Holland Park Snap Fitness

It is April already ! 

Where Did the Time Go?

The number one reason why people don't exercise is that they don't have time. At least that's what they tell themselves. 

I know we are all busy. Between getting to and from work, balancing responsibilities and having time for yourself, there's little left over for workouts. But, you can escape the time crunch excuse in a couple easy steps:

 Step One: Schedule Your Workouts.

You've heard this before, and it makes so much sense. If you treat your exercise time with the importance of a work meeting then you'd never skip a workout and you'd be in amazing shape. 

While the scheduling concept is brilliant in its simplicity, you have to put it into practice to reap the benefits. Pull out your calendar and a pen. Don't laugh, I'm serious! Just do it. If you want to get into shape, it starts with committing to a revised schedule with a set exercise time.

 Identify three 45-minute time slots each week and mark them on your calendar. That is when you'll exercise.

 Remember this: if the thought that you should exercise this week is floating around in your head, but you haven't anchored it down to a specific time and date, then it will quickly disappear.

 Step Two: Get the Most from Each Minute.

The days of endless, mind numbing cardio are over. A great workout can take place in under an hour, when done correctly. The idea is to burn more calories each minute. This is done through short, intense bursts of exercise.

• Use the following three tips to take your routine to the next level:
•  Be Unstable: Use your entire body, and target your core, by performing exercises that engage stabilizing muscles. To do this use an exercise ball, a Bosu ball, a balance disk, or you could simply stand on one foot.
• Add Resistance: More resistance incorporated into your routine translates into higher intensity and more calories burned. You can add resistance by carrying dumbbells while doing lunges, wearing a weighted vest while walking or jogging, or putting a weight between your feet while doing leg raises.

Use Intervals: Interval training is an amazing tool for creating short yet effective workouts. Don't worry, it's not complicated. Interval training is simply alternating between different short bursts of activity.

\This is the Month Group training starts at Holland Park Classes from $2 P/W. The first month is free for all members to try. Join our super trainers in a whole range of fun and challenging classes

 If you need this variety and motivation think of the following:-

• Get updated programmes every 4-6 weeks
• Join our challenges. They work.
• Hire a Personal Trainer. It doesn’t have to be 3 x week – just to kick your butt every week or fortnight to keep you motivated. Even to discuss your nutrition is ideal.
• Come down and train with a friend. You become accountable to each other.

Happy training and enjoy the gym.

 David Taylor