New Zealand is recovering from “Rugby Fever”. We hosted the Rugby World Cup and there were matches every weekend for over a month and some during the week also. And we won!
New Zealanders and our many visitors from all over the world have been glued to their seats at match venues around the country or at their homes or local bar and eatery, rising only to star jump in adoration at a try or to yell at their team, pleading with them to win. Its funny watching our men screaming at their TV sets almost believing the players can hear them and respond by beating their opposition.
And then there’s drinks time – we celebrate with drinks, frequently alcoholic – and food, or we commiserate if we lose; that’s done with drinks and food also.
True exercise time over the rugby weekends has been minimal for most people. Sure, some took taken the fan trail to their match venue, a 4km long walk and a very good way to avoid the push and shove of crowds scrambling to get aboard the trains but ambling along with a drink in hand does not count as exercise.
NOW, it’s time to get back to real life and real exercise!
The past week has been very busy – customers I haven’t seen for weeks have come back in, many complaining of how much weight they’ve put on or how unfit they are feeling. The weather has turned warmer; we are all thinking that Summer has arrived at last, and so it really is “exercise time”
Customers have been asking me how they can optimise their sessions to get fast results. The real answer is they shouldn’t have stopped coming – consistancy is the best way to maintain and improve fitness but okay, so you’ve slacked off, what to do now -
Firstly, make sure a trainer watches you as you get back into the program. If you are using a machine at home get someone to check your positions are perfect and work through the full IVTRB Safety Program carefully – following the step by step instructions.
Perfect Positions held for the full time (60 seconds for most poses) = The Best Results
Secondly, make your sessions a priority in your week. Write them into your calendar if you need to and try not to miss a session. Buy a monthly concession, pay for your sessions up front. Whatever you need to do to ensure you turn up for the sessions – Do It! Making sure you train every second day/ 3 times a week ensures your body responds well.
Eat well, don’t skip meals. We don’t recommend any special diet plans, just sensible eating – that means going easy on the chocolate muffins and having them only as a special treat. It is important to eat before you train – a banana is good, it elevates your blood sugar and provides the energy you need. Ensure you have had enough to drink, especially if your session is later in the day. And after training its good to drink water and to have some additional protein at your next meal.
Within a few sessions you’ll be back on track with good results again very quickly.
