Archive for March 2010
Boot Camp
31/03/2010 by admin.
There is no boot camp this Saturday.
Boot camp on Tuesdays 6th and 13th will be held outdoors at 7.15 pm. Venue to be advised so ‘watch this space’.
Have a great Easter but go easy on the chocolate eggs.
NLP - an insight
31/03/2010 by admin.
NLP can help you feel more motivated and positive. It can also improve your focus in an intense or difficult situation.
Other areas that NLP can be used are:
- Have a more positive feeling towards life or specific areas of your life.
- NLP can help you control your emotions to be influential, proactive or more resourceful.
- Increase your self esteem and self confidence.
- Improve the skills you already currently hold. Perhaps you already run but want to run faster or have to do presentations for work and want to improve your performance or self confidence.
- NLP has been used to help combat addictions too.
NLP puts you back in control of your life and gives you choices so that you can make an informed and committed decision.
Boot Camp
29/03/2010 by admin.
Boot camp is running as usual Tuesday 30 April at 7.45 pm at Vale Douzaine.
There will be no boot camp this coming Saturday but it will be back on the following Tuesday.
What makes us tick…..
29/03/2010 by admin.
I am just back to the Island after attending an “NLP” course for coaches and personal trainers. NLP stands for “Neuro Linguistic Programming” - a subject I have had an interest in for some time.
NLP is how your brain makes you behave and feel - what makes us tick. Our brains are actually like computers and, believe it or not, can be re-programmed. NLP provides us with the tools to program our minds so we behave in the way we want to. This is a broad subject so I will provide you with some snippets over the blog.
It was a fantastic course and I have already started to incorporate my new skills into my personal training sessions.
Can you increase your metabolic rate?
25/03/2010 by admin.
‘Metabolic Rate’ is the amount of chemical energy a person releases from their body per hour of the day. This is measured in ‘calories’ which in turn are expressed as ‘kilocalories’ or ‘kcals’. One kcal is the equivalent of 1,000 calories. Kcals are the equivalent of energy contained in food either in the form of fat, carbohydrates or protein.
A person’s metabolic rate can increase due to a number of factors, including high anxiety levels, physical activity, eating, or pregnancy. On the other hand, there are factors that can reduce a person’s metabolic rate including depression, inactivity, apathy and dieting.
Having a Scale of a Time
23/03/2010 by admin.
I know…that is a poor play on words.
Well, my news scales have a Jekyll & Hyde personality. The figures my clients have the most interest in are body fat percentage and metabolic age. Those that come out under their true age are loving them but there are those I have to break the bad news to that their metabolic age is higher than their actual age. Oh yes, you can only imagine how popular that makes me.
However, there is a positive, as I find breaking this new tends to focus the mind and provide my clients with a target to get to. I therefore see this information as positive.
It’s not what happens to you in life….it’s how you deal with it that’s important!!
Saturday’s Boot Camp
23/03/2010 by admin.
Saturday’s boot camp will be held at Fort Houmet at 10 am.
If you are new to boot camp you will need to complete a registration form. Please feel free to contact me in order to find out more.
The Common Cold
22/03/2010 by admin.
Some people suffer more than average from colds which are caused by more than 100 different viruses. Colds are caught by breathing in tiny droplets of fluid containing the virus. These droplets have been sneezed or coughed out by a person who has a cold. We can also pick up the virus by touching infected droplets that fall onto surfaces and then put them into our bodies by touching our eyes, nose or mouth. You should therefore be vigilant and get out of the habit of touching those areas unless you have just washed your hands.
When you feel the symptoms of a cold coming on, the best course of action would be to stay home in order to avoid spreading the virus to others. Stay in a moist atmosphere but keep warm and rest as much as possible. Drink plenty of fluids, as you will lose a lot through mucus production and possibly perspiration.
How to beat constipation
21/03/2010 by admin.
Constipation can be associated with a number of symptoms including headaches, backache, painful periods, irritability and fatigue. If constipation is a problem for you, some of the tips below could help.
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Eat at regular intervals. Disrupting your eating routine can lead to constipation.
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Consume foods high in fibre such as wholegrain cereals, fresh fruit and vegetables. If you increase your fibre intake, you should also increase your fluid consumption.
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Limit foods which are high in fat or sugar. You might also find a benefit in reducing your dairy products as they can cause irritation to your digestive system.
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Avoid alcohol in large quantities, as it causes the body to dehydrate, which includes the digestive system.
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Exercise for 20 to 30 minutes each day as this helps to keep your digestive system moving.
If your systems of constipation persist, consult your doctor.
Race for Life 2010
18/03/2010 by admin.
This year’s Race for Life is being held on Sunday 11 July at 11 am.
The event is 5km - you can walk or run so no pressure to be a top sports person. Also, there is plenty of time to get in some training if decide you want the challenge of running the whole distance.
Please click here to link to the entry form.
