If you are still on your New Year’s health bandwagon and looking to give up soft drink then this is for you.
Like everyone knows it is empty calories, but you know, well, tasty. But still crap for you.
So, if you are going to give up maybe you need some hints.
My Fitness Pal has some great tips to give up the fizzy.
Happy health nesters x
It’s Monday tomorrow – you know that day when you are meant to make good on your healthy eating and exercising promises?!
If you need a little extra motivation why not look at getting a personal trainer?
The Central Nest’s very own health contributor, Riss from Larissa Beer Personal Training spills the beans on why you should consider getting your very own trainer!
A personal trainer is a great way to achieve your fitness goals. Whether you want to lose weight, work on muscle tone or improve your general fitness, having a personal trainer will keep you motivated and challenged.
We all flip through the magazines and long for Jens abs or Miranda’s legs, well believe it or not they were not born that way – their bodies come down to hard work and carefully thought out exercise programs by their trainers. Admittedly, we don’t all live on the same A-list budget as Jen and Miranda, but if you look around and you will find there are affordable personal trainers in your area that can help you achieve all of your fitness and health goals.
Today I will set out some of the very best features of having a personal trainer:
GOAL SETTING
The benefit of a personal trainer is that they will listen to what you want to achieve and then sit down and work out a plan to get you there. This usually involves setting small, specific and goals so that you can see and feel progress on your way to achieving your ultimate end goal.
PERSONALISED PROGRAMS
Having a personal trainer means your training program is customised specifically for you. A personal trainer will assess your strengths and weaknesses, take into account current or past illnesses and injuries and come up with a fitness plan accordingly. No two people are the same – so why should your exercise program be?
MOTIVATION
A good personal trainer will be enthusiastic about your training schedule. They will provide feedback and encouragement. A personal trainer is particularly beneficial when the going gets tough, you know those days when you’d rather just give up and lay on the lounge watching trashy T.V eat a bag of chips. They will continue to encourage and support you – even when you feel like throwing the towel in.
VARIETY
A personal trainer will use a variety of exercises to keep you motivated. They will give you cardio, strength, flexibility and nutritional guidance. They will also challenge you so you keep improving. There are various, different ways of changing a session, I, myself challenge my clients by giving them a fitness test and they have to try and beat the times they previously set this keeps them focused, allows them to see how far there fitness has come and gives them room for improvement.
PROPER TECHNIQUES AND SAFETY
Personal trainers ensure you are performing exercises safely and correctly. They are educated and trained in the correct techniques that will give you the best results but that prevent injury. Many times when we are left to our own devices exercises aren’t performed correctly and this is when injury is likely to occur.
It’s not just celebrities or athletes who use personal trainers. People of all ages, body types, and levels of fitness benefit from having a personal trainer. Having a trainer is a great way to get one on one motivational and an intense exercise program tailored for you and only you. Trainers don’t judge. They help you to see all of your successes, big and small, even when you can’t see them yourself.
So why don’t you try personal training today and experience some of these benefits for yourself?
As always, I am here to answer any fitness related questions you have, so please email me at centralwestnest@outlook.com and I will respond as soon as possible!
Happy health Nesters!
Everyone has heard of them. They are always in the media. The celebrities are always doing it. Achieving amazing and miraculous results.
Today our fabulous resident health expert, Riss from Larissa Beer Personal Training talks Detox diets and whether they actually work.
Image source: Yoga by the beach
So you survived the Christmas and New Year period and you know that you have eaten all the foods you normally wouldn’t and shouldn’t eat.
As a result you’re probably feeling sluggish and bloated. It can be easy to say to yourself: ‘Hey self, you feel crap why not go on a detox diet to flush out all the stuff that is sitting inside my stomach, surely I will feel refreshed and brand new, and ready to start the new year right??!!’
Detox diets claim to get rid of the toxins in our bodies from poor food and drink choices, which as a result can cause weight loss. Unfortunately, you might not get the results you expect.
A detox diet or cleanse are touted as a way to remove toxins from the body, while specific detox diets vary it is typically a period of fasting, followed by a strict diet of raw fruit and vegetables, some fruit juices, and water. Some other detox diets may call for the use of herbs and other supplements to increase colon cleansing to empty the intestines.
Here’s the truth…Detox diets are popular, but they’re not scientifically proven. They are a fad just like many other weight loss gimmicks on the market. While some people have reported feeling more focused and energetic during and after detox diets, there’s little evidence that detox diets actually remove toxins from the body. Indeed, the kidneys and liver effectively filter and eliminate most ingested toxins. The benefits from a detox diet may actually come from avoiding highly processed foods that have solid fats and added sugar.
If you are considering trying a detox diet speak to your medical professional first as there can be side affects. Some detoxes can severely limit protein intake or require fasting which can result in fatigue. I cannot also stress enough to make sure you don’t detox for too long as this can result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Dehydration can also be a concern.
Finally, keep in mind that fad diets aren’t a good long-term solution. For lasting results, your best bet is to eat a healthy diet based on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein, and combine that with regular exercise.
As always, I am here to answer any fitness related questions you have, so please email me at centralwestnest@outlook.com and I will respond as soon as possible!
Happy health Nesters!
In case you are still hiding under your winter-moss-rock here’s some exciting news – Summer is finally on its way! Summer means some great things like ice cream, swimming and dresses but also means you can’t hide behind oversized jumpers any longer!
Photo source: Health Me Up
Here our resident health commandoette, Larissa Beer from Larissa Beer Personal Training explains why working out with music can give your motivation a little extra kick.
There are three main benefits to incorporating music into any workout:
Larissa’s Top 10 Workout Tracks:
Happy exercising Nesters!
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