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The sensible way to get fit this year A few tips from Lee Hogan
Well folks it's thattimeofyearagain. fitness world are at you. I wonder If the trend of recent years is con- about their fitness orare determined
Even before your New Year's day which mediocre soap actor or fallen tinued I expect to see keep fit with to lose some weight. People such as:
hangover has worn off the market- pop idol will turn fitness guru this Dot Cotton and shape up with Mr Jackie Bailey of Newbury who lost a
ing people from the slimming and year? Blobby videos on sale soon. There stone in weight and is twice as fit as
will be people offering all sorts of she was 3 months ago;Julia Stares of
quick and easy ways to lose weight Skew, a regular at my Sunday and
Healthy eating for the New Year from'diet cakes' (surely a contradic- Tuesday exercise classes, she had
Are you thinking about your New Year's resolutions like getting into shape tion in terms), to body wraps. No her baby 5 months ago and is al-
after Christmas indulgence? Do you need to lose some weight? Is your doubt we will be subjected to new ready back in shape and feeling
diet as healthy as it could be? Why not begin the year as you mean to go wonder diets from America. I've good; Christine Williams of Peat-
on byfollowing a healthier lifestyle says District Dietician Gill Pearson. yet to meet anyone who has been moor, who lost 2 stone in weight, is
successful on the grapefruit, micro exercising regularly and has never
I know a lot of you think that if it one of the spreadable varieties. If or the California diets and perhaps feltbetter. None of these women are
tastes good it must be bad for you, you need to lose weight why not try the F-plan was just a lot of hot air? members of a slimming club, none
but a healthy diet is not a boring a low fat spread? Itis important foryour health that of these women are taking expen-
diet. There are changes which you Milk Switch to a low fat milk Most you try to maintain your body sive appetite suppressants, none of
can make which will make a differ- people are quite happy to use semi- weight as near to normal as possible these women live on 'slimfast'.
enceto the quality of yourdiet, with- skimmed milk and it is a useful way and keep yourself fit. I always have What they all do is eat a sensible
out having to give up too much. of reducing your fat intake. time for people who are serious balanced dietand exercise regularly.
1. Foods to eat more of.. Alcohol Areyouovenloingit? Tryto
Fruit and vegetables. Aim to have 4 stick to the guidelines of 21 units per
servings per day, e.g. 2 pieces of week formen and 14unita weekfor
fruit such as apple and banana and women. Itis also a good idea to have STEP REEBOK
2 vegetables with your cooked meal a couple of alcohol free days per
such as carrots and peas. All fruit week. New year classes start early January
and vegetables are good so choose
the ones you like. I unit = pint beer or lager or cider Freshbrook School
or I glass of wine or I single meas- Wednesday 5th Jan 7pm - 8pm
All Levels
2. Foods to eat less of.. ure of spirits ABSOLUTE
Sugar Do you still take sugar in Freshbrook Community Centre BEGINNERS
your tea and coffee? It can make a 3. Exercise On Monday 10th Jan 730pm - 830pm All Levels From:
big difference to your calorie intake Can you do more? Walk instead of From 17th Jan 7pm - 8pm Wednesday
if you stop. taking a bus or using the car per- Wessex Squash Club, Dowling St. Swindon
haps. Don't always use a lift. Take Saturday 15th Jan 930am - 1 0.45am All Levels 12th January
Butter/margarine Are you being too up a new activity during the year.
generous with the amount you use? Beginners welcome at All Levels classes 8pm-gpm
Whichever you take, be mean with All these changes will have a ben- Cost £3 per session (10 sessions £25) Freshbrook
it, if you prefer to stick to butter try eficial effect, try one at a time and Tel: (0865) 326641 or Swindon 873497 to reserve a step School
see how you get on.

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EXERCISE TO MUSIC
Wednesdays 8.00pm - 9.00pm ?4J TIJMS, BUMS & IIIIGHS
Greendown Sports Hall • Do you need to get fit?
Designed for those people who have not
• Do you need to lose weight?
exercised for some time and need a gentle
re-introduction. Suitable for men and women • Do you know that diet and exercise
of all ages and abilities. should go together
So don't just sit there! Join us for:
THE TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
Total Body Conditioning: Warm Up Aerobics, BY DESIGN LTD Light exercise & up to date dietary advice
Stretch, Floorwork, Cool Down. Bring the children and we'll look after them
Tuesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm Greendown What's your excuse?
Sports Hall Friday 10.30am - 11.30am
Fridays 6.30pm-7.30pm Greendown Gym Freshbrook Community Centre
Sundays 7.30pm-8.30pm Greendown Gym Only £3.50 per session
ALL CLASSES STILL ONLY £2.50
NO MEMBERSHIP, JUST PA VON THE DAY %&tt/c 2
FREE RAFFLE AT THE END OF EACH MONTH
Ever considered your own
Personal Trainer?
Sundays 11am Lee Hogan, with 15 years experience in
EXERCISE TO MUSIC AT THE DEVERE fitness, will work with you on a one to one
HOTEL, SHAW RIDGE basis to help you achieve fitness or weight
Take a weekend break with some light exercise loss goals.
and a good stretch. Limited spaces. £3 per Lee, who works with a number of local
class. Use of pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room eopIe, will be happy to discuss your
for £2.50. requirements.
You don't have to be rich to give him a call.

TEL: 0488 - 684928 or 0831 - 098273 FOR DETAILS