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Ways to reach your fitness goals come what ‘May’

Published:Wednesday | May 3, 2023 | 1:02 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter -
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Nothing beats shedding those unwanted pounds like the delights of a high-intensity interval training. It is applicable to a host of physical activities, it usually incorporates workouts like barbells or bodyweight training.
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Nothing beats shedding those unwanted pounds like the delights of a high-intensity interval training. It is applicable to a host of physical activities, it usually incorporates workouts like barbells or bodyweight training.
Battle roping is a key element of high intensity interval training. It assists in the improvement of strength, speed, balance, agility, flexibility and the toning of muscles.
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Battle roping is a key element of high intensity interval training. It assists in the improvement of strength, speed, balance, agility, flexibility and the toning of muscles.
One of the ways you can find your centre and create an alignment between your mind and body is through yoga. While classes are offered at fitness studios, you can engage in a yoga session online and take classes from the comfort of your home any time of th
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One of the ways you can find your centre and create an alignment between your mind and body is through yoga. While classes are offered at fitness studios, you can engage in a yoga session online and take classes from the comfort of your home any time of the day.
When in fitness doubt, enlisting a personal trainer is what it’s all about. A trainer or wellness coach is able to design a programme that is suitable for your body type and your body goals, paying close attention to the meal intake as well as targeting
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When in fitness doubt, enlisting a personal trainer is what it’s all about. A trainer or wellness coach is able to design a programme that is suitable for your body type and your body goals, paying close attention to the meal intake as well as targeting areas for exercise weekly.
It is often encouraged to dance like no one is watching because dancing is a very fun way to burn fat, tones and strengthens muscles, helps with balance and flexibility and builds self-confidence.
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It is often encouraged to dance like no one is watching because dancing is a very fun way to burn fat, tones and strengthens muscles, helps with balance and flexibility and builds self-confidence.
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It’s officially the fifth month of the year and we are fast approaching the halfway mark of 2023. With some giving up indulgences for Lent and others making the sacrifice to be carnival ready, it’s time to assess your fitness. Summer is around the corner and as a ‘hottie’, making appearances is a must. Presenting your best ‘bod’ is crucial for this line of revelry. But gone are the days that to achieve this, one has to confine themselves to a gym. Here are five ways to reach your fitness goals, come what May.

Online workouts: why confine yourself to a membership when you can work out from the comfort of your home? The global pandemic opened up a window of opportunities for people to train with their favourite instructors who are located anywhere in the world. This includes but is not limited to dancing fitness, aerobics, walking, spinning, weight training, boxing, or even yoga and pilates. The process has been seen as both a time and cost-effective way to lose weight since you can tune in day or night and there are a plethora of free workouts, courtesy of YouTube.

Outdoor activities: Gone are the days when we were on lockdown. With the chance to roam freely, fitness enthusiasts can take to the great outdoors to take their skills to the next level and engage in spry training. You can take your fitness adventures to the water for swimming. We can’t leave out the thrill of cycling or mountain hiking. If you want to go on a lighter note, there is also the option of running, jogging, or brisk walking.

Let High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Nothing beats shedding those unwanted pounds like the delights of high-intensity interval training. Applicable to a host of physical activities, it usually incorporates sprinting, spinning via exercise bikes, battle roping, and climbing the stairs. dumbbells, barbells, or bodyweight training. There are several benefits for HIITing this type of workout. Aside from bringing youthful exuberance, it builds strength, stamina and helps to burn fat. Because of the speed element, it reduces stress and promotes heart health.

Body weight it is: What better way to combat losing your body weight than by using the greatest tool of them all: your actual body weight? Here’s the best part: this channel of training requires no equipment and very little space. So, it saves money and time. Press-ups, sit-ups (crunches), squats, knee raises, dips, and planks are all prime examples of body weight exercises. These moves engage all the muscle groups and strengthen and improve mobility, which contributes to an increase in good technique, shedding pounds and sculpting the body.

Personal Training: When in fitness doubt, enlisting a personal trainer is what it’s all about. If you’re not self-motivated, it is easy to throw in the towel when doing your wellness journey on your own. And you may not know how to challenge your body, especially in the plateau stages. That’s where a personal trainer or wellness coach steps in. Located in or out of the gym, a trainer can design a program that is suitable for your body type and your body goals. The role played includes paying close attention to the meal intake as well as targeting areas for exercise weekly. With determination and dedication, you will be amazed at the results.

krysta.anderson@gleanerjm.com