Setting realistic goals is an important part of any exercise program. Identifying what you want to achieve gives you a target to work towards, the motivation to keep working and the satisfaction gained from attaining your goals.

 

Why not try writing down a few points on what you want to achieve? Whether you have a target weight you want to reach, or maybe a sport you want to play, setting goals will give you the direction you need. You might surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first thing you need to note here is the difference between weight loss versus fat loss. Most people say they want to lose weight when in fact they want to lose body fat. Did you know that muscle weighs more than fat?

 

Therefore, measuring your percentage of body fat is the best way to monitor your progress. You will find that there are a number of scales available that offer this function. See accessories page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you eat is one of the most important aspects of any form of exercise or training program. It provides you with the energy you need to get through your daily activities as well as being critical in controlling your weight.

 

The type and quantity of food you consume is directly related to achieving all of your fitness goals. It will also, to a certain degree, affect how long it takes you to achieve these goals. No matter how much exercise you perform, if you are consuming more calories than your body burns on a daily basis you will put on weight.

 

There are hundreds of different diets that have claimed to help people lose weight. However, in many cases, once you stop following that diet you put on more fat than you started with. The best way to lose weight and have the energy you need is to stick to a balanced diet.

 

A balanced diet should consist of certain portions of all your major food groups. To find out what these groups consist of, as well as the quantities that are recommended to consume, you should speak to a nutritionist.