Hi team,
Welcome on board, Deb! A big Welcome back to Patrick and Andrew R. Many of you guys have been setting new short/medium term goals for the end of the year. Remember what they are and try and work hard on them. When you think you want to give in, whether it's eating that piece of cake or skipping out on the gym. Try and remember that every little bit counts!
Melbourne Marathon in October, we have some of our members participating in this great event! Good luck with your training.
Heart rate monitors are great tools not only for runners but walkers, cyclist etc. Check out The Polar Shop for some great deals.
New Packages have been updated for the 84 Day Challenge! So check out what suits you if you're really struggling with your weight and getting into a good/better routine and lifestyle. There are still a couple of participants on this journey and slowly making progress. The biggest finding/realisation that all participants have made is that what you eat really does affect your body and weight!
Check out the 2XU Free Performance Sessions, you may just find one ran by South Pacific Health Club :)
Keep up the great work team! Don't forget to to like the Hopscotch Fitness Facebook Page!
Train Hard, Eat Well, Rest Up
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Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Monday, September 5, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Some useful information from the challenge
Some Handy Information and Hints post Step Challenge
From reviewing the steps completed by participants, I noticed that many of the participants were trying to cramp in the steps over the weekend instead of distributing their workouts evenly through the week. This type of excessive exercise can sometimes cause problems to joints etc. I come across many clients who do close to nothing during the week and then go and walk for 5 - 10km over the weekend thinking they're doing great things, and yes in some ways they are but it depends on a number of factors. But the problem with that scenario is that the body isn't used to the excessive amount of exercise in one hit for many. It stays relatively dormant for the week and suddenly it's expected to climb mountains and move for hours and this can cause more problems to hips and back then realised.
Another thing to remember is the shoes you wear during the week can cause problems to your back now and in the future. As much as women loves shoes with heels etc, these are definitely not your best choice especially if you have back problems. Your calves are constantly contracted if you are wearing heels all day which is not great as they become short and tight. Your posterior chain is also compromised by the angle your feet is in for 8-10hours of the day putting greater pressure on your lower back partly due to the shortening of your hamstring (back of your legs) and inactive glutes (buttock).
So you can see how all these little things can play a big part to those constant pain and niggles office works experience.
Things you can change are:
1. Do exercises more often and regularly, don't leave it all to the weekend
2. Wear heels as little as possible whether it be for work or going out
3. Try to walk barefoot around the house as often as you can (great at the beach)
4. Do exercises that activates the glutes, strengthens the lower back, core and the hamstrings
5. Stretch often, stretch once the muscles have warmed up. Try and improve on your stretches
Train Hard, Eat Well, Rest Up
From reviewing the steps completed by participants, I noticed that many of the participants were trying to cramp in the steps over the weekend instead of distributing their workouts evenly through the week. This type of excessive exercise can sometimes cause problems to joints etc. I come across many clients who do close to nothing during the week and then go and walk for 5 - 10km over the weekend thinking they're doing great things, and yes in some ways they are but it depends on a number of factors. But the problem with that scenario is that the body isn't used to the excessive amount of exercise in one hit for many. It stays relatively dormant for the week and suddenly it's expected to climb mountains and move for hours and this can cause more problems to hips and back then realised.
Another thing to remember is the shoes you wear during the week can cause problems to your back now and in the future. As much as women loves shoes with heels etc, these are definitely not your best choice especially if you have back problems. Your calves are constantly contracted if you are wearing heels all day which is not great as they become short and tight. Your posterior chain is also compromised by the angle your feet is in for 8-10hours of the day putting greater pressure on your lower back partly due to the shortening of your hamstring (back of your legs) and inactive glutes (buttock).
So you can see how all these little things can play a big part to those constant pain and niggles office works experience.
Things you can change are:
1. Do exercises more often and regularly, don't leave it all to the weekend
2. Wear heels as little as possible whether it be for work or going out
3. Try to walk barefoot around the house as often as you can (great at the beach)
4. Do exercises that activates the glutes, strengthens the lower back, core and the hamstrings
5. Stretch often, stretch once the muscles have warmed up. Try and improve on your stretches
Train Hard, Eat Well, Rest Up
Thursday, June 2, 2011
The right Shoe....
Training with the right equipment
Having the right shoe for those high intensity workouts and runs! Guys, there is a 15% off VIP sale at ACTIVE FEET this week up until the weekend. So go get yourself something new if you've had your shoes for over 6 months or more. Depending on how often you use it. If you use it regularly, then 6 months -1 year is a good time to change those shoes!
If you use it once in a while then 1 year plus is a good time to change it. Even if the grip is still there, the support in the shoe may have worn away without you realising.
So go treat yourself to something new and nice.
They also have great running products too.
Train Hard, Eat Well, Rest Up
Having the right shoe for those high intensity workouts and runs! Guys, there is a 15% off VIP sale at ACTIVE FEET this week up until the weekend. So go get yourself something new if you've had your shoes for over 6 months or more. Depending on how often you use it. If you use it regularly, then 6 months -1 year is a good time to change those shoes!
If you use it once in a while then 1 year plus is a good time to change it. Even if the grip is still there, the support in the shoe may have worn away without you realising.
So go treat yourself to something new and nice.
They also have great running products too.
Train Hard, Eat Well, Rest Up
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Stress can slow down your Metabolism
Fight or Fight...
I find myself always telling my clients to find ways to de-stress and get more rest as it can affect your metabolism thus your weight.
I think this short article Stress Got Your Metabolism Down? by Jillian Michaels explains it well. It'll take not even 5 minutes to read and will re-enforce what I've already taught you guys.
Hope this is a nice reminder that you need to try and reduce stress in your lives to help you maintain or lose weight!
Train Hard, Eat Well, Rest Up!
Monday, April 18, 2011
FILEX 2011
Inspired and Re-energized!
Over the weekend, I attended FILEX (Fitness Convention) in Sydney, Australia and the atmosphere was amazing.
So many fitness professionals gathered in the one place to learn new things, to reconfirm what they are doing and to meet new friends!
The 3 day Convention consisted of theory and practical work with exposure to other fitness professionals relating to both the business and training aspect of fitness.
These situations really inspires me to be even better, the convention has re-energized me and I am more in love with my job than ever!
Just thought i'd share these thoughts with you all :) If you want to know more about what I learnt, please let me know!
Train Hard, Eat Well, Rest Up!
Over the weekend, I attended FILEX (Fitness Convention) in Sydney, Australia and the atmosphere was amazing.
So many fitness professionals gathered in the one place to learn new things, to reconfirm what they are doing and to meet new friends!
The 3 day Convention consisted of theory and practical work with exposure to other fitness professionals relating to both the business and training aspect of fitness.
These situations really inspires me to be even better, the convention has re-energized me and I am more in love with my job than ever!
Just thought i'd share these thoughts with you all :) If you want to know more about what I learnt, please let me know!
Train Hard, Eat Well, Rest Up!
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