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START WITH gROUP EXERCISE ?

7/29/2018

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PictureWe all have to start somewhere!
So here's the thing with a commercial gym, if you're new to it, it's one of the most intimidating places to try and get started in.  ​Most decent gyms will offer you an induction, if you're unsure of what you need to do to achieve your goals, this might be a good place to start. Ask to speak to a Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor. Another option however is trying out classes or group exercise.

PictureMe & The Group In Full Flow!
​Why Group Exercise? 
When I first decided to start training properly (as in planned weekly programs and tracking progress), I found it easier to commit to the process by training with a training partner. We met and went for a run before the gym opened and then trained in the gym afterwards. We grew into a group of 3 a few months later. Our routine was 2 days of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and 3 days of Resistance Training (Weigh Training) 1 Lower and 2 Upper body sessions
Eventually, the group grew to 17 (yes, SEVENTEEN!) It was made up of a group of folks aged from their teens through to their 60's, male and female. 
Most of us have since become longterm friends and still keep in touch.
The point I'm getting to is, more than 50% of that group would not have continued to train IF they did not have that group continually pushing them on. 

We set up a text group, and the chat on this group was not just effective in keeping everyone in touch with each other, but it also served as a way to keep everyone motivated, and on track. 
All of a sudden, people started packing their gym bags the night before, leaving it by the front door, eliminating the excuse of not being ready in the morning.
Next, we started turning up 10 minutes before the gym opened, meeting in the car park to strategise, and get pumped up before starting the workout!

We became very efficient with our time, maximised every minute, and always walked out of that studio feeling great every time! 
It's fair to say we became more than an exercise group, we became a community of friends!
I see this in classes I have taught in the past and in ones I teach now. There are people in these classes who would probably NOT have come into the gym that day, but because they know they'd be letting the group down if they don't make it in, they make that extra effort to show up and give their all!​

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Another Workout done!

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put yourself first to get results

7/22/2018

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Getting yourself fitter and healthier starts with making sacrifices. You have to be selfish and forgot certain things you currently do to get the results you want. Also, be prepared to have to deal with some friends and family being resistant to this as well as ridiculing you as they don't want you to change because your changes will be changing  their worlds as well. Not everyone will be supportive or understand your journey.
That's ok though, because it's YOUR journey not theirs. So get in touch today, so we can get started on your journey! 
Have a good week. 👊🏾
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steps towards effective fat loss

7/15/2018

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An ideal way to achieve and sustain fat loss.
These might seem like very difficult steps to follow or adhere to, but here's the thing, what's your alternative? The reality is not looking after yourself now, not eating healthy or exercising only ends one way, and it's not a good one! So here we go.   

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Sitting here like....Let me break down for ya!

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THE battle to get & stay fit - my view

7/11/2018

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PictureMe in 2006 - 120kg def not pure Muscle!
Let's start with some home truths....
I'm not perfect, not even close! Nor is my journey the perfect way to get fit. However, I did it. I also managed to put some body fat back on, but hey listen, I'm nowhere near as unfit as I was 10 years ago! 
My personal battle will forever be to NEVER, EVER have to buy 42 inch waist trousers again. NEVER have to by XXL T-Shirts again, NEVER tip the scales at 120kg (264lbs) again.



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    Hi, Lou here, I'll be sharing my thoughts and insights via my blog regularly, so please stay tuned!

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