My New Year’s resolution is to join the gym...
January is a notoriously busy month for gyms, gaining masses of new members all signing up for 12 month contracts, determined to get fit in the new year. I’m not saying don’t join a gym (that would be kind of hypocritical of me!), just that despite best intentions, for many people joining a gym just isn’t enough and many of the January army will have dropped off by February and hardly use their membership for the rest of the year. What a waste of money!
The reasons that people don’t use the gym after January vary, but common ones are boredom, lack of results, lost motivation or unhappiness with the gym environment.
Why not stand out from the crowd and make your new year fitness resolution something a little different, here are some ideas to keep you going into February and beyond...
- Find a class that will allow you to book just a couple of sessions at a time (bootcamps at Tanner Street are back in March guys!)
- Find a gym that is pay as you go – it could seem more expensive, but if you work out per session use for that 12 month membership you had last year you’ll probably see it’s worth it!
- Join a running club, you should be able to find one locally to you, many are free or very low cost and cater for all levels
- Make fitness part of your life. I’m always on at my clients about functional fitness outside of our sessions – i.e. building it into your daily routine. Cycling or jogging to and from work is a good one.
- Last but not least (and obviously I had to put this one in here) get a personal trainer! It may seem like a luxury, but for many they find this is the only way they will stick to an exercise program... In addition, you will not get bored as your programme should progress as you do, your results are consistently monitored and you get great advice at every session – you literally cannot help but achieve your fitness goals!
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Treat yourself this New Year with a course of off-peak personal training sessions, we have reduced our regular prices by up to 10% if you take your session during working hours, so if you can take a lunch hour or you work shifts or are part time, then this option may be perfect for you! Remember that with a personal trainer ensuring your technique is correct, you will achieve 100% better effects from your workout and the additional motivation you receive will keep you going week after week.
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In the press
January blues?
There IS such a thing and this article helps you understand the chemical reasons behind those blues... Learn the evils of white bread, why sleep is important for combating depression and learn how to feel better and more energised simply through the food you eat... http://www.womensfitness.co.uk/membersonly/viewfeature.aspx?featid=10457
Tips and tricks
Keep a diary!
Keeping a log of the activity you have done and what you eat and drink can really help focus your mind on what you need to do to achieve your goals. It also will spur you on if perhaps you have a little slip over the weekend. As one of my clients said to me recently - I not only fell off the wagon over Christmas, I ate the wagon too! It happens to the best of us – it’s how you get up and carry on afterwards that really counts. Granted, it takes time getting used to writing everything down, but I guarantee it will open your eyes to bad habits and help you counter them!
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Exercise of the month – elevated lunge
Tone your legs and bottom with this slightly more advanced version of one of our favourites – the elevated lunge.
- Stand two feet in front of a chair, bench or step, facing away from it with your feet hip width apart.
- Lift your left foot and place on the chair behind you.
- Lower into the lunge ensuring the right knee does not reach over the right toes and dipping the left knee towards the floor.
- Straighten right leg to come back to standing, repeat around 15 times and then swap legs.
- Hold onto some dumbbells (as shown) if you want a tougher workout.
To give your feedback on this newsletter, or suggestions on what you might like to see in future issues, please email nikki@fitns.co.uk.
Wishing you a happy and healthy month of January.
Nikki
Nikki Payne
FitNS Bootcamps and Personal Training
07977 261165 | www.fitns.co.uk
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