Exercise - making it a habit

Posted by Claudia on 18 April 2009 | 0 Comments

How great would it feel to jump out of bed in the morning, throw on your training gear and get into it without a second thought? More likely you lay there snoozing your alarm and telling yourself you’ll start tomorrow. You probably know people who have an exercise routine that they stick to day after day, year after year. What makes it so easy for them to hop out of bed in the morning and get their trainers on, and so hard for you? The answer is simple; they have made exercise a habit, part of their daily routine. So how can you do the same? Here are some tips that will make skipping workouts a thing of the past:

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Burning the fat...or not?

Posted by Claudia on 1 March 2009 | 0 Comments

Day in and day out I have seen many people slug it out on the treadmill to find they are not getting their desired result. Every day I see people doing exactly the same programme, same time, same routine, same distance and getting nowhere fast. Rule number one : frequently change your programme. For beginners every 8 weeks and for the more advanced 4-6 weeks. Here is some food for thought:

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The steps to a well-rounded workout

Posted by Claudia on 2 February 2009 | 0 Comments

There are many components that make up a well rounded workout. We know that each component is important and it is often stressed that we include these different elements in each workout - but do we know why? Lets take a look at the different parts of a well rounded workout and why they are so important:

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New Year's Resolutions

Posted by Claudia on 7 January 2009 | 0 Comments

Each year it is the same old story: You resolve to get in shape and finally lose that extra weight in the coming year. However for many of us our New Year's resolutions never become a reality. Here are some tips on how you can make yourself more successful at reaching your goals in 2008!

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Strength Training

Posted by Claudia on 1 December 2008 | 0 Comments

An important part of any exercise routine. Here are some reasons why everyone should strength train:

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