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Think beyond a keep fit resolution and get serious about looking after
yourself

Personal trainer Les Slinn suggests ways for arriving at this point in 12 months time feeling fitter, happier and more confident
This time of year people are full of example, the hardest
New Year resolutions looking for thing is to take the first
that quick fix, that new wonder diet step out the door. Once
that will change their lives, they you’re out you have to
join gyms or start doing home DVDs keep going; perhaps go
all with good intentions. with a friend or join one
But, as so often is the case, of the town’s several
enthusiasm starts to wane and walking groups.
eventually they give up. I always tell my clients
So what can we do? The first thing to note the time it
is to keep up the resolution to get takes to complete that
fitter. Going for a brisk walk, for route so that you have
a target to improve.
You’ll be surprised how
competitive you become,
and quite quickly you’ll burn It also keeps your body guessing either eating too much, too late
calories, strengthen muscles and to get better gains, and prevents or sometimes not enough of the
bones, and lose weight. your muscles from getting used to correct food.
Maybe running is for you. There the same exercises. Perhaps book Whatever you decide to do, keep
are local running classes taking different fitness classes, again exercise regular, make it part of
people from absolute beginners, or maybe with a friend, although if you your new lifestyle in 2016. You
start a run-walk programme which go often enough it is a great way to will be healthier, weigh less, have
gives you the incentive to put on meet people. more energy, be more confident,
your trainers. Start the journey and Whilst talking about lifestyle want to do more and have a more
who knows what you will achieve changes and also eating habits, I positive outlook. Remember ‘Life is
this year? find the best way is to get clients for Living.’
Some people prefer to work out in to fill in a weekly food diary or use A Happy Healthy New Year.
gyms and classes. If you belong to a a free app ‘My Fitness Pal’ which is To ask Les to get your new fitness
gym ensure your workout changes very useful to record what you’re regime going, call 07833 582788
regularly to keep you motivated. eating. We usually find people are www.lespersonaltraining.com

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SEE PAGE 31
NEW GROUPS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Venue and contact details above
Wednesday 30th December, 9.30am:
visit the website to read Kelsey-Beth ’ s story Redhouse Communty Centre with Nicola & Weston Community Centre with Pete
slimmingworld.co.uk Thursdays, 7.30pm (5.30pm on New Year’s Eve - Opening Night)
0344 897 8000 Redhouse Community Centre with Kerry 07989 500151
Saturday 2nd January, 9.30am: Redhouse Community Centre with Jac

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