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Get Fit For The New Year -

Now it is the time many of us start thinking of our
health, particularly after the workout we have given
ourselves at the dinner table with all the food and drink
that appears to be compulsory!

It is recommended that you do 30 - 60 minutes of
exercise at least 3 times a week. With our modern
busy lifestyle, we all want to make every minute of our
workout count. Here are some tips on how to get the maximum benefit from your workout:

If you’re finding it difficult to stick to exercising, you may find it easier to join a gym or a health
club rather than to follow a video at home.

Going to a gym or health club with a friend will also provide the moral support that you need to
persevere with your workout.

Fuel your body with enough low-fat carbohydrates
such as oatmeal, low-fat cheese and crackers and
bagels before a workout. Eat at least half an hour
before you exercise.

Always warm up before your main workout to prevent
injuries.
Make sure your workout includes exercises to work
different muscle groups.
Don’t do high impact workouts more than every other
day.

Take an isotonic drink during and after your workout
to replace lost salts through sweating. These drinks are
usually available from vending machines in your gym or health club.

Choose a workout you enjoy. You’re more likely to stick to it than if it’s something you find
monotonous. Speak to somebody at the gym if you have difficulty finding a regime you enjoy.

If you visit the café in your gym or health
club after your workout, don’t be tempted
by the fizzy drinks, crisps or chocolate bars.
Have a low fat sandwich, a salad and some
mineral water instead.

If you’re unsure about whether you’re doing
an exercise correctly, speak to somebody at
your gym or health club. Not only will an
incorrectly performed exercise not produce
the result you want, it may actually cause
damage to your body.
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