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New Year. New goals. Same old strategy? No way!

We all know that a new year can be an exciting time for many reasons, and it's important to ensure that your health remains your top priority.

We hope you’ve all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

This is the time of the year to put into practice that New Year’s resolution you made to yourself to get fit and healthy! Don’t let another year go by without committing to a health and fitness regime. If you’ve indulged over the Christmas and New Year break, it’s not too late to get started!

Call us today to arrange your free and fitness consultation!

 What’s going on so far in 2010

 2010 has kicked off with the bang! We are busier than ever with our extended trading hours over the Summer period as well as the additional group fitness sessions.

This year will see the Wright Image expanding its wings with more services across the nutrition field. By 2012 The Wright Image will introduce a Nutrition arm to their business to provide clients with an end to end solution

The Wright Image will also be at the 2010 Health and Wellness Expo at the Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre. Why not come along on Sunday 28th of February where I’ll be speaking about “the first step towards an empowered, healthier life!” Come along and hear me speak or catch other guest speakers in the Health and Wellness area. There will be loads to do and see with activities for the kids as well! For details go to www.cosmicbalance.com.au or contact me!

My favorite Fitness Myths!

“Exercising three times a week is enough.”

Bottom line: For good health, do moderate exercise for 30 minutes a day, five or more days a week.

“Walking burns 300 calories an hour, so if I walk for an hour I’ll burn off the 300 calorie chocolate bar I ate.”

Bottom line: This over-estimates the effect of the exercise on the individual chocolate bar.

“No pain, no gain.”

Bottom line: Exercise shouldn’t hurt, but exerting yourself a little can improve your fitness.

“Low-intensity exercise burns more fat.”

Bottom line: Exercising at higher intensities helps you get fitter and burn more total energy in a given amount of time.

“Walking one kilometer burns the same calories as running one kilometer.”

Bottom line: Running burns 1.5 times as many net calories per kilometer as walking.

“I’m slim and healthy, I don’t need to exercise.”

Bottom line: Exercise contributes to good overall physical and mental health — it’s not just about body weight.

The Weight Loss Battle….

 Your diet is about 75 percent of the weight loss battle. Don't think that because you went to the gym, or saw your trainer before work, or did an exercise video before bed, that you can raid the pantry. If you do not fuel your body properly, your results will be washed down the drain with your sweat. Follow a well-balanced, low-fat diet that includes lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and lots of fruits and veggies. Drink water, water, and more water.

 

Women and strength training, do they mix?

Strength training doesn't make you 'big. Women have on average only one-tenth the testosterone that men have, which means that their bodies are far less able to build big muscles. In fact, all training breaks down muscles; the building occurs after exercise while you are recovering, and only if you take in the proper nutrition at the proper time.