SADIE FROST
As we enter the new season,
our health-conscious columnist
has a spring in her step...THE LIFELONG
your body. Consistency is the key to success when it comes to making a
diference; six-week blasts and quick ixes don't work long-term. If you
can train 3-4 times a week, for 45 minutes per session (for life), you are
not only going to see results, but keep them, too. Don't view doing more as
better – smashing out six gruelling workouts a week won't necessarily
get you better results. Over-training can slow down your progress as the
body doesn’t have suicient recovery time and can lead to fatigue. Plus,
if you're working out a lot, you can be lulled into a false sense that you
can eat whatever you want, too. Believe me when I say, you can never
out-train a bad diet.What's the hot new workout I need to try?
From bungee yoga and SUP (stand up paddle) boarding, to hula hoop
classes; there is always something new and exciting to try, and I would
advise keeping things fresh. Some activities you will love and others you
won’t, but keeping your exercise varied will help with motivation.I'd like to lose a few pounds – what's the best way to do this?
The key part to losing weight is re-assessing your diet. Make sure your
portion sizes are small, you are eating a variety of vegetables, and making
your meals at home (restaurant and ready-meals will usually contain more
fat, salt and calories). Plus, try to cut out any empty calories, like alcohol.
Don't starve yourself – if you go without food for too long your body will
start craving foods high in sugar and fat, and you're more likely to overeat.
As well as adjusting your diet, ramp up your exercise routine to ensure it's
really challenging you.What's the secret to honing my body shape?
This is probably not what you want to hear, but there are no secrets! It is
the combination of many small things that are done consistently over
time. Your diet, itness levels, sleep patterns, daily choices and lifestyle
changes will have a bigger, long-term impact on your body and health.
Exercise and healthy living is a life-long journey.For more fitness advice, follow @hollyactive on InstagramLIVE WELLHey Holly, how long and how often should we train for
to really make a diference to our health?
If you really want to change your body there are two words to
stick to: commitment and consistency. You need to commit to
exercise to make it a part of your life and commit to challenging3 TIPS FROM HOLLY I'M LOVING THIS MONTH...
1 Keep
your exercise
routine varied- if you hate it,
change it.
2 Have a goal and
keep it realistic – from
exercising for 30
minutes each day, to
learning a new skill.3 Discover what motivates
you; maybe it's training with
a friend or partner, reading
a fitness book or signing
up for a 5k run.I have a lot more energy this
month and it's good to direct it
into something positive. I love
walking, wild swimming and,
of course, yoga and Pilates. My
younger sister, Holly Davidson is
a personal trainer, so I'm turning
to her for all things fitness to up
my motivation.Exercise &
healthy living
is a life-long
journey