Archive for March 2009
Record some data from your exercise session
24/03/2009 by admin.
By recording some information about your exercise session, you will be able to see progression. This is very important as you will be more motivated to stick to exercising and it provides you with a challenge to improve. Examples including how many miles you have run/walked/cycled, what speed you exercised at, how long you exercised, how hard (intensity) you exercised.
Perhaps invest in a heart rate monitor, a speedometer or a pedometer but don’t get too hung up on data. It is also good to exercise with no pressure and just enjoy the session. It’s all about finding a balance.
If you want to find out more about my personal training options, please feel free to get in touch on info@bowditchfit.com.
Half Marathon - Sunday 21 June
22/03/2009 by admin.
The annual half marathon is to be held on Father’s Day as usual - Sunday 21 June. This is one of the most prestigious events on Guernsey’s sporting calendar. If you start training now, you have a good 3 months to get yourself prepared for the main event.
Why not get a step ahead and have some personal training. If you’d like to find out more about personal training please contact me at info@bowditchfit.com.
Race for Life - Sunday 17 May
20/03/2009 by admin.
The Race for Life is happening at 11 am on Sunday 17 May starting from Footes Lane. You can run or walk the 5 km distance. Funds raised go towards Cancer Research UK - so a very worthy cause.
Many women do this event in memory of somebody they have lost to cancer so it can be quite an emotional day.
The distance of 5km is manageable but get yourself in training now to ensure that you are prepared for the day.
If you would like some personal training to prepare you for the event, please contact me on info@bowditchfit.com.
ITEX Walk - Saturday 6 June
20/03/2009 by admin.
Details are out now about the ITEX Rotary Guernsey Walk for 2009. This walk takes you around the circumference of Guernsey including the cliff paths and is 40 mles in total.
To find out more, visit the event website.
You should prepare properly for this event and do some preparatory walks, otherwise you will suffer on the day.
The Best Calorie Burning Exercises
19/03/2009 by admin.
Some exercise burns calories at a faster rate than others if done with vigour. Here are some of the best calorie burners:-
- Judo
- Boxing
- Waterskiing
- Swimming – front crawl
- Downhill skiing
- Cross country or cliff running
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Rugby
- Football
- Running
- Cycling
- Roller Blading
- Canoeing
There are plenty of options there. I am sure you can find something that appeals to you.
Diabetes….just because you’re lean…it doesn’t mean you aren’t at risk
17/03/2009 by admin.
Some people only associate diabetes and heart disease with being overweight or obese but that’s not the whole story. You can be lean and at risk of these diseases. The reason for this is that the fat which lies between your organs leaks and causes damage to fatty acids into your liver and therefore attacks your body’s insulin system.
So, even if you are lean, you do need to seriously consider your diet. Take care not to eat too much sugary food which causes dramatic rises and falls in your insulin levels.
If you want to learn more about diet and have a better understanding of food, please get in touch with me info@bowditchfit.com. My nutritional service puts you in control of your diet by giving you a better understanding of what you should be eating and when. I help you understand the key information on food labels and review your food diaries.
Saturday’s Boot Camp
17/03/2009 by admin.
We wil be at Fort Richmond on Saturday. If you don’t know where that is please contact me on info@bowditchfit.com.
Starting the day in the right way
14/03/2009 by admin.
Yes, we’ve all heard it…..breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
So, why is this? Our bodies like routine, they like to know when the next meal is coming. Skipping meals sets us up to feel hungry later in the day and when we are hungry we tend to eat anything on offer. For most of us that’s whatever is in the work kitchen…cakes, biscuits, sweets etc, this means that we actually consume excess calories. So in short, eating breakfast actually helps with weight control.
Importantly, breakfast improves our ability to concentrate and gives us more energy throughout the day. Getting your first meal of the day in at the right time provides some useful nutritional benefits and helps with our consumption of important vitamins and minerals such as B6, riboflavin, calcium and iron.
Don’t let one relapse ruin your efforts
14/03/2009 by admin.
One of my personal training clients (mentioning no names) gave me the inspiration for this blog post.
Sometimes you lose your way during your attempt to improve your current nutritional and exercise habits. For example, a night out drinking gets a bit out of control and you have more to drink than you had planned. The next day you have the hangover from hell, you decide to weigh yourself and, oh dear, the scales aren’t kind.
You think to yourself “well, that’s it, I’ve ruined it, I might as well give up trying”. You just need to put this into perspective. You’ve had one slip up, get over it, these things happen. What is important though is that you get back to your new lifestyle of eating healthily in sensible quantities and don’t let the exercise routine slip.
Snacking Ideas
11/03/2009 by admin.
Hey Folks, why not try some of these healthy snack options as an alternative to crisps and chocolate:-
- Avocado
- Weetabix
- Spelt Bread (seeded or museli)
- Low Fat Cottage Cheese with Pineapple
- A boiled egg
- Oatcakes and Hummus or cottage cheese
