Motivation to Exercise
By James Anderson on
This whole “exercise thing” can be so annoying. From finding the time to finding the motivation, exercise – can be a real bitch.
We both know it’s good for us, so why is it so difficult to stay on top of?
Well, I think there are 3 main problems.
Problem #1 - It’s painful.
We’re genetically wired to try and achieve pleasure whilst avoiding pain. We create a “pleasure hierarchy” for ourselves, putting the most important things first and everything else, well, who cares.
After all, which would give you more pleasure?
Staying in your warm bed on a cold winters morning or doing burpees at 6am?
So how do we overcome this?
Solution - Set goals.
Create an inspiring vision that allows you to rise above “the workout” and able to see the bigger,...
4 Workouts if You Hate Getting Sweaty
By Zoe Meunier on
Working up a good sweat is often seen as the benchmark for having had an effective workout. But let’s be honest, not everyone likes getting hot and sweaty. It’s uncomfortable, it means you have to shower afterwards and ladies, two words: blowdry ruined. However, high intensity, sweat inducing workouts aren’t the only path to fitness and good health. Anaerobic and strength building exercises are just as important for maintaining a healthy body, managing weight, reducing injury and making you feel good. The four workouts below are so much fun you won’t even realise you’re exercising, but will see you improving your fitness and wellbeing, no sweat!
Circus school
While probably not top of mind to most people as a form of exercise, classes...
Workouts by Sam Wood
By Sam Wood on
Like what you see? Devised by Sam Wood (a Dry July Ambassador) there’s plenty more where these came from! Sam would love you to join him and thousands more for a month of great food, challenging fitness and Dry July specific mindfulness to make the most of your month off booze! Head to28bysamwood.com to get started!
Home Full body Workout
Warm up (30 secs of each)
On the spot High Knee Jog
Star Jumps
Butt Kicks
Plank
Full Body Circuit.
Aim for 45 seconds on each with 15 seconds recovery. Exercises can be done as slowly as needed.
Complete 4 rounds
Push-ups
Squats
Curl and Press
Hip Lifts
Chair Dips
Lunge and row (left leg/right arm)
Lunge and row (right leg/left arm)
Finisher
10 minute continuous slow jog and stretch.
Speed does not...
Kickstart yourself back into movement
By Leanne Hall on
We’ve all been there. Hitting the gym regularly, eating really well and feeling fabulous. Then it happens. Maybe we over eat at a work function, or take a week off the gym because we’ve been feeling unwell. Or maybe we just feel bored with our current fitness routine. Whatever the trigger, the result is the same. Motivation takes a drastic nose-dive and we find ourselves frustrated, and perhaps even depressed at the fact that we just can’t seem to pull ourselves together and get back on track.
Identify Obstacles
When motivation disappears, the first question you need to ask...
12 Weight Loss Rules To Cheat On
By Sam Bailey on
Health and fitness might be having a moment – but really, weight loss just got a hell of a lot harder.
With so many conflicting messages now (hello fitness bloggers, diet cookbooks, e-books, apps and wellness coaches), it’s a jungle out there.
Do we cut carbs? Do we focus on abs? Do we join a gym or do it at home? Do we eat superfoods? Do we eat fat? Do we cut back on calories? Do we drop diets all together? See? It’s exhausting.
In Australia 63.4 per cent of the population is now classified overweight, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics – and it’s no wonder we’re stuck, there are too many ‘rules.’
But hey, rules are meant to be broken. Read on for the most common weight loss myths and why you should cheat on them.
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Why Am I Not Losing Weight
By Claudia Beyer on
You work out five or more times a week, eat a healthy diet, but no matter how hard you try, you just can’t shift any weight? Claudia Beyer, personal trainer from BareVitality and Author of “Your Holistic Metabolism“, says that diet and exercise are just the beginning.
Many female clients come to me feeling like they’re at a dead end. They are exhausted from their efforts and don’t know what to do.
So why isn’t it working? First of all, you need to understand that your body is a holistic system. If one area of your health or lifestyle is out of balance, it affects all the other systems. For example, If your hormones are playing up, this can affect your metabolism and your ability to lose or maintain your “ideal”...
5 Cleansing Yoga Poses
By Claire Obeid on
There is a reason why we feel the need to clean our homes post-winter. There is alot of dampness, mould, dust and general waste that builds up when we are in a confined space taking shelter from the cold.
Our bodies do much the same. Junk builds up within us that needs some serious detoxing. We cleanse through three of the body's main systems. The circulatory system pumps blood throughout the body – taking oxygen to cells whilst carrying the waste away. The digestive system processes the food we eat – absorbing the nutrients we need and eliminating anything we don’t. And then we have the lymphatic system, which collects fluid from our cells and sends it to the lymph nodes to ditch any harmful bacteria.The ...
What is the "Pilates Method" and How will it Help Me?
By Sally Anderson on
The Pilates Method is tried and true, having been around since the early 1900’s. Since mid century it has been one of the fastest growing and most widely used practices in health and wellness globally.
Developed by German born Joseph Pilates this method owes it’s roots to the physical culture movement, but really found it’s way when Joe Pilates relocated and brought it to the USA in the 1920’s.
The Pilates Method uses a system of Matwork (floor exercises done on a mat) as well as an extensive repertoire of apparatus work done on equipment known as the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, Guillotine, Barrels, Magic Circles, and several other primary pieces. The names might be quirky, but the apparatus is that of a genius. Joe was an...
Weight Loss vs. Weight Maintenance - How Much Exercise do we Really Need?
By Kirsty Welsh on
This is a great topic for you Dry July challenge, but it’s also seriously tough to answer in a short article. If it were as simple as a black and white answer to this question, we would not still be asking this very question. Weight loss versus weight maintenance. We all know we need to move to feel good and be healthy, not only on a daily basis but also for the long-term. I know I want to be a ninja-yogi nana, so if I don’t move more now, I’ll be a long way behind on that sweet, sweet goal. Most of us however, wish to either lose body fat, or maintain our current size, focusing on exercise for specific or general health or muscle toning. No matter our goals, we all want to feel better in and of ourselves. So it makes sense to...