In Theory anyway!

You've resolved to loose those excess pounds, fit into those clothes, banish chocolate and cappuccino's from your life .... and you'll start tomorrow for sure.

As for the gym, you're bound and determined to go three times a week...

Trouble is, life the Universe and Everything gets in the way.....

Does all this sound horribly familiar?

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!

Take gym membership. Every January these membership numbers skyrocket. Eager and determined, their new members take the pledge to never miss a workout.

And what happens?

By mid - March most have stopped coming, overwhelmed by having to juggle Work, Home and Family.

The Solution?

Tell you next month

Carol Bartram
(Dip.PT,IIHHT)

Personal Trainer
Massage Therapist

In This issue:

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New Year - New You

Myths are not just limited to old time storybooks, or the children's fiction section at the library. Myths also exist in the fitness world, and have led people to practice some habits, which may not be as healthy as they believed them to be. Here are three common fitness myths that pop up on a regular basis in the fitness world.

Myth 1. If the package says fat free, then it's good for me.

One of the best things to remember about food is that at the end of the day all that matters is how many calories did you eat. Obviously it's good to have a balance of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in your daily food intake, but the amount of calories that you eat is more important than the amount of fat you took in during the course of the day. Fat-free items often are loaded with preservatives, and while they may have no fat, a lot of these fat-free items can be loaded with calories. Be careful! It is easy to consume a thousand calories in one sitting with fat-free snacks. Remember that creating a calorie deficit with your food intake will assist you in your fat-loss goals more so than eliminating all the fat from your diet.

Myth 2. More is better when it comes to working out.

One of the biggest misconceptions in the gym is the belief that in order for people to reach their fitness goals that they need to workout six to seven times a week. Remember the body needs anywhere from 48-96 hours to recuperate from exercise. Growth takes place when we rest our bodies after we workout. If we don't allow for enough rest time, our growth will be hampered and possible workout plateaux will occur. Try exercising 3 days a week, and allow at least one day in between workouts for proper rest.

1. Never miss out warm-up, cooldown or stretching of the muscles you've worked - You're risking injury if you do.

2. 10 minutes exercise 3 times a day is just as effective as 1 30 minute session

See you next month.

Carol

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