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30 MUSCLE & FITNESS JUNE 2016

EVERY WINTER I STRUGGLE

to maintain motivation with my

training and I know I’m not the only

one. The morning is the toughest –

the cold air makes me want to do

nothing! I’ve also been guilty of doing

the same old fitness routines day in

day out. But this winter, I’ve decided

to try something new. And why not?

I thought it was about time I opened

up my mind and body to the idea of

brand new ways to get the results

that had begun to fall by the wayside

as my body became used to the daily

run. The benefits of expanding your

fitness repertoire are endless.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Weight training is not my favourite

thing, but I’m learning to truly

embrace it as I get older.

Trainer Lucy Francis from

BeachFit Bondi explains: “As we

get older our metabolism slows

down. Weight training allows us to

rev that metabolism a notch higher

in ways that cardio training can only

dream of, long after the workout

is over. It’s very beneficial for the

over 30s and a surefire way to truly

transform your body shape. Other

plusfactorsincludeapositiveeffect

on bone density levels (particularly

for women), and an increase in lean

muscle formation.”

CARDIO

Early morning runs are tough to

get enthused about but the benefits

of cardio still make it a winner.

In terms of calorie consumption

versus calorie burn, cardio is

a great option. Cardio also has

theaddedbenefitofreleasing

endorphins, the happy hormone

youfeelattheendofaworkout

thatfightsoffdepressionand

decreases appetite. Also, a healthy

heartleadstoalongerlifeand

cardioisagreatwaytomakesure

the most important muscle (the

heart)isstayingingoodshape

as long as possible.

SOMETHING A LITTLE

MORE EXCITING?

Ifyou’relookingfornewwaysto

shape up, burn fat and have fun,

here are my three new favourites:

1.F45 Functional Training

Agreat45minutecircuitof

Trying a new workout can deliver

fast results. BY INGRID SEABURN

Time for a

change?

functional training, including

stations that offer conditioning

and strength training in a group

environment. Fun, fast and intense,

this workout is exactly what

I need to tone, shape and build my

strength. f45training.com.au

2. Aerial Flow Yoga
   Find your inner sense of play
   as you use a soft fabric swing
   that’s hanging from the ceiling
   to manoeuvre your way through
   various yoga stretches and poses.
   More challenging than you might
   expect, but a great way to offer
   your body a new way to play. Also
   awesome for lengthening the spine
   and realigning your whole body.


3. ZUU
   This technique of moving your body
   is intense and interesting. Based on
   high intensity primal movement, ZUU
   will have you sweating up a storm
   as you go through endurance, body
   weight and strength patterns to
   target all major and minor muscle
   groups. If you want to try something
   completely different, this is for you!
   thezuu.com.au

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