is considered to be balanced and meeting acceptable national health standards in relation to its composition is all that is required. Some supplementation could be advisable on an individual basis and in consideration of special circumstances.

9. Does ART have a special role to play in reducing body fat and achieving weight control?

ART is a highly effective strategy for the reduction of body fat and efficient weight control. Because muscle cells are more active, they require more calories at rest. ART promotes the growth of muscle cells and as such, increases the calorie requirement of the body. Secondly, ART sessions involve a high calorie burn-off thereby providing a double reducing effect on fat stores.

10. Is ART a beneficial addition to a jogging program?

For an individual involved in a regular program of jogging the risk of injury is high. Every time your foot contacts the jogging surface, your joints and muscle structures may absorb up to three times your body weight in force. Based on U.S National Statistic, a person involved in a jogging program regularly over a twelve month period has an eighty percent probability of injury. ART programs are capable of reducing the injury risk associated with jogging, balancing strength between muscle groups and increasing flexibility. ART is a logical and important supplement to any jogging program, and any other lifestyle program you ma take on.