How to stay motivated with exercise

It can be very difficult to stay motivated with exercise over a long period of time, which is why many people start an exercise program, only to give up after a few weeks.

Below, are a few tips, which I hope you will find useful.

• Remember, exercise is for life so you need to be disciplined. If you wait until you feel like it you will never do it. Getting to a class is the hard bit, and you will usually feel much better after the session
• If you want to lose, or control your weight, you need aerobic exercise together with some specific conditioning work, to see results.
• Be patient, don’t be obsessed with the scales but concentrate on feeling better with yourself, as you become fitter, and the rest will come later. You should feel fitter in about 6 weeks.
• Don’t try too much too soon. If you are new to exercise and you start working out every day, you will get burnt out and feel like giving up. Start with one or two sessions per week and build up gradually.
• If you always attend the same class- maybe try a change, but remember if you move on to a more advanced class it will be hard going for the first few weeks. Be patient- set your own goals and progress gradually.
• Remember, if it’s too easy too soon, it’s usually not worth doing.
• Try and be as active as possible generally. Always think about your posture in your daily life, as this will not only help the way you look but also help with back and shoulder problems, etc.
• If you are trying to lose weight try to exercise at last 3 times per week. Regular exercise is no good on its own, you need to watch what you eat as exercising can also make you hungry!
• Sometimes, you will have a bad night and feel despondent-it is normal, keep at it and the next time hopefully you will enjoy it more.
• Finally, if you need any advice about your exercise programme, please feel free to speak either to myself or Lisa or Natalie.

Thanks for your continued support

Barbara

Natalie gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday 21st December at 6.57pm. The same day as her little girl’s third birthday! He decided to make an early arrival as he was fed up with doing Zumba! Congratulations and love to Nat, Steve and Mia.

The last fitness class for this year is Wednesday 21st December. There is only one class on this evening which is Zumba at 6pm-7pm. Fitness classes start again on Wednesday 4th January 2012.

Sunday morning BTT will be at the new time of 10am-11am from the New Year.

Multi Disciplinary Multi-Bed Clinic Flyer

 

For more information, see:

http://www.harmoni5ed.co.uk/2011/11/open-day-for-the-new-multi-disciplinary-multi-bed-clinic/

Saturday 12th November 2011

Time: 9am – 2pm

 A first of its kind in Coventry, the launch of the new  Multi Disciplinary  Multi-Bed Clinic, treatments are now more affordable, allowing more people to access complementary therapies. Come along to the open day and try a treatment for half price, or you can simply discuss your requirements with one of the qualified practitioners.

Treatments on offer are:

Bowen Therapy

5 Element Acupuncture

Sports Massage

and many more….

50% off treatments on the day

book now to avoid disappointment

For more information, see:

http://www.harmoni5ed.co.uk/2011/11/open-day-for-the-new-multi-disciplinary-multi-bed-clinic/

 

Hi Everyone. I hope you all had a  lovely Christmas and have now recharged the batteries ready for another year of Aikido/fitness. The calendar for 2011 will be finished very soon so please make a note of grading/course dates for the coming months.   All classes as normal from Wednesday 5th January. Wishing you a very happy and healthy 2011.

See Gallery for photos of recent playscheme. August 2010

Phoenix fitness starting Zumba classes next week. Ist class Thursday 16th September 6.45-7.45

New Wednesday class starting 22nd September 6.oo-6.45. Price-£4.00.

August 9^th-13^th (inclusive)

Juniors 4-13 years are you interested?

All days 9.30-12.30

For more information or to book a place, please see Barbara.

The following classes will be cancelled over the Easter Weekend.

Friday April 2nd - Junior Aikido 5.15-6.15 (All juniors welcome on 6.15-7.15 class)

Tai Chi -7.30-9.00

Monday April 5th- All classes

Tuesday April 6th-Junior Aikido 5.30-6.30

Wednesday April 7th -Junior Aikido 5.30-6.30

All other classes running as normal.