Another Sunrise
March 7, 2011
Tomorrow is the start of something new. Something exciting and perhaps something scary.
But whatever it is, no matter what it is, you will face it with all heart and all determination just like it was your last day.
Tomorrow is your day.
Seize your day.
Best Exercise for Core Training
March 7, 2011
When you look at core training, it has to begin somewhere and there are 2 widely used exercises that will challenge the core.
First of all when we define core training, we are looking at engaging all the muscles around the core/trunk region. That means predominantly the transverse abdominus muscles which are the deep muscles that protect your spinal column. When you look at the meaning of core, that means deep muscle tissues and not the outer more superficial muscles that can be seen.
The main function of the Transverse Abdominals are to compress the stomach contents from the pelvis to the trunk. It is much easier to control and to engage with the exhalation of your breath. So to ensure the transverse abdominals are engaged, perform any power movements on exhalation.
Crunches and sit-ups will not engage the Transverse Abdominals. These exercises only work the Abs or “six-packs” that we are all obsessed with. Abdominal muscles are only superficial and engagement of these muscles will not mean that the Transverse Abdominals will be engaged.
The best exercise for core is the Plank which is to hold the torso as stiff as a plank whilst having your hands on the floor like the picture above. The focus of this exercise is to ensure that the mid-section “is” the focus. Breathing must be very shallow with no large expirations or inhalations. This will automatically disengage the core. The lower back must not be hyper-extended either. When it hyper-extends, more stress will be placed on the vertebrae of the spine and plus it will mean a dis-engaging of the core muscles too. Keep the spine natural and the pelvis slightly higher than neutral position.
Hold this plank for no more than 1 minute. When the focus of the exercise shifts from the core to the burning gluteus maximus muscles, the core has fatigued and the support of the glutes has taken over to lift the core off the floor.
Repeat this for about 4-5 repetitions.
Strengthen your core. Do a plank.
Group Training Autumn Offer
March 5, 2011
Autumn is here.
It will be cooler soon and darker earlier.
With that, we have another deal that will surely keep you interested in keeping your fitness regimes in check through these seasonal changes. There is no reason only that voice in your head telling you to take it easy and enjoy it all.
Awww…that’s nice.
Prepare yourself to be a highly strung metabolic machine in winter.
Find out how you can lose weight during the winter season and still eat what you want.
10 Group Training Sessions for less than $5.00 each! Get in now, this Offer will not last long and will end on March 18th or sell out when it has reached our maximum number. Valid for new clients only.
The answer is in this months Autumn Offer. Click on Promotions.
Or Buy Now!
31 Groupies Ready to go!
March 5, 2011
The campaign is over. We have a comfortable number of 31 participants who have joined our group training campaign. About half have come in to see us to be measured up and we have 3 days to go before we start our training!
Participants, please do not forget, No Screen, No Training. Please email us for your Screen times.
Things to bring: Workout Clothing, comfortable wear that may get dirty (this is not a fitness fashion show). Firm and comfortable training shoes. Towel. Water only (no Energy drinks). Minimise your bling, you may chip your teeth. Gloves if you are a “germophobe”, we will touch the grass at some stage.
All classes begin on 8th March after Labour Day.
