Health
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Adapt4life Personal Training is still operating and responding to the changing circumstances we all find ourselves in due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. To stay as healthy as possible is more important then ever at this time. A daily exercise program is absolutely necessary whether or not you choose Adapt4life to help. With this in mind…
Read More11 WAYS TO INCREASE BONE DENSITY NATURALLY & KEEP YOU STRONG & HEALTHY
As a person enters their late 20’s, they have reached their peak bone mass, which means they will no longer gain bone density. The bones may lose density as they age. After menopause, in particular, a person becomes susceptible to osteoporosis, a disease that can weaken the bones so that they become susceptible to breakage.…
Read MoreBE ACTIVE – that’s your gift to your self.
Everyone is gearing up for Christmas. Planning for the big day. Shopping for gifts. Thinking about other people. This is just a reminder to think about yourself and your own well being during this time and in the new year. Yes – fitness is my business but it’s also the main element in my life…
Read MoreCORRECT BREATHING TECHNIQUE – WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Exhale on exertion. For example, when you are pushing a bench press off your chest, you exhale on the push and inhale as you bring it slowly to your chest. When you are doing a pullup, you exhale on the pulling up motion and inhale on the way down. Never hold your breath. Muscles need…
Read MoreWOMEN OF ANY WEIGHT WHO ACCEPT THEIR “FLAWS” ARE BETTER ABLE TO HANDLE SETBACKS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS IN THEIR DAILY LIVES
It may interest some women to know that research has proven: Women of any weight who accept their “flaws” are better able to handle setbacks and disappointments in their daily lives. Researcher Allison Kelly from Waterloo University in Canada says: “There is something about a high level of acceptance and understanding of oneself that helps…
Read MoreWINTER BLUES?
Best way to beat the blues is to get moving. Heard that before? It’s true because it: 1. Warms you up 2. Activates endorphins so you feel great because you are exercising and 3. Less weight to lose before Summer rolls around again. Come to the 10.30 fitness class on Fridays – ring 0410 649…
Read MoreTIME FOR A CHANGE
Adapt4life Personal Training is now available at T2M which is a larger studio/gym and can accommodate 2 or 3 trainers and their clients at the same time without getting in each other’s way. It’s a very friendly and welcoming environment and my clients and I have settled in over the last 3 weeks. Another bonus…
Read MoreMIND OVER MUSCLE & SELF TALK FOR SUCCESS
Are you a ‘Doer’ or a ‘Gonna do’? Which little voice in your head do you listen to? The one that tells you ‘yes you can reach you goal’ or the one that says ‘I’ll get around to working out sometime’. Well it’s mind over muscle, if you work those muscles hard you will reap…
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