What’s enough ? Too much ? Too little ?
We should all walk at least 10,000 steps a day. Right ? We all know that don’t we ? Where did that advice come from and why ?
Happy.. Are you happy?
Recently I wrote a blog about happiness and physical activity, so when I heard about Fearne Cotton’s book on happiness I had to check it out.
“Physical activity keeps people stronger and more supple as they age. It also improves balance, gives better bone density and makes them less likely to be depressed or develop Alzheimer’s. These are all things associated with needing less social care”.
Sedentary lifestyles: the hidden factor in the social care crisis
Peter Walker writing in the Guardian 15th Dec 2016
Every January, Gyms and Fitness Clubs throughout the country become busy as thousands of people with good intentions join up hoping to make some changes to their lifestyle.
The sudden growth in numbers attending is often greeted with annoyance by existing regular members who find it challenging if they can’t use “their” regular equipment of access ”their” regular classes.
Instructors can often view this increase in numbers with cynicism as their experience shows that these people won’t be there for very long.
A day in the life of a tutor..
I absolutely love teaching, I have learnt something new from every group I have taught. For 10 years, being in the studio all day, music on, sharing a passion with an excited team of budding new students, starting their journey in their new career choice.. I can't say it's always fun, sometimes very challenging and even emotional but I wouldn't change any part of my journey.
The only thing that I do find very common on my courses and really gets me analysing...
People are always trying to tell you what's best for you, what exercise to do, what to eat, the best kit needed. There are a lot of guidelines you are meant to adopt to keep you physically active. Huge amounts of information about why you should do this and that.. But if I can give you one reason, for anyone who wants to start getting active, currently contemplating it or has been prescribed exercise due to health reasons. Ignoring the long lists of the dos and the don'ts..
I have recently moved to a new area. It has been an interesting reminder to experience what new instructors have to go through in order to gain a class.
At one time it was enough to teach aerobics, now you have to demonstrate what other skills you have. It helps if you teach a mixture of branded classes but at the same time have the ability to be able to design a programme various types of class as it gives you opportunity to cover a variety of classes.
Here are my top ten tips to get on the ladder:
Visiting my local gym and travelling around the country I get depressed at the lack of understanding shown by many PTs and instructors when it comes to HITT.
As a tutor and assessor, who has been working in the fitness industry for 12 years I have always been surrounded by individuals who love fitness. They enjoy exercise, attend fitness classes or the gym, have the latest trainers or fitness calorie counting app.. But what about the people who don't enjoy this?
The number of people playing sport in England has fallen since the 2012 London Olympics, despite the Games' pledge to "inspire a generation."