Well everyone, here we are, poised at the start of the New Year – what’s it going to be like for you?
Why not join us at our launch party at the Health Club at Lakeside Lodge at Pidley on Saturday 7th – drop in any time between 11.00 & 16.00 and see what Forefront Fitness has to offer.
Take a few minutes to think about how you might get fitter in 2012 – you might not be competing in the Olympics – but you can ‘Be the Best You Can’ – a look at your food intake and your exercise levels might be the starting point you need – why not come and see how Forefront Fitness can help you ?
Its not all about impossible diets or exhausting exercise regimes – it’s about thinking what goes in and how much you burn off.
Why not make 2012 your fit year? It might be easier than you think!
Saturday 31 December 2011
Wednesday 28 December 2011
Healthy Living Helps
It’s always nice to be reminded about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle – and exactly what this means. And this month, a new study (Professor Kay-Tee Khaw, Cambridge University) does just that.
Scientists studied the lifestyle habits of more than 20,000 men and women aged between 45 and 79 years between 1993 and 1997.
The adults were given one point for each of four healthy behaviours:
Not smoking
Being active
Sticking to acceptable alcohol intakes
Eating plenty of fruit and veg.
The people were then followed up around 11 years later.
Those who scored zero points due to smoking, being inactive, drinking too much and having poor intakes of fruit and veg, were four times more likely to have died during the study than those who scored four points for fulfilling all the healthy lifestyle factors.
Those who scored two points – in other words they had two unhealthy lifestyle habits but two healthy ones – were twice as likely to have died.
The scientists then worked out that a person who scored zero had the same risk of dying as someone with a score of four who was 14 years older.
As a result, they conclude that ditching just four unhealthy habits can help you live 14 years longer.
Scientists studied the lifestyle habits of more than 20,000 men and women aged between 45 and 79 years between 1993 and 1997.
The adults were given one point for each of four healthy behaviours:
Not smoking
Being active
Sticking to acceptable alcohol intakes
Eating plenty of fruit and veg.
The people were then followed up around 11 years later.
Those who scored zero points due to smoking, being inactive, drinking too much and having poor intakes of fruit and veg, were four times more likely to have died during the study than those who scored four points for fulfilling all the healthy lifestyle factors.
Those who scored two points – in other words they had two unhealthy lifestyle habits but two healthy ones – were twice as likely to have died.
The scientists then worked out that a person who scored zero had the same risk of dying as someone with a score of four who was 14 years older.
As a result, they conclude that ditching just four unhealthy habits can help you live 14 years longer.
Sunday 18 December 2011
Bone Density
We are looking at bone loss this week
Check with your GP first – then consider what is best for you to keep your bones strong.
After menopause, the drop in oestrogen levels means bones lose density more rapidly, but exercise and diet can counter or reverse this.
We do know that walking and resistance training can help to increase bone density (Nottingham University research)
The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) says that 20 minutes on a vibration plate may benefit bones (but not for people with established osteoporosis).
Diet too, can help. A US nutritional expert, Professor Katherine Tucker of Tufts University in Boston suggests;
Protein with every meal – there is a suggestion that higher protein intake results in less bone loss over time.
Extra fruit and veg will help because they are rich in magnesium and potassium to protect against calcium loss. Leafy green veg contains Vitamin K which can help reduce the risk of hip fracture by two thirds.
Avoid processed foods and don’t add extra salt because this can leach calcium from the bones.
Love red foods because they are rich in lycopene. Professor Tucker says that eating about 4 servings of lycopene – rich foods such as tomatoes leads to a lower risk of fractures.
So the message (courtesy of Woman & Home) – is watch your diet and keep up the exercise for good bone health. Don’t forget too, that keeping your weight down puts less strain on the bones so is worth working on too!
Check with your GP first – then consider what is best for you to keep your bones strong.
After menopause, the drop in oestrogen levels means bones lose density more rapidly, but exercise and diet can counter or reverse this.
We do know that walking and resistance training can help to increase bone density (Nottingham University research)
The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) says that 20 minutes on a vibration plate may benefit bones (but not for people with established osteoporosis).
Diet too, can help. A US nutritional expert, Professor Katherine Tucker of Tufts University in Boston suggests;
Protein with every meal – there is a suggestion that higher protein intake results in less bone loss over time.
Extra fruit and veg will help because they are rich in magnesium and potassium to protect against calcium loss. Leafy green veg contains Vitamin K which can help reduce the risk of hip fracture by two thirds.
Avoid processed foods and don’t add extra salt because this can leach calcium from the bones.
Love red foods because they are rich in lycopene. Professor Tucker says that eating about 4 servings of lycopene – rich foods such as tomatoes leads to a lower risk of fractures.
So the message (courtesy of Woman & Home) – is watch your diet and keep up the exercise for good bone health. Don’t forget too, that keeping your weight down puts less strain on the bones so is worth working on too!
Friday 9 December 2011
Vintage Marathon
There’s hope for us all!
The Olympic torchbearers have been chosen – included is Moira who is 84. Moira did her first marathon last year by walking 1,876 times round her village hall (Guardian 09.12.11) at a rate of quarter of a mile per week – she walks using two sticks – OK – so she’s not Paula Radcliffe – but its her Personal Best !
Forefront Fitness helps you to be your best – make 2012 the year that you achieve something special – contact us today to get your hands on pre launch offers
The Olympic torchbearers have been chosen – included is Moira who is 84. Moira did her first marathon last year by walking 1,876 times round her village hall (Guardian 09.12.11) at a rate of quarter of a mile per week – she walks using two sticks – OK – so she’s not Paula Radcliffe – but its her Personal Best !
Forefront Fitness helps you to be your best – make 2012 the year that you achieve something special – contact us today to get your hands on pre launch offers
Wednesday 7 December 2011
Exercise lessens cancer risk
Cancer Research UK published some interesting research today - check their website for more detail, but basically, having a healthy lifestyle will lessen your risk of developing cancer. We already know that being overweight increases your risk of developing diabetes (Diabetes UK) and now, here is further evidence that exercise and weight loss is good for you!
Why not make 2012 the year that you take action and get your body into good shape? At Forefront Fitness we can advice on healthy food options and suggest a work out that is right for you
Give us a ring - 'Getting healthy is easier than you might think'!
Why not make 2012 the year that you take action and get your body into good shape? At Forefront Fitness we can advice on healthy food options and suggest a work out that is right for you
Give us a ring - 'Getting healthy is easier than you might think'!
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