Training Tips

Some Cardio Tips

• Start off by aiming for two to three cardio sessions per week, with at least a day of rest between each one
• Jogging, stair climbing, cycling, brisk walking, treadmill exercises and elliptical exercises are the best cardio exercises
• Exercise to uplifting music you love - this helps you move faster and burn more calories
• Change it up. Your body responds to change. Alternate between different cardio activities, to avoid plateaus
• Keep your energy up by eating rgularly and healthily, and by staying hydrated

Strength Training

Strength training is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build strength, size and endurance.

Some of the benefits of strength training:

• Increase strength - by toning your muscles you will build strength, enhancing your ability to do most things better (from something as small as opening a jar to being able to play with th children.)
• Tone Up & Alter Body Shape - resistance training is the one that builds, lengthens and re-shapes your muscles so that you look firm and physically composed.
• Increase Confidence & Self Esteem - with a noticeably toned and fit body you are more likely to feel better about your appearance.
• Strengthen Bones - the more resistance on the muscles the more strength you require from your bones. Bone density increases with strength training, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

Strength Training Tips

• Start off easy. One to two 30 minute strength training sessions per week is sufficient when starting off.
• Always warm up to prevent injury with light cardio exercise.
• Technique is more important than the number of repitions you complete.
• Don't go it alone. Consult the advice of Personal Trainers whenever possible.
• Give your muscles a chance to rest. Allowing your muscles to rest after a workout is just as important to success as the workout itself.