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Fitness expo to inspire and motivate Need to kick-start your fitness routine? Find your waning motivation? Or step it up a notch and set some ambitious fitness goals? Then be inspired by the fitness gurus at the Australian Fitness and Health Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 4-6. The expo is the largest gathering of fitness gurus in the southern hemisphere and it’s the place where you can find out about the latest trends before they hit the market. Expo manager Shaun Krenz said fitness is a changeable industry and each year it’s exciting to see what’s hot, what endures and what falls away. “Sadly, your independent gym that caters only for traditional cardio workouts, weight training and group fitness is losing popularity. Enthusiasts are looking for something more unique than that,” Mr Krenz said. “One buzz word at the moment is HIIT, which stands for High Intensity Interval Training, replacing the old WOD –
Workout of the Day.” HIIT, where you work your body at its maximum effort for a period and then recover for an equal period, has hit the spotlight because of its ability to burn calories quickly. Another trend the industry is noticing is that Jiu Jitsu is now one of the fastest growing sport workouts, with specialised centres being established around the country and many local gyms offering classes. Indoor walking classes are the latest fitness craze taking the US by storm and they have just hit Australia. Indoor walking is a low-impact, group cardiovascular fitness class. The 2014 Australian Fitness and Health Expo is open 9.30am-5.30pm daily from April 4-6 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Pre-book tickets online ($30) and avoid the queues. For more information or to book tickets visit www.fitnessexpo.com.au
Reigniting the fitness New Year’s resolution By Suzana Talevski - television fitness presenter and instructor.
It became a drag and this extra ‘work’ was sending you straight to cranky-ville.
I will try again next year, it wasn’t really the right time in my life anyway, next year the kids will go back to school, next year I will have some more time … next year.
You decided there were other ‘priorities’ in your life that needed your attention. It was selfish to work out when you could be spending time with your kids, there’s too much going on at work, etc, etc.
There’s only one problem with that theory … next year never comes.
You had all the tools (read EXCUSES) to stop yourself from achieving your fitness goal.
There was much excitement when you committed to getting fitter as your new year’s resolution, you promised yourself I am going to finally make that change in my life and nothing is going to stop me. magmedia.com.au
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You bought a gym membership, started walking the dog, cut down on sugars but by the end of the second week the miracle you were expecting didn’t come.
But there are still 10 months left in this year. It’s time to get back on track and here’s how 1. M otivation. Why do you want to get fitter? For example is it family? If so, arrange your activities to include family time where everyone participates in a sport or even
an afternoon Frisbee throwing. Getting fit isn’t just about running yourself ragged on a treadmill. 2. R outine. Research shows it takes 12 weeks for healthy habits to be formed. Stick with it! 3. F eel good. You aren’t going to stick to anything that doesn’t feel good. Treat yourself to that funky work out gear you always wanted and get yourself out there! 4. C lean out the pantry and fridge. Do this TODAY. If temptation isn’t there you can’t succumb to it. 5. H ave a party. We’ve just celebrated Chinese New Year so make your new year’s resolution all over again knowing this time you will succeed.