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Things you need to lose fat and get lean
1, Calorie deficit Benefit from being a fitness 'groupie' at the 2, Protein in every meal
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3, Carbs and fats 4, Food flexibility technique or experience the camaraderie of 5, Weight training sweating together through a shared experience then our Body Pump, circuits, kettlebells and 6, Daily movement HIIT classes are extremely popular and will really 7, Proper get that heartsleep pumping. 8, Loads of water We also have great stress busting classes in the 9, Consistency shape of Boxercise and Body Combat where
and it’s the same for you. Food is fuel and it can massively impact how you feel and perform. I do not restrict myself from eating any foods, nor do I count calories. I chose my meals and snacks based on how much I am training (expending), what I like to eat and how it will serve to nourish me. I’d implore you to find balance and do the same.
I do not restrict myself from eating any foods, nor do I count calories. I chose my meals and snacks based on how much I am training (expending), what I like to eat and how it will serve to nourish me.
Lastly, athletes will sacrifice an awful lot to achieve their dream. I have wanted to be an Olympian for as long as I can remember; it is what drives me to push myself and go beyond what I believe my limits to be. I make decisions based on how it will affect my performance and long term goal. Having these big, exciting goals helps keep me motivated when I am tired, or injured, or missing out on something.
I challenge you to set yourself a goal and write it down. And if I could be so bold whilst you’re thinking about your goal, I’d ask you to think beyond an aesthetic or number on the scales. Let’s embrace the movement away from body transformations and determining our self-value by the way we look. Forget summer bodies, let’s nourish and care for our bodies all year round; like an athlete. If we centre our goals around what our bodies can achieve and focus on health or performance rather than a clothes size then it’s more than likely that you’ll feel good and look good.
Simon White Marjon Sport & Health Sports Centre Manager It’s that time of the year again where you are most likely thinking of new year’s resolutions relating to your health and wellbeing. You join the gym and go all at it 100% for the first couple weeks and then it tends to die down for a few months and then yet again summer approaches and you’re filled with regret that you didn’t stick to that New Year’s plan. Here are some tips on how to get the year off to a healthy start and how you can lose fat and get lean in '19.
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