Funlife 8 Week Challenge
Funlife Fitness Centre is running an 8 week challenge this February! This 8 week program is great value for both members AND non-members and will help you to achieve some serious RESULTS, receive support and motivation and have fun at the same time.
What’s included?
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INDUCTION WITH PERSONAL TRAINER
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BEGINNING & FINAL MEASUREMENTS
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WEEKLY GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS
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WEEKLY SUPPORT MEETING
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WEEKLY WEIGH IN
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FOOD AND EXERCISE DIARY
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WEEKLY TOPICS
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MAXINES BURN PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS
REGISTER NOW AT RECEPTION STARTS 6TH FEB or contact us by phone on 82643918
We can get through Christmas without putting on the pounds. 5 Tips to help you lose weight this Christmas.
Christmas and the holidays are only a few sleeps away so here a just some ways you can still have all the fun and prevent extra weight gain by following a few simple tips.
1. Keep active
Using this time of year is a great way to spend time with family and friends but doesn’t need to revolve around food. Long walks, bike rides or cricket down at the beach can be very social and it will also get your heart rate up. Planning ahead will help you get out and about. If you are going away speak to your personal trainer and get some great home workouts written up for you and make a plan of when you are going to exercise and schedule them into your diary.
And after that big meal on Christmas day we all seem to consume, go for a walk instead of having a snooze.
2. Schedule some days where you allow yourself to indulge
Part of the Christmas enjoyment comes from eating and drinking our favourite foods and drinks and you cannot deny yourselves some of this life’s simple pleasures.
Balance is the key to enjoying the festive season and this includes balancing out our meals each day. Allowing yourself to have one indulgent day per week is usually OK, even if we are trying to lose weight. If we were to allocate, for example, Christmas day and New Years Eve as two of those days and plan your meals for the remainder of the time we will still be able to stay on track. As most of us have more than one Christmas and New Year’s celebration scheduled on our diaries the best we can do is plan our meals and make some good food choices over the whole holiday period it will make a difference.
3. Watch your portion sizes and eat SLOWLY
Just because your dinner plate has been loaded up with roast turkey, ham, pork and potato lathered in gravy with all the trimmings doesn’t mean you have to eat it all. Remember to eat slowly you will enjoy the flavours for longer and be less likely to overeat and go back for seconds.
Allowing ourselves to taste whatever we want in smaller portions so we don’t feel deprived is a great idea during this time of the year; so is drinking plenty of water to keep us feeling fuller and properly hydrated. Also try not to pick at foods before or after a meal.
4. Socialise rather than eating
Stand away from the food, the closer to the food you are the more likely you are to graze.
The festive season really is about spending time with family and friends, and although the food can be amazing, it’s generally the socialising we do around food at this time of year that is the most fun.
Another consideration is your alcohol consumption. As alcohol is a common accompaniment to any party and social get-together it can be hard to avoid, but keep in mind it is high in kilojoules, which does contributes to weight gain. If consumed in large amounts it can also take the place of nutritious foods, impacting our health. And don’t to forget make sure you space out your “Alcoholic drinks” with plenty of hydrating fluids.
5. Eat Fresh
If you have choices choose the fresh food options as much as possible. Think salads, grilled meats and fresh fruits. You will feel much better having made the choice for lighter food, especially if you plan on heading to the beach later or getting into that little black dress for a New Year’s party.
But most of all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Why should I take a protein supplement?
What is Whey Protein Supplement and why is it recommended that we incorporate it into your daily diet.
Whey Protein is derived from milk protein. However, unlike milk proteins – whey protein does not contain fat or lactose sugar. Whey protein is the best form of protein to take when using a supplement. So, whey protein is not only good for building and repairing muscles, it also may extend your life.
The high quality protein that comes from Maxine’s Burn Protein (which is one of the products we stock at Funlife Fitness) makes it a recommended choice for those who need optimal benefits from restricted diets including diabetics, those on weight management diets and even ill patients not able to consume enough protein in their diet to assist with healing.
What are the reasons I should supplement with whey protein?
* To build muscle mass
* To speed recovery time
* Reduce injuries related to working out
* Maintain a healthy and fit body
* reducing your daily calorie intake
Will taking protein make me fat?
No – in fact it may help you if you are trying to lose weight.
You see the amino acids in protein may help keep your blood sugar levels stabile. This is important because it keeps you feeling good all day and stops your craving for food that occurs when your blood sugar level drops.
If your diet is too high in carbohydrates your blood sugar levels go though peaks and valleys. You go from a burst of energy and feeling full to a lull and being hungry. In addition, if you are dieting, getting 17 grams of protein from a protein shake that has only 90 calories is better than getting your protein from a big meal which may have hundreds of calories.
When is the best time to take a protein supplement?
- Right after a workout – this is when your body goes into a stage of recovery and growth.
- First thing in the morning – because your body has just gone though 8 hours (or however long you sleep for) of not having food – so your protein levels are way down.
- Before you go to sleep – this helps prevent the protein breakdown that naturally occurs when we sleep. If you are not trying to build muscle mass then this protein breakdown is fine.
- If you’re on the go, pack your Maxine’s Burn Bar or Shake in your bag to avoid making bad food choices or use a meal replacement.
Cant lose weight no matter what you do?
Some things to consider if you feel the kilos are starting to creep on or the jeans are feeling a little tighter.
As we age, our metabolism begins to naturally slow down. When our metabolism decreases, our calorie intake must also decrease to compensate, or weight gain occurs. Another reason that weight increases with age is that we begin to lose muscle tissue. Anyone can acquire more muscle tissue with a good strength-training program, no matter what age!
Lack of exercise can be a big influence on weight gain. It is also a critical factor in maintaining your weight. Overweight individuals tend to be less physically active than their “normal weight” counterparts. Activity on some level is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated so we can burn more calories each day. Some exercises even help you burn more calories at rest.
Whatever your age or ability we need to keep our bodies moving and as our fitness and strength improve we need to continue make new goals and work towards them.
8 Week Weight Loss Program
Do you want to be a fitter and healthier YOU in just 8 weeks?
To get results from any fitness program you need support and that is exactly what the Funlife Fitness 8 week WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM will provide for you. We offer expert guidance and motivation to ensure you succeed and stay right on track.
Our NEW 8 Week Weight Loss Program aims to give you the best fitness and weight loss tools for you to use long term and get the results you are looking for.
Our 8 WEEK WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM includes
- 8 weeks full club membership including all group fitness classes
- Induction Consultation: a one hour consultation with one of our qualified Personal Trainers to discuss your goals and fitness program for the next eight weeks. This also will includes body measurements, goal setting and fitness assessments.
- Fitness Program: Your Personal Trainer will write you a fully personalised training program tailored to your goals and abilities which you will be following during your eight week transformation.
- Weekly Appointments with one of our Customer Care staff. These weekly appointments will keep your motivated and help you keep your diet on track. Your weekly appointments can include “weigh ins” (optional) to ensure you can track your progress and see the results.
- Final Fitness Tracking – An appointment with your personal trainer at 8 weeks will provide you with your followup fitness assessment and body measurements.
COMMITMENT: This comes from you. One of the conditions of your 8 Week Weight Loss Program membership is that you will be required to attend 3 times a week. We can give the facilities, network, support and the tracking tools. YOU PROVIDE THE COMMITMENT TO YOURSELF.
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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING!
CALL US NOW TO START YOUR 8 WEEK TRANSFORMATION TODAY 83950099 or 82643918
How do you measure up?
Have you ever taken the time to find out your waist measurement? People often don’t realise the impact that excess weight around the waist can have on their overall health and wellbeing . Taking your waist measurement is the simplest method and a good indicator of unhealthy fat you may be storing around your stomach.
A high waist measurement has been associated with an increased risk of lifestyle related chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes and more!
Increased risk:
Men: more than 94 centimetres
Women: more than 80 centimetres
Greatly increased Risk:
Men: more than 102 centimetres
Women: more than 88 centimetres
If you are at risk, it is not too late to change your waist measurement. Speak to one of our Personal Trainers about how you can start making improvements to your waist measurement TODAY. A few small changes can make a big difference!
Lose Weight Fast with Interval Training
If you want to train for marathons go Cardio
If you want to lose weight and get fit and healthy interval training is for you.
Keep the body guessing by changing intensity levels during your cardio workout by activiting & stimulating our muscles will burn fat in our bodies and changing your intensity allows this. We get fit quick & gain better results pushing our bodies to the limit. Walking & jogging going at a sub maximal level will not burn fat, your body will adapt quickly & you will plateau. The answer is to push yourself whether its be on the treadmil, rower , bike or other carido exercise you need to challenge your bodies to burn fat.
This 10 min intense session is recommended to incorporate into your workouts during the week.
1 minute sprint at 100% effort and then 1 minute rest for a total of 10mins. This can be done on either the treadmill, rower or bike. On the rower aim for 1500m averaging 300m per minute.
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