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July 2010 - Progressive overload Vs. Genetic potential- June 2010 - From Gym to Gmail - The Future of Fitness Part Two
- May 2010 - From Gym to Gmail - The Future of Fitness Part One
- April 2010 - Worst Interviewees - EVER!
- March 2010 - Managing Quality
February 2010 - Valentine's K.I.S.S. and Exercise and ageing- January 2010 - New Year, New Hope
- December 2009 - Why December is the 'Month of Guilt' and Custom made hips
- November 2009 - FIA news and Meniscal cartilage tears
- October 2009 - 10 ways to get the job you want AND Meniscal cartilage tears in the knee
- September 2009 - Inhouse or Freelance Personal Training?
- August 2009 - 7 reasons to be part of the fitness industry and beat the crunch
Dear Health and Fitness Enthusiast,
I'm sure you've heard from members of the gym, your loved ones, and clients - 2010 is the year “I am going to transform my body!”
So what can you suggest help get them on the right path to physical fitness?
It's simple - tell them to Kick-Start the year with these simple steps:
1 - Lets set some REAL goals shall we?
Planning to lose weight, getting a flat tummy, getting rid of those monstrous thighs and bulking up don’t exactly sound like clear cut goals which you are likely to stick to and which can be monitored easily.
Find, no ‘make’ some time and grab a pen and paper! No really I’m serious! Now write down your end goal (what you want to achieve). Then work out your daily/weekly even monthly schedule. Now look at the days/times that can be potentially used for exercise/training. It’s looking good already isn’t it?
By doing this very simple task you have already “committed” yourself to achieving your dream body. You don’t have to have an hour available everyday of the week! If anything, if you are new to exercise, I advise you start slow. So a brisk walk most days of the week will do wonders for your energy and metabolism!
2 - Training with weights:
Resistance/training with weights whilst using large muscle groups will not only work your body double time but the results you achieve are quite remarkable. But make sure you get correct guidance from suitable qualified staff at your local gym. Most have qualified trainers who will be able to guide you.
3 - Is rest allowed?
Yes! In fact I strongly advise you workout on alternate days especially if you’re using weights as this will help you recover more effectively.
4 - A bit of fun:
If you have little more time on your hands, why not take up a local class. Most gyms cater for all fitness levels and classes are a great way of meeting new people/potential training buddies. You can also get involved in team sports such as tennis etc. which are a great way of getting in shape (you will be amazed at the number of calories you burn) and great fun too!
5 - What about your Nutrition?
You will notice I didn’t use the word “diet” in the above subheading? This is quite deliberate. Ask most people what the word “diet” means to them and their instant response will be “eat less,” “reduce calories,” and “live on rabbit food” to name a few! So I will use the word nutrition here as this sums up your daily food intake in a more realistic manner.
So start by writing down everything (yes even that chocolate button you found) you eat/drink in a weekly diary/notebook. You will be amazed at your own eating habits when you look back at your last seven days! There is endless amounts of information out there advising on nutrition which can be quite confusing. The British Nutrition Foundation’s website is a great place to start and is packed with great examples and tips about food.
Well there you have it. Some simple yet effective pointers to get you started on the right track to achieving your fitness goals.
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