With one in four people in the UK believing their summer holidays are responsible for their weight gain, we'll be giving out five new fitness and nutrition tips each week in September to help you get back on track after the summer months.
Plus, if you're new to BMF we’re offering a free month of training and a free t-shirt to anyone who signs up in September. Click here for more information about our September offer.
Here are our first five tips to get you started:
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- Keep up the intensity – Our lifestyles can be very demanding so when training, focus on the intensity. Research suggests that ‘High Intensity Training’ is one of the best ways to train and quickest ways to achieve and maintain results, particularly if you lead a busy life. Cardio work should also be factored in. It is one of the greatest ways to burn off fat and is necessary in keeping your heart healthy and your body functioning the way it should.
- Get outside – Exercising in the great outdoors has many benefits. It is much better for you to breathe in fresh air compared to air conditioning, especially if you are stuck in a gym with loads of germs floating around. Research shows you can burn up to 30% more calories than the same workout indoors, so it makes it easier to stay in shape.
- Carbs are not the devil – Carbohydrates seem to get a very bad name. Those who are looking to drop weight tend to avoid any form of carbs. Lowering the amount you consume will help with losing weight if you are prone to eating a lot of them, but I would not advise cutting them out completely. They are important for energy production, recovery, muscle growth and fat loss. Instead of removing them completely just ensure that you are consuming carbohydrates that are not full of sugar.
- Train with others – Having a training partner or training in a group can have great benefits and will help to you to stay on the fitness wagon. Others can help you stay motivated, it becomes a great social environment and you can have some great fun.
- Don’t beat yourself up – It is important not to obsess over the occasional slip up! The most important thing is that you don’t let that one slip-up turn in to a week of slip-ups. Be realistic and make sure you acknowledge how well you are have done and reward yourself every now and then.
Together, we'll stay on track in September!