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So, what's your excuse then?
IT'S SEPTEMBER AND
TRADITIONALLY THE TIME Carol Hart of Bodies by Design suggests ways of taking exercise seriously
TO START A FITNESS We all have lots of reasons why The type of class you do is im- At first, walk instead of jumping or
PROGRAMME.
we cant exercise on a regular ba- portant. If you want to burn fat and jogging, but as you get used to the
sis. But we should do at least three improve your heart condition, you different exercises, you can work
The holidays are over, the kids
aerobic exercise sessions a week. need to warm-up and work aerobi- harder and that's when you start to
are back in school and you're
The secret is to make it a way of cally. This means getting out of burn the excess fat you're carrying.
thinking about the body you Everybody has to start some-
life. Write exercise in your diary. breath, sweating and sustaining
exposed to the sunshine this
Its an appointment to improve your this for at least 20 minutes. Sounds where. And where better than a
summer.
figure, your fitness and energy, and nasty, but after a few weeks the Bodies by Design class. It's

Overweight? Poor skin tone? believe it or not, to have fun. body adapts, your muscles start to friendly, supportive and above all,
O.K., it can be hard work at first tune up and it all starts to get easier. effective at helping you get fitter.
Sagging muscles? Whether
because you might be asking your
you need to start a fitness
programme, or you think you're body to do things it hasn't done
pretty tuned up, this is a time since school days. Medical approach to weight loss
to make good resolutions. The Swindon Diet Centre is a encouraged to eat regular meals
popular venue for those wishing to with meat, fish, poultry plus vegeta-
lose pounds and then learn how to bles. There are separate diets for
OVERWEIGHT? maintain their correct weight. vegetarians.
You are seen weekly by the same When target weight is reached,
MEDICALLY SUPERVISED WEIGHT LOSS doctor who may prescribe appetite patients are seen periodically to
THE SAFE WAY TO SLIM controlling medication together with ensure weight is maintained at the
a high protein, low fat diet. You are desired level.
• Private weekly consultation with a qualified doctor
• Individual diet and medication
• Highly successful method of slimming - proven over Get in shape for Christmas!
the past 15 years Says Wendy Cole, who runs Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs in
• Comprehensive maintenance programme once the area
target weight is reached
If you want to be in shape for plenty of body movement and is
Telephone Swindon 0793 614636 Christmas, take action now. Com- just energetic enough to make you
for an appointment or further information bining a sensible eating plan with a little out of breath. Regular ac-
Also locally at Cheltenham and Bristol exercise has proved to be the most tivity will: improve the balance of
fats in the blood, strengthen heart
effective way of losing weight.
G SWINDON DIET CENTRE use, you will gain weight. Some sure levels, use up calories and
If you eat more calories than you muscles, lower resting blood pres-
3 Cricklade Court, Cricklade Street, Old Town, Swindon
of the calories you burn during the help to relieve stress.
day are used just to keep the body It is important to take regular
ticking over, 1,400 calories for exercise of the right type. A good
women and 1,700 for men. The target is to build up to three peri-
Losing tivities. ods of 20 -30 minutes of exercise,
remaining are used in all other ac-
per week.
Thirty minutes of: light activity When you join a Rosemary
wei ght with such as housework uses 100 calo- Conley Diet and Fitness Club class
ries; moderate activity like walking you learn how to follow a low fat
fast uses 200 calories; strenuous sensible eating plan and have the
activity, for instance playing a opportunity to participate regularly
is as easy as 1...2...3. sport, uses 300 calories. in 45 minutes of exercise. Take
Any form of physical activity is action now and call Wendy on
suitable as long as it involves 877750
Interested? join any of our
local classes now qnly from

St John's Church, Haydon Wick (next to Safeway) Weight W atchers
Monday 6pm & 8prn. Chris: 871026
Toothill Community Centre: Tuesday 930am. Su: 610419
Classes held in Freshbrook,
Holy Trinity Church, Shaw Village Centre
Tuesday 630pm & 8pm. Nicole: 613923 Westlea, Haydon Wick,
Pinehurst Peoples Centre, Meeting Room 8, Swindon centre, Gorse Hill,
Wednesday 7pm. Wendy: 725245
Stratton and Wootton Bassett
St John's Church, Haydon Wick (next to Safeway)
Thursday 7pm. Rachel: 771838 For further details,
Freshbrook Community Centre, Worsley Road please telephone 01392 824141
Thursday 7pm. Nicole: 613923 As easy as 1,2,3 - no weighing or measuring, no food a sin.
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