ONE55 health & fitness

By Karen Lirio

I remember years ago being so focused on getting a six pack that I was shocked one day to see a skeletal figure staring back at me from a change room mirror. I had the six pack but that was all.

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By Karen Lirio

Need more motivation to lose weight, other than the increased risk of mortality from breast and colon cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol and stroke, then how about the increased cost of living.

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The Winner of the 12 week challenge is Ted Roleski!

Not only did Ted loose 20 kilos, he lowered his BMI by 6 points and an amazing 59cm overall reduction to his body size.

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A common mistakes that people make when they start going to a gym is overtrain. Some things you shouldn't do include:

Train Everyday: Most novice trainers love the feeling of the pump and decide and make the mistake of training their body everyday.

Training results in microscopic tears in the muscles that will only recover and grow when you have rested and given your body the proper nutrients outside of the gym. If you don't spend enough time outside the gym resting and eating properly your body will never make those gains.

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by Karen Lirio

Despite what people may tell you, sugar cravings are actually a real cry for sugar by your body. . . and yes, it effects women more than men!

The causes of sugar cravings are primarily linked to these two hormones:

Cortisol
Cortisol is a natural steroid hormone that aids in the regulation of blood sugar levels. Cortisol levels fluctuate constantly and are usually higher in the morning, to encourage us to eat breakfast,

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by Karen Lirio

Why do so many people still not drink enough water!?!? My top 3 reasons to avoid dehydration are lethargy, cramps & water retention. Just 1% water loss can cause the following symptoms.

1% Dehydration
• Headaches
• Dry Eyes
• Drowsiness
• Loss of Concentration
• Irritability
• Reduction in Muscle Performance

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by the team at ONE55 health & fitness

Poor old fruit seems to be getting an increasingly bad rap lately amongst amateur Bodybuilders and other individuals trying to lose body fat. Here are a few things for you to consider if you are considering going fruit free.

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by Karen Lirio

If I had a dollar for every time I was asked that question...

Build your abdominal muscles and lose body fat.

The concept is simple, but putting it into action takes dedication, time and patience. To get six pack abs you need to do two things, lose body fat and build muscle.

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by ONE55 health & fitness

Nothing annoys me more than people dismissing the hard work of others as genetics, or worse, steroid use! There are many, many more people into natural bodybuilding than not. With some of the most amazing transformations being as a result of nothing but hard work and discipline.

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The below is the story of one of our most courageous and tireless members Jason Hooper and his journey to 3 silver medals at the recent state titles for disabled athletes.

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I witnessed some beauties in the gym last week and it reminded me of all the other things I wish I hadn’t seen.

Share. If you're doing multiple sets on a machine, especially if you’re having long rest periods, it's common courtesy to offer to share. Most people will decline and come back later but it’s nice to offer.

Don’t be a Hog. It’s not that important to do supersets every time you train. Save that kind of thing for when you’ve got the place to yourself.

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by Karen Lirio

It never ceases to amaze me how many people genuinely believe that because they train hard they can eat whatever they like. Its little wonder that gyms are full of red faced, sweaty people who are clearly still in the over-weight to obese health category. These people train so hard that they should be ripped to the bone, but they’re not! Surely they can sense that they are doing something wrong.

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I had the great pleasure of watching David Irwin compete in his first Bodybuilding Competition last weekend at the WNBF NSW State Championships.

David is a member of our gym who, sadly, I only just met. I would have loved to have shared more of David’s journey onto the stage.

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By Matt O'Neill

Everyone knows ‘laughter is the best medicine’. Now research shows exactly why a good chuckle can boost your health. Here are seven good reasons why you should laugh more:

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By Chris Rovny

The gym is probably one of the best places to witness fashion disasters. It's funny to see the different combinations people make with their clothing and workout accessories. These diverse styles range from the super trendy people wearing brand names like Versace and DKNY, to the less trendy people who wear tiger motif 49ers pants. Here are some basic fashion faux pas that can be seen in gyms everywhere.

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Faster results and a better chance of success.

A qualified Personal Trainer is a qualified professional who knows what is required for you to achieve your results and knows how to keep you motivated enough to succeed.
There are four stages of exercise adaptation and it takes 3-7 months to start seeing results. Imagine waiting that long to discover that what you are doing isn’t working, or to run out of motivation right on the cusp of success!

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