Intuitive Fitness E-Newsletter September 2009

INTUITIVE FITNESS NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2009

Welcome to the September 2009 edition of Intuitive Fitness’s monthly newsletter. We will be providing a new edition every month discussing all issues related to your health, fitness and general wellbeing…

FITNESS NEWS IN SEPTEMBER

Welcome to our first spring edition for 2009! Summer is just around the corner and it’s time get beach beautiful. With winter coming to an end, most of us start to notice those extra kilos we have gained over the rainy months. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about fitness for summer. With 3 months before the sunny weather, there is plenty of time to kick start your training and achieve the body you want! In this edition, read our tips on how to keep motivated during your weight loss journey. We also take a look at great way to tone your arms – ready for those sleeveless shirts, summer dresses and bathing suits. We hope you enjoy this edition and your sessions during spring!

WEIGHT LOSS
How to Stay Motivated

Weight loss is a challenging experience. It can be difficult for even the most disciplined person. In this article you can find some simple ways to keep you on track during your weight loss journey.

Refer back to your goals. Remind yourself why you are trying to lose weight. Keep them in a strategic place so if you feel your motivation waivering you can easily refer back to them.
Record your results. Measurements are a better indicator of your results than scales. Often the scales don’t account for increased muscle mass. By tracking your results you can also remind yourself how far you’ve come.
Take a photo of yourself and place it somewhere strategic where you will be reminded of what you are trying to achieve and what you have to overcome.
Vary your routine. Don’t do the same type of exercise every day. Get out and try something new – dance classes, hiking or swimming. This keeps your training interesting whilst achieving great results.
Train with a friend. This makes you accountable to someone else and can be a lot more enjoyable than going it alone.
Reward yourself. If you achieve a goal, reward yourself for your hard work – a new c.d., a massage or a trip to a beauty therapist will make you feel proud of what you have achieved and help you stay on track.

EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
Push-ups

Push-ups are a fantastic exercise to sculpt your arms. Not only do push-ups target your chest muscles but they also help to tone your triceps and shoulders!.

To commence, begin lying down with your hands palms down and slightly more than shoulder width apart. Push your body up of the floor, straightening your arms whilst keeping your back straight and stomach muscles engaged. Slowly lower your body towards the floor, bending your elbows until you are an inch or two from the ground. Repeat.

If you are new to push-ups, you may wish to commence on your knees and build your strength up until you can complete a push-up on your toes. For an even further challenge, why not try push-ups on a fitball or medicine ball!

MONTHLY FIT FACT: INCIDENTAL EXERCISE

In today’s busy world, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find time for exercise.
But there is simple way to get more out of your everyday activities if you can’t find time for scheduled training.
Incidental Exercise are the movements we perform during daily tasks. We can maximize the calories burnt during the day by reshaping a few habits.

Instead of taking the elevator or escalator find the nearest stairs.
Park 5 or 10 minutes away from shopping centers or schools so you have a little further to walk.
Get off the bus a stop early
Don’t use the T.V remote. Try and get up every time you want to change the channel.
Place any exercise equipment in the lounge room so you may be motivated to use it while watching T.V.
Get up and walk around every time you get a call on your mobile phone
Don’t sit in the office for your lunch break. Go outside for a walk instead.

EVENT OF THE MONTH

De Castella Fun Run

The 29th De Castella Fun Run, Melbourne’s longest running Fun Run Event is on again on Sunday the 27th of September 2009.
This event raises funds for the Alfred Hospital and Monash University’s Women’s Mental Health Research. The event is to be held around the scenic Kew Boulevard and participants can choose to complete a 15km, 10km or 5km run or walk.

For further information or to register visit www.decastellarun.com.au

All material contained in this document is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for the advice and treatment of your own physician or other qualified medical professional. Intuitive Fitness disclaims all and any liability and responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage suffered by any person as a consequence of using the information within this document.