Archive for December 2009
2010 Planning - Tip 12
20/12/2009 by admin.
Get back on the wagon. If you slip from your fitness routine, don’t feel that everything is lost. Get right back into it. It is better to miss the occasional session but to keep going rather than pack it in all together. If something in particular is getting in the way of your routine then you need to do something about it.
It is important from a health point of view to have a certain level of fitness to keep cholesterol levels within the healthy range, contribute towards a healthy heart, avoid diseases including diabetes type II and cancer, so don’t let other people or events get in the way.
Well, that’s my final tip. I wish you determination and commitment to stick to your New Year health and fitness regime. How far will you have come by the end of the year after sticking to it?
Boot Camp Update
19/12/2009 by admin.
We finished the year off on a high. Well, nothing less would do for my boot camp participants. They were begging me to tackle Jerbourg steps once more and far be it for me to deprive them. Even road works couldn’t keep Ali away. Well done to you all for braving those steps.
Well done to all my boot camp participants over the course of 2009. It’s really been a lot of fun. Thanks also to Annette who has been a huge help.
I look forward to seeing you on 5 January when we shall start up again at Vale Douzaine.
Saturday’s Boot Camp
18/12/2009 by admin.
Tomorrow’s boot camp is at Jerbourg at 10 am.
2010 Planning - Tip 11
18/12/2009 by admin.
Remind yourself of your motivation. It can be good to give yourself a reminder of why you are trying to get fit and lose weight. Perhaps you are trying to get into a dress or pair of jeans that you used to fit into. Keep them hanging up at the front of your wardrobe or somewhere on show so that you have that constant reminder to help keep you motivated.
2010 Planning - Tip 10
17/12/2009 by admin.
Keep it fresh. They say variety is the spice of life and they have a point. Change things around to avoid boredom. If you do gym workouts then change your routine every so often, use different equipment, do some new exercises, try free-weights (get advice first). Don’t be afraid to ask a gym instructor for some new exercises.
If you run or cycle, go on a different route or run with different people. Not only is this good to avoid your training getting mundane but it’s ensures you keep making fitness gains. This is because after a while your body gets used to doing the same exercise and progression happens at a slower rate. If you change things around, you will keep progressing at a good rate.
2010 Planning - Tip 9
16/12/2009 by admin.
Make an arrangement. It’s always harder to drop out of a training session if you have arranged to meet a group of people or a friend. You won’t want to let your friends down by backing out. It can be more motivational to train in a group too especially as you improve together. I’ve noticed this with my boot camp participants, particularly those that have been signed up since January. In fact when I have occasionally not held a session some of them will still meet up and do some training.
2010 Planning - Tip 8
16/12/2009 by admin.
Don’t make excuses. Don’t make excuses not to exercise. You are just letting yourself down. You will feel so much better once you start to lose the excess pounds, find your breathing more comfortable walking up hills or steps, sleep better at night. Give your new exercise regime a chance and once you start to notice improvements, you should be motivated to continue with your routine.
2010 Planning - Tip 7
15/12/2009 by admin.
Be prepared for your training session. If you plan to exercise early in the morning prepare your kit the night before and put your drink in the fridge ready to go. The same applies if you plan to exercise after work. Either lay your kit out ready for you as soon as you get through the door or take it with you so you go for a run straight from work or head straight for the gym. There is too much temptation to put the kettle and get cosy on the sofa at this time of year but once you fall into this routine, it will be hard to budge.
New Year’s Day Run…Go on you know you want to
15/12/2009 by admin.
Here re some details for the GIAAC New Year’s Day Run:
The full course race is Friday 1st January at 11 am. Meet Roque Balan (opp L’Ancresse Lodge). It is handicapped so turn up in time to be allocated a handicap. There is either a 4.75 or 2.5 mile option.
Both of which are partly on the Common, partly on coastal path. Doesn’t matter how slow you are as you will be allocated a handicap accordingly. The entry fee is £4.
Any questions contact Carol-Anne Stapley on 267460 or text 07781 111148.
2010 Planning - Tip 6
14/12/2009 by admin.
Keep hydrated. To get the most out of your training session, you need to ensure you keep hydrated. It is best to have a drink which contains electrolytes, ie magnesium, sodium, potassium and chloride. These drinks can be obtained from most sports shops and from many supermarkets.
When we sweat we lose essential electrolytes that are needed to ensure that our cells and organs function properly. If you suffer from cramp, it is possible that you are lacking these electrolytes.
Also, ensure that you drink some water during the day and keep caffeine consumption to a minimum. Caffeine has a dehydrating effect and is a stimulant which we can become reliant upon.
