health

What is the single best thing we can do for our health?

Dr. Mike Evans is a big advocate of preventative medicine, and in this brilliant video, he researches what one thing would make the biggest difference to our overall health.

He lists various interventions, such as cancer screening, dietary improvements, and lifestyle changes. But wants to know, what single activity would give you maximal health benefits with minimal effort?

What could positively impact conditions such as arthritis, dementia, diabetes, fracture risk in post-menopausal women, depression, anxiety, and overall quality of life?

The answer? Walking. It's that straightforward. And just 30 minutes a day can give us significant health benefits.

He concludes with a rather thought-provoking question. Can we limit our sitting and sleeping to just 23 and a half hours a day?

Watch Youtube video: 23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?


Posted by Heather Waghorn.

HIIT BootCamp In Wimbledon Park & South Park Gardens

Get ready to train over 5 consecutive mornings! Our early morning outdoor BootCamp is back and is a great way to burn calories, strengthen and tone-up your whole body. 

You’ll get a full body workout, combining strength, cardio, endurance, core and functional movement. It'll be fast, furious, and fun all at the same time. You’ll burn calories and challenge your whole body.

You can do it all before work, and before the rest of the family gets up. Just give us everything you've got for 45 minutes, every day for 5 days!

Wimbledon Park: Monday 24 through to Friday 28 September 2018
Time: 6.15 - 7.00am
Cost: 
Class Pass Holders: £27 (plus 2 sessions off your class pass)
Non-Class Pass Holders: £45

South Park Gardens: Monday 1 through to Friday 5 October 2018
Time: 6.15 - 7.00am
Cost: 
Class Pass Holders: £36 (plus 1 session off your class pass)
Non-Class Pass Holders: £45

Book your place now! Or drop us a line for more info. Please note that these sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Posted by Heather Waghorn.

NEW HA fitness Body Blitz 6 week challenge!

NEW HA fitness Body Blitz 6 week challenge!

We've teamed up with Marcelle Dubruel, a Wimbledon nutritional therapist specialising in weight and health management.

Marcelle has developed a healthy and tasty eating plan for boosting your metabolism alongside our fitness workouts.

Ready to get your summer body sorted? Join our 6 week Body Blitz challenge and shimmy into summer.

HA Fitness Body Blitz Challenge is good for those who:
 

  • Want to feel energised, slim and healthy.
  • Would love to shed a few unwanted inches.
  • Are determined to feel “jean” fabulous by the summer.
  • Recognise the winning combination of exercise and balanced eating.
  • Enjoy healthy, family friendly eating for boosting metabolism.
  • Mean to get round to healthier living but life keeps getting in the way!
  • Welcome the support and guidance on just what to do!


HA Fitness Body Blitz Challenge comes in 3 parts:
 

1. The Meal Plan

A large range of options of tried and tested breakfasts, quick lunches, simple dinners and yummy snacks.

2. Exclusive membership to a closed Facebook Group

You'll be supported throughout the whole 6 weeks within the group. This is where it all happens...

  • All questions are welcome, especially the ones that may feel silly!
  • You can put your hand up and ask for help when you need it.
  • There will be support, encouragement and motivation from your nutritional therapist, Marcelle.
  • You'll be able to share your journey with like-minded Body Blitz enthusiasts, including Heather.
  • We'll give lots of guidance to make the challenge work for you in your lifestyle.
  • You receive Extra Facebook Group Bonuses, including Workout Wednesdays and Treat Fridays!

3. Commitment, support and accountability to exercise

We're asking you to do at least 3 workouts a week, every week, for the duration of the 6 week challenge. These can be at an HA fitness class, personal training session, or on your own (you'll get one workout every Wednesday in the Facebook Group!).


HA Fitness Body Blitz Challenge Housekeeping:

This exclusive challenge is only available to HA fitness personal training clients, holders of HA fitness class passes and current BootCamp members.

The 6 week challenge runs from Monday 24th April 2017 to Sunday 4th June 2017.

Cost: £85

Payment is required in full by 19th April 2017.

Payment secures your place and activates your membership. You will be invited to join the closed HA fitness Body Blitz Facebook group where you will have access to the pre-challenge resources.

Sign-up now! Or drop us a line for more info.

You'll easily get your workouts done at any of our Buggyfit or Fit In The Park sessions. Check out our full timetable for all the details.

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

RESOLUTION SOLUTION!

You can do it fitness

Many of us make fitness resolutions at the beginning of the year, but find that by the end of January the initial enthusiasm and passion begins to fade.

If this sounds like you, it's time to do something different. Get a fresh approach.

It's common to start the year full of ambition. Only to find that that life just gets in the way, and you feel like you're falling off the wagon. To make your resolutions last, the changes you make have to comfortably fit within your current lifestyle. What do you need to do to get results without too much upheaval?

You also need to honestly accept your current health and fitness levels. Do a sanity check on what actually needs fixing. Then, look positively at all of the things you can change, rather than negatively lingering over the problems you can't resolve.

Make a realistic plan that’s sustainable and achievable. Get some advice from friends or professionals to get you on the right track and stay motivated.

Why not sign-up for an HA fitness class pass or some personal training sessions to keep you motivated? We've also got some great BootCamps coming up! All the links for more info are below, or drop me a line.

Remember, if you change nothing, nothing will change.

Best wishes
Heather

Fit In The Park
Buggyfit Postnatal Fitness
BootCamps
Class Timetable
Personal Training

Posted by Heather Waghorn.