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  • Interesting facts about weight management

    Is the BMI accurate?- The body mass index or BMI is a simple calculation used to categorise people into underweight healthy weight, overweight or obese ranges. However, it is flawed in that it doesn’t take into consideration someone's body composition (such as muscle mass or bone structure) and therefore is more of a guide. What we do know is that it is a measure of relative risk towards having a chronic illness because of weight. If a BMI is under 18.5 then a person has higher relative risk of malnourishment. If their BMI is greater than 30, they have greater relative risk of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Is a low carb diet bad for me for weight loss?- ....

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  • 21 Insider Tips To Fitness Success

    Who among us can truly say that they are as lean and toned as they ever want to be? Most people, even the fitness buffs, are in a constant fluctuation between their ideal body and a body that is not quite ideal. So how do we sway this struggle in our favor? Quite often the difference between the body that you have today and the body that you wish you had is made up of simple daily decisions. #1.Eating small meals every 2-3 waking hours will increase your metabolism and reduce fat storage. Make sure that these are healthy meals containing balanced amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. #2.The easiest way to effortlessly lose weight is to not eat three hours before bed. It has been ....

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  • THE ANTI-AGEING SECRET….NO, IT'S NOT A PILL!

    Research shows that exercise and physical activity can be used to modify insidious aging patterns and the great thing is it’s never too late or too soon to make exercise part of your routine. Exercise benefits adults of all ages, and its advantages for older adults are especially noteworthy. Ageing is associated with a cascade of morphological and physiological changes that naturally predispose older adults to progressive weakening, functional decline and diminished quality of life 1 . However evidence shows that exercise and physical activity can be used to modify such insidious ageing patterns and the great thing is it’s never too late or too soon to make exercise ....

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  • 7 Metabolism Boosters

    Deep inside every person, there is a desire to be fitter, healthier, and leaner. Thankfully, buried not quite as deep inside is the perfect mechanism to make it possible: your metabolism. Depending on an intricate system of enzymes and hormones, your metabolism is what determines how efficiently your body burns off the food you consume. Though some of your ability to obtain and maintain a high metabolism is genetic, low-metabolism genes are no reason to throw in the towel. If you’re willing to take the necessary steps, you can increase your metabolism to ensure your body is hard at work, burning unwanted calories, no matter what your genes look like or what you happen to be doing. ....

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  • Exercise: Good for the Body, Great for the Mind

    The science behind the physical benefits of exercise has long been established. However, we are now starting to better understand the psychological and emotional benefits too. This is particularly relevant in the current Covid-19 environment as many people struggle to deal with big changes to their daily lives and may feel overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty. The good news is that exercise can help, both now and further down the track. "People who are fit in their 40s seem to retain more brain volume two decades later and also perform better in decision-making tests, new research suggests." There are now numerous studies outlining the benefits of exercise and how it is used for the ....

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  • Cardio vs Strength / Resistance Training

    Where is my time best spent if I’m trying to lose weight?
    This is one of the most commonly asked questions I get from clients starting their fitness journey and is one of the most debated in the health and fitness community. We take a look at the benefits of both. All too often, I see and hear about people smashing themselves on the cardio machines in an effort to lose weight, yet who are generally scared of picking up dumbbells for fear of getting bulky. In reality, we need to come to terms with the difference between weight loss and fat loss and how to use both cardio and weight training to achieve the right weight outcome. By way of comparison, we take two individuals of the ....

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  • Join Us For the Best Personal Training in Cheltenham

    Welcome To Our New Website! We’re Proud To Serve Cheltenham with Personal Training! At Great Shape Bayside, we are working hard to go above and beyond for every person who walks through our doors. And you could be next! We are offering Cheltenham a hands-on approach to Personal Training. And you don’t need any prior experience to succeed! Come visit us at Great Shape Bayside and see for yourself what makes us the best Personal Training facility in town. Just fill out the "Request Information" form on the side of the page and stop in for a visit today! And don't forget to click below to visit us on our social media pages!! ....

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