Woodlands Fitness Centre

Hello, The Sedentary Lifestyle Epidemic: How Our Inactivity is Impacting Our Health In today's modern world, our sedentary lifestyles have become the norm. We spend long hours sitting at desks, commuting in cars, and indulging in screen time. While technology has undoubtedly made our lives more convenient, it has also contributed to a decline in physical activity. This sedentary epidemic is wreaking havoc on our health, leading to various chronic diseases and a decreased quality of life. In this article, we will explore the detrimental effects of our sedentary habits and provide insights on how to combat them. The Health Consequences of Inactivity: 1. Increased risk of obesity: Lack of physical activity contributes to weight gain as our calorie expenditure decreases. This sedentary lifestyle,…

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Hello, What Is The Right Way To Lose Fat? People regularly ask me about what the right way to lose fat and what they should eat. The goal of any weight loss, pound-shedding, "trimming,' or whatever-you-label-it program is to lose body FAT. How much overall body weight you lose is irrelevant. As such, you should get rid of your weight scale. Or put it in the shed. Or the loft. You only need to focus on your body composition: the fat to muscle ratio. There's so much nonsense floating around out there so it's no wonder so many of you are confused. Which one is the easiest to follow? Which one is financially affordable? Which one is the most effective? Ultimately, which one will help…

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Hello, Why do some people fail to achieve their weight loss goals? There are several reasons why some people may fail to achieve their weight loss goals: 1. Unrealistic Expectations: Setting unrealistic or overly ambitious weight loss goals can set individuals up for failure. It's important to set realistic and achievable goals based on factors such as current weight, body composition, and overall health. Unrealistic expectations can lead to frustration and a lack of motivation if progress is not as rapid as expected. 2. Lack of Consistency: Consistency is crucial for weight loss success. Failing to consistently adhere to a healthy diet and exercise routine can hinder progress. Weight loss requires long-term commitment and lifestyle changes, and sporadic or inconsistent efforts may not yield…

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Hello, Muscle Loss after 40: The Undeniable Fact If you believe the ads, building muscle is as simple as putting in the effort. Getting fit is merely a mental victory over the physical body. Apparently. Achieving physical perfection is presented as more of a philosophical decision than a practical one. That's not the case, though. At the very least, this is never completely accurate. Muscle gain can be easier or more complicated at different points in our lives for a variety of complex physiological reasons. After the age of 40, most people begin to lose muscle mass. Muscle loss due to ageing affects both men and women in similar ways, making it more difficult to gain or maintain muscle mass as well as slowing down the…

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Join or renew your membership with a friend or family member and enjoy a joint membership for the same price as a single membership. 2 months: £40 per month (£20 each) 3 months: £37 per month (£18.50 each) 4 months: £34 per month (£17 each) This membership includes (for 2 people): Unlimited access to 126 small group personal training sessions each month Unlimited Gym Use Calorie target setting advice Nutritional support. Here is a list of our small group PT sessions: http://www.woodlandsfitnessrowsley.co.uk/group-pt-timetable The groups are limited to 8 people. For more information about our Small Group PT membership use this link: http://www.woodlandsfitnessrowsley.co.uk/small-group-personal-training Message for more information This offer ends 28th July 2023 Terms & conditions: The free member cannot have been a member of the Woodlands Fitness Centre for at least 60 days. Non-transferable. Minimum Membership…

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Hello, Choose one or two people you want to learn training from- If you look up too many different philosophies and become a "program hopper" (which I have done) you will stall in your progress, I learn from quite a few people, but I try to choose a select 4-5 people that I learn most of my information from. There is no such thing as a perfect program. Every program will have its flaws - but as a beginner lifter you should be on a very basic program consisting of bodyweight exercises (pull ups are great!), Squats, Deadlifts, Presses and Rows. Do this 3-4 times a week and focus on perfecting your execution of these exercises. Take the time to find…

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Hello, Firstly, I did not send out last week's newsletter. Here it is: http://www.woodlandsfitnessrowsley.co.uk/blog?aid=32549 Right, let's get back to this week's newsletter: Eat good foods! Think about it the word "supplement" means in addition to something else. For instance, training your triceps through a tricep extension is a supplemental exercise to getting a strong bench press, but you wouldn't only do tricep extensions and ignore the bench press would you? No Way! Focus on getting a better diet one small thing at a time, whether it be cutting out dessert or not drinking soda. Focus on drinking a ton of water. Actually, don't drink a ton of water. Firstly, why is anybody measuring water in tons. Secondly, too much water will make you dead. Drink…

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Hello, Anybody interested in training properly and getting real results in a realistic timeframe should try to eliminate all the bullshit gimmicks around them. Your workouts should be very simple. Full body or upper / lower workouts consisting of compound movements. Sure there are implements or crazy techniques I like to experiment with and implement with myself and a handful of clients - but you need a strong base of old school training before you should even think about trying "advanced" methods. There is no magic pill that can make you get ripped, hench, buff, skinny or whatever term best reflects your goals. There is no magic thing you can wear at night to tone up your legs or your waist. I…

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Hello, More push-ups may mean less risk of heart problems How many push-ups can you do in a minute? The number may predict your risk of heart disease. Harvard researchers analysed data from 1,104 healthy firefighters, average age 40, who did not have cardiovascular disease. Each man performed as many push-ups as possible in one minute. The men also had treadmill tests to measure their cardiovascular health and aerobic fitness. After 10 years, the researchers found that the men who had originally performed the most push-ups were least likely to get heart disease. Specifically, those who could do 40 or more push-ups had a 96% lower risk than those who could only do 10 or fewer push-ups. The men who could do at least…

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