HEALTH

BE 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..

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CORRECT 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..

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WOMEN 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..

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WINTER 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..

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TIME 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..

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MIND 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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