Woodlands Fitness Centre

Hi, So here we are. Again. The last week of the third lockdown. After more than a year of uncertainty. The final week of Zoom classes. Like I wrote in July 2020, we haven't made any radical changes to the gym because 1) if it ain't broke, don't fix it and 2) we didn't know what the post-lockdown requirements would be. But we have redecorated, bought some new things and got even more little bit carried away with aluminium treadplate. Regarding classes, these will be outside, either in the car park or we now have a lovely stretch of grass. Please also speak to me about the supervised gym sessions, workout programs and/or personal training. The first article is about eating lots…

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Hi, Only 7 days to go. Cases have dropped to 2,297 cases a day (from 60,000+ a few weeks ago), deaths have dropped by nearly 44% and hospital admissions have dropped by over 23% to 273 a day. As at the 3rd April, over 31 million people have been vaccinated. So what have we got in store for you this week? The first article is about ways to maintain weight loss. People often achieve their weight loss goals, relax a bit too much, and pile it back on again. You've got to sustain that weight loss. The second article is about resistance training for muscle building. Because resistance training is important when trying to build muscle and lose fat. The older…

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Hi, Only 14 days to go. Cases have dropped to 4,715 cases a day (from 60,000+ a few weeks ago), deaths have dropped by nearly 32% and hospital admissions have dropped by nearly 21% to just 363 a day. As at the 26th March, nearly 30 million people have been vaccinated. That's nearly half of the UK population. So, from the 29th March, the following can happen: Outdoor sports facilities can reopen - including tennis, golf, high ropes, swimming and group exercise classes All Social distancing and covid procedures must be followed. Formally organised outdoor sports - for adults and under 18s - can also restart and will not be subject to the gathering limits, but should be compliant with guidance issued by national governing…

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Hi, Only 21 days to go. Cases have dropped to just over 5,000 cases a day (from 60,000+ a few weeks ago), deaths have dropped by nearly 22% and hospital admissions have dropped by nearly 22% to just 440 a day. As at the 21st March, nearly 28 million people have been vaccinated. The first article is about how you can reduce body fat without losing weight? If you're a regular reader of these newsletters you'll know my disdain for chasing weight loss. There are MUCH better ways to gauge body transformation success. The second article is about eating breakfast every day. Again, regular readers of these newsletters might know that I'm a fan of Intermittent Fasting, but it's not for everyone, and…

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Hi, Only 28 days to go. 4 weeks. Not long. Cases have dropped to just over 5,000 cases a day (from 60,000+ a few weeks ago), deaths have dropped by nearly 30% and hospital admissions have dropped by nearly 27%. As at the 14th March, more than 24 million people have been vaccinated. That's nearly a third of the UK population. The first article is about 'cutting' and losing weight without doing cardio (this is part 3 of 3 articles; it was too long for one newsletter). The second article is about using your hand as a portion guide. If, like me, you hate weighing food then using your hand as a portion control guide might be beneficial. The exercise of the…

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Hi, Only 40 days to go. Cases have dropped by nearly 20% to just over 6,000 cases a day (from 60,000+ a few weeks ago), deaths have dropped by nearly 34% and hospital admissions have dropped by over 22%. As at the 27th February, more than 20 million people have been vaccinated. That's more than a quarter of the UK population. The first article is about 'cutting' and losing weight without doing cardio (this is part 1 of 3 articles; it's too long for one newsletter). The first article is about using your plate as a portion guide. If, like me, you hate weighing food then using your plate or bowl as a portion control guide might be beneficial. These newsletters are…

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Hi, The gym will be back open on Monday 12th April 2021. Only 49 days. Work has continued at the gym. Last week we took delivery of a new toy, a Life Fitness Adductor machine. If you're looking to build a strong backside, chances are you focus on your gluteus maximus by doing lots of hip thrusts, squats and lunges. However, strengthening glute muscles that perform hip abduction, or movement of your thighs out to the side, will also build your buttocks. #bootyfordays Abductor muscles also stabilise your pelvis when you walk or stand on one foot. Among other things, your hip abductor muscles help you walk, run, play sports, dance, get into and out of a car and get onto and off of…

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Hi, Not long now! Cases have dropped by nearly 30%, deaths have dropped by 10% and hospital admissions have dropped by over 22%. As at the 1st February, nearly 10 million people have been vaccinated. So, let's talk about diet and fitness. Do your genetics play an important role as to how you lose the fat in the initial phase? Each person's body has a natural pattern of where fat packs on or drop off. When I started to lose weight, the first place it shed was around my thigh area. The fat around my tummy was the most stubborn and the last to "visibly" shed. This is not to say you won't ever lose fat in your body's more stubborn areas, but…

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Hi, There is no avoiding that the secret to weight loss is a calorie deficit. A calorie deficit occurs when your body burns more calories than it consumes. The body uses fat stores for energy which ultimately results in weight loss. There are various trends of ways to be in a calorie deficit, intermittent fasting, carb cycling etc, however, I suggest sticking to the age-old method of exercise and conscious, healthy eating. The equation for weight loss is 70% diet and 30% gym. Whether we like it or not, nutrition plays an extremely important role in the process of losing weight. A healthy diet must include all macronutrients - protein, carbs, and healthy fats. The general rule is to cut back on…

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