Blog entries tagged 'Fitness'

What should you look for in an exercise?

Ruth

1. Safety – when looking at an exercise, be sure that your technique/form and posture is spot on, otherwise you could potentially get injured

2. Functional – Check that the exercise is functional and the movement or action will be used in everyday activities. Think about your body’s function at work or during [...]

Strength Training For Women � Part 2

Ruth

The benefits of Strength Training:

Decrease body fat & increase muscle tone – so you can fit into those jeans or bikini you’ve always wanted to wear.
Increase Bone Density – Strong healthy bones decreases the chances of Osteoporosis
Increase stability in Joints – knees, back, elbows, ankles and [...]

Strength Training For Women � Part 1

Ruth

“Strength Training” for The slynkey girls.

Rather than using the term ‘weight training’, as it sounds like you need to be a weight lifter to do this, I prefer to use the term ‘Strength training’.

Have you ever heard people say that it’s only for men or you have to be training for a sport to d [...]

What to wear when working out!

Ruth

Us slynkey girls like to look good whenever, wherever we are – and working out is no exception! But you have to also be comfortable, feel confident, be free to move and stay the right temperature. So this month we have put together a list of what to wear when working out tips!

• All exercise clothing should perm [...]

Spring Training Tips

Ruth

Spring is only just around the corner (Yay!) and soon there will be no more "it's too cold" excuses to get out there and training! Get that bod bikini ready over the coming months slynkey girls! Here are some easy ways to get moving again without hefty gym fees:

Walk to work

Walk all the way or park further away [...]

Pole Fitness

Ruth

Women all over New Zealand are trading in their treadmills for poles and embracing one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

Iin Christchurch, Pole Studio and Bar has recently opened its doors on Colombo Street and offers an exciting new way of keeping fit and having fun! Pole's owner Louise de Lore is a self-confessed pole 'f [...]

Winter Fitness Tips

Ruth

With the temperature outside so chilly at the moment, we know how hard it is to get off the couch and exercise! The urge to cuddle up on the couch with a duvet is strong, but slynkey girls – you need to get up & move!

Here are some incentives to exercise in winter and ways to make it easier!

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Workday workouts: Exercise at lunchtime

Ruth

Give up your lunchtime to exercise?! "I don’t think so!" I hear you say.

Such reluctance is understandable. The energy levels of most people are low around mid afternoon; as a result, many of us shrug off exercise later in the day by saying, "I’m too tired."

Lunchtime workouts can [...]

Office fitness!

Ruth

With the chilly winter weather upon us, most of us are stuck in the office all day – and not keen to leave the air con and venture out! Sitting in our chairs all day is not going to keep us trim, and light exercises will help you avoid RSI injuries too. So this month we thought we would give you all some exercises you can do in the offic [...]

Celebrity fitness and diet secrets

Ruth

Lots of hollywood celebs have changed and sculpted their bodies for movie roles, find out what fitness and diet regimes they undertook below:

Angelina Jolie

Though shes preggers now, and hopefully not watching her weight, in preparation for filming Tomb Raider Angie got in shape by swapping cigarettes and coffee for [...]

Weight training for women

Ruth

One of the most persistent myths some women have about strength training is that working out with weights will turn them into female jolly green giants.

Again and again, research has shown that women who maintain a regular, moderate strength training program enjoy a long list of health advantages. Some women still fear that weight training might bulk them up i [...]

Top 4 tips for summer fitness success

Ruth

The warmer weather has started… not only is spring a time to spring clean the house, but also our bodies. I’m going to get in shape for summer, lose the winter coat – and the same as New Years, how long does it last, once the lazy days of summer barbeques start?

If you are undertaking an exercise or healthy lifestyle program here are a couple of e [...]

the importance of personal training

Ruth

strong> But not as well known. For many years & still today people listen to the gossip & believe the myths concerning,fitness; how to achieve it & what our body responds to best.

So what is the truth & what will work for you? That is the $10,000 question.

1000s of people have similar stories to tell when it comes to their experience of going it alone on their health & fitness quest or the time they joined the gym with all the best intentions [...]

The 5 factor diet

Ruth

trong> to sport a toned, slimmed down bod credited to this diet, Reportedly shedding 20-25 pounds (10-12kgs) last month. She's working personally with Harley Pasternak, and having 1,300-calorie-a-day meals delivered to her doorstep through the 5 factor web site.

The 5 factor diet is a basic plan designed to give you results in only five weeks, with the view to turn your five-week plan into a lifestyle. It consists of eating five small meals a day, six days a week. Members get hund [...]

The 12 Best Ways To Relieve Stress

Ruth

Here are the 12 Best Ways To Relieve Stress, you should try them slynkey girls!:

1. Be honest and truthful

2. Admit when you are wrong

3. Don’t be scared to say sorry….And say it regularly

4. Don’t blame, take full responsibility

5. Give more often, for no rea [...]

Healthy lifestyle checklist:

Ruth

Can you answer 'yes' to all of these?

• I enjoy life & smile a lot

• I always look on the bright side

• I drink lots of fluid. I have long, clear wees

• I never feel thirsty and have lots of energy

• I eat a wide variety of food

• I [...]

the 5 factor diet

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The 5 factor diet created by Harley Pasternak is taking hollywood by storm. Jessica Simpson is the most recent hollywood celeb to sport a toned, slimmed down bod credited to this diet, Reportedly shedding 20-25 pounds (10-12kgs) last month. She's working personally with Harley Pasternak, and having 1,300-calorie-a-day meals delivered to her doorstep through the 5 factor web site.
The 5 factor diet [...]

The importance of Cardio training � In the right Zone!

Ruth

Your heart rate is the most accurate predictor of your training results.If your heart rate is too low,you will rarely achieve the goals of losing body fat,and improving heart and lung capacity.If it is too high,you could risk burnout or overtraining. The problem is,the intensity level that works for your mother or brother,may [...]

Benefits of Strength Training

Ruth

Cardiovascular exercise on machines such as treadmills and exercise bikes burns more calories than lifting weights, so is it just a waste of time to add strength training to your workout? The simple answer is No!

Working your muscles as well as your heart and lungs can improve your health and drop you a clothe [...]

Time to Exercise

Ruth

With all the demands on our time, many of us feel hard-pressed to squeeze in exercise on a regular basis. The good news is that you can reap health benefits from 30 minutes of accumulated physical activity that you work into your daily routine. Cleaning the house, gardening, grocery shopping or climbing stairs, done at a good p [...]