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Written by Brendan Farnhill for FUSE Magazine
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Monday, 11 January 2010 00:34 |
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With the holidays just around the corner, we’re all starting to unwind from the busy year of work and are taking the time to relax and celebrate another great year.
It is also the time of year that we tend to need to add a notch or two to the belt buckle. But with careful planning and some smart thinking, we can still enjoy the holiday period and not add that extra weight.
Being away from the gym and out of routine makes continuing your fitness program difficult, but also opens up the opportunity to try something new and have fun with your fitness. So here it is, your Holiday Training Tips — a simple list of exercises and activities that can be done while on holidays to help fight the battle of the bulge this summer.
1.Beach Jog
If you like a good perve, this is probably one of the better ones. Running on sand is a lot harder than running on a solid surface, so you can burn a couple of extra calories, while having the opportunity to scout the beach for the best place to sunbake.
2. Bushwalk
If you’re out camping, or anywhere near bushland, this is another great opportunity to get out and see the country, while not even realising how hard you’re working. Walking up and down hills and over the uneven ground can be a great muscle workout for the legs, as well as burning calories.
3. Bike Ride
Summer alone is a great time to drag that bike out, but when you’re on holidays, it’s even more of a reason. The opportunity to go for a ride and check out the scenery is fantastic, and hey, the side effect of burning fat and toning the legs sounds pretty good to me.
4. Swimming
A total body workout that does not have to be tiring and boring. Going down to the pool with some friends and throwing a ball around, and running around in and out of the pool is again some incidental exercise that will help keep you trim for summer.
5. Push Ups
While it is a traditional exercise, it is also an easy one to do first thing in the morning. Why not wake up, pump out some push ups to get the blood flowing and help maintain the muscles in the chest at the same time.
6. Sit Ups
Another traditional exercise, but one that is again quick and easy and helps pump the blood. Maybe a good one to quickly do before taking your shirt off down at the beach, so the abs are pumped full of blood before you unleash.
7. Surfing
This is probably one of my personal favourites. Surfing is an awesome total body workout, using every muscle in your body to be able to jump on top of a wave and ride it into the beach. And hey, there is nothing hotter than watching a guy walk up the beach with his wet suit half off, abs showing, tanned body dripping in water and surf board under the arm (you can wipe the drool away now).
So there is plenty that you can do to help stay fit while you’re on holidays. You just need to try and plan your activities to include some form of incidental exercise. The biggest tip to remember is that alcohol (whether it is low carb or not) is one of the biggest contributors to increasing body fat over the holiday period. Drink responsibly and train smarter, to help keep you fit for summer. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 11 January 2010 00:44 |
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Do you need a trainer? |
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Written by Fuse Magazine | Garry Hart
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Thursday, 23 April 2009 11:00 |
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 If you’ve ever been to the gym, you’ll probably already know how hard it is to stay motivated and maintain a good gym program that gets the results you’re looking for.
If you’re anything like me, getting back into a fitness routine after all the fun of Mardi Gras is a major challenge. Some years it’s taken me a good couple of months to drag myself back into a regular program.
I’ve often wondered if I should shell out a few bucks for a personal trainer to help me stay focused, and possibly introduce some new types of exercise like Yoga or Pilates to my current weights routine. To tell you the truth, I’m not even sure if what I’m doing is right for my current goals.
I decided to ask Garry from Alive Health and Fitness to see what he thought on the subject.
The first thing he said was...
Great champions have great coaches.
Why should you be different?
Tiger Woods never hits a practice ball without his coach watching. Amelie Mauresmo doesn’t go on the court for training without her coach.
The Manchester United team do not go on the training field without the coach and assistant coaches there to support, push, motivate and create a consistency that converts to ingrained habits.
If you want to be a “legend in your own lunchtime” why should you be any different from the world’s sporting champions?
Having a trainer is a great way to reach your fitness and health goals. You’ll find those people with a personal trainer are more apt to accomplish their desired fat loss and muscle gains.
Here are five top reasons why it works and why it can work for you:
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Consistency. The number one way to achieve your targets is consistency. A lot of people find that unless someone is there to meet them at the gym, they will find excuses not to go. Having a trainer ensures you will get out of bed and into the gym.
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Accountability. So, let’s say one day you fail to show up at the gym at your scheduled time. Your caring trainer will call you and make sure you are on your way. He/she will enquire about your cardio fitness, your eating regime, your sleep and work patterns. If you have expressed a desire to reach a certain goal your trainer will hold you accountable and with caring and commitment, make sure you stay honest to your direction and ensure you reach it. So whinging won’t cut it.
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Inspiration. Where does motivation come from? The answer is simple — from deep within us. A trainer’s job is to be the pilot flame of inspiration to ignite your fire of motivation. Sometimes you may not want to work out. Everyone has those days. A great trainer will lead by example. They will practice what they preach and in turn get you motivated as well.
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Knowledge. When you train with a personal trainer you are exposed to an abundance of information. Take advantage of it. Your trainer should explain what muscles each exercise affects, what foods are good for you, how much rest you need, and so on.
This is information you can use for the rest of your life. If you have questions, ask your personal trainer. If they do not know, they are trained to find out the answers to your questions. Remember the old adage, “there is no such thing as a dumb question”. Learn and you grow.
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Habit. A good habit takes roughly 8-12 weeks to fully establish. Once you reach that point you will hate missing your workouts. Stick to your programs and stop making excuses and you will have a positive habit and you will automatically let go of negative habits that may have held you back for years.
If you would like more information about a fitness trainer, Garry Hart can be contacted at Alive Health and Fitness Clubs on 6295 9500
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Last Updated on Thursday, 23 April 2009 11:11 |
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