Archive for October, 2009

Welcome to Succeed Bootcamp!

 I realise that many of you have started this week, but many are still on holiday’s.

Before you embark on the 12 week program, or if you are coming back from a lay off, there are a few procedures and pointers that will make the ‘transition period’ a little smoother and less of a shock to the system.

 Getting up early

 If your body is not accustomed to early rises, then this is generally the biggest adjustment you will have to make. After all, it has been said that “80% of success is just showing up!”.

 In the weeks preceding the start of Bootcamp, try getting up at 5.45 and doing some gentle exercise (see point below for more on this) - this will start to get your body accustomed to the early starts and activity levels.

 Remember, our brains (and therefore our bodies) operate on routine and habit - the sooner these habits can be created the better!

 Get Moving

 Just like the early starts, it is important that you commence (if you are not already doing regular exercise) some light activity over the next few weeks. This will help get your body into the habit of exercising and again make the ‘transition phase’ a lot easier.

 Light activity can include:

• Walking
• Light jog
• Bike ride

  Fluid Intake

 It is vital that you replace the fluids that you lose whilst exercising. Like the two points above, drinking plenty of water is a habit that needs to be established if it is not already.

 Aim to drink at least one glass of water before leaving for Bootcamp, and always ensure that you have a full drink bottle with you. Consume water at every rest break you are given, and then aim to have another two glasses of water before you go to work.

 Should I eat breakfast before or after Bootcamp?

 Eating before exercising first thing in the morning is something that is different for everyone. Some people find they can’t function without some food in their stomach, whilst others find that they feel nauseous if they do eat.

 In the week leading up to Bootcamp, try both methods and work out what is best for you. When you do eat, choose light foods that will not sit heavily in your stomach, such as:

• Yoghurt
• Banana
• Toast

 See how your body responds whilst you perform your exercise. Based on this, you will have a plan of attack for Bootcamp week 1!

Hey all, hope you are having a great day?

For those not aware I have been belting myslef with the training for two months now and I still get nervous everytime I head to the gym to do another session.

Many of my Personal Training clients within Club Lime  Tuggeranong have been fortunate enough to see the pain I am actually putting myself  through. I can’t believe you all love just sitting and watching… ( must be my looks)

Anyway I thought it only fitting that I return the favour to some of my wonderful Canberra Personal Training clients I have here in Tuggeranong.

So Cass, Nikki & Jess have all been fortunate to experience my pain. I just wanted to say you girls rock… these sessions are tough and besides the odd profanity at me they are pushing through barriers I am sure they didn’t know existed.

Well done girls keep up the awesome work.

Yesterday had Shano come along for a session and we did ‘Helen’ from the CrossFit world.

It was a tough day as it involved pull ups ( and we all know I SUCK at pull ups).

Here is the rundown:

400m run

21 x 25kg D/B swings

12 x pull ups

x 3 rounds for time

Time: 11.54

Avg HR: 164

Cal: 204

Here is what Helen looks like:

This morning I did a straight out 5 x 3 heavy day on Deadlifts, Shoulder Press, Push Press, Push Jerk

My knee is still playing up trying to avoid the squat movements

If you decide to do ‘Helen’, please post your time down the bottom give me something to chase. I know a few of the keen CrossFit trainers in Canberra are reading this…

Scott Williams

Succeed CEO & Personal Trainer

Hey all, I hope you are doing great and loving the warmer weather and the start of all out outdoor Boot Camp programs in Canberra.

I have recently had a small selection of my wonderful Personal Training clients fall pregnant ( congratulations to all).

So I thought it only fitting I post up a little bit of information for all the pregnant women and what can be done with your fitness training.

If you are already training, and if the Dr says it is ok, I would definately keep going. I would also look into the guidance of a Personal Trainer that can assist you with you training program so as to stay safe.

Pregnant women can and should exercise in moderation unless there are health factors or risks that prevent them from participating in a fitness program. This should consist of intervals of no more than thirty - sixty minutes at a time, several days each week if not every day of the week if you fee up to it.

Exercising has been proven to help pregnant women feel and look better, and also will help in minimizing the amount of weight gained during pregnancy.

Keep fit during pregnancy can help prevent or avoid problems such as gestational diabetes, a common form of diabetes that sometimes develops during pregnancy. It will also help increase stamina, which will be needed for labor delivery and increase your physical and emotional well being before and after delivery.

Staying in shape will also help speed your recovery after the birth of your baby. Always be sure to consult with your physician before beginning any type of fitness program while you are pregnant.

Fitness programs that are appropriate for pregnant women include walking, swimming, low or no-impact aerobics (done at a mild pace), yoga, and Pilates for as long as you are able to complete the required moves and strength training providing you consult a qualified trainer. You should always avoid activities that can put you at a high risk for injury. Forms of sports or exercise that may cause you to be hit in the abdomen or are performed lying flat on your back are considered high risk. This is extremely important after the third month. Another sport you will need to avoid during pregnancy is scuba diving. While this may seem completely harmless, especially since being in the water makes you feel lighter and more agile, it can cause dangerous gas bubbles to form in an unborn child’s circulatory system.

There are numerous benefits that exercise can bring to a pregnant woman. You will burn calories, which will help prevent any excessive weight gain. If you work out on a regular basis, you will improve the condition of your joints and muscles, which will be very helpful during the birth of your baby. The long-term effects will also continue after giving birth and will also help you lower your risk of heart disease and many other serious illnesses.

Staying in shape will help to relieve any anxiety and stress you may feel. It will also help to prevent the “baby blues” that many new mothers experience after the birth of their child. This is valuable information since so many new mothers worry if postpartum depression will affect their lives and the lives of their family. Participating in fitness programs while pregnant gives many emotional as well as physical benefits.

Once your doctor give you the go ahead ( usually six weeks) to begin a fitness program, decide on a program that fits your schedule, and make sure it is flexible.

 Keep in mind that it is best if you do not exceed a 30- 60 minute period of time while exercising. If you are finding it difficult to pick a program, try several different types of exercises that are appropriate for pregnant women then decide which you enjoy the most. You may want to incorporate a variety of exercises into your routine to help prevent boredom and discouragement. Exercising while you are pregnant is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your unborn child.

If you have any questions or enquiries about a Personal Trainer in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact us on : enquiries@succeed.com.au

Yours in Fitness & Health

Scott, Succeed Personal Training

Due to our recent Success we have been fortunate enough to get a bit of time in the media spotlight:

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Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a set of specific techniques that deliberately restructure toward positive functioning of the brain’s thinking and the body’s behaviours by aligning the conscious with the unconscious mind and body. NLP offers highly refined tools to take charge of every area of life in the most effective way possible to produce results. It enables individuals to proactively design their physical and emotional responses.

 Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a set of specific techniques that deliberately restructure the brain and the body’s behaviours toward positive function through the alignment of the conscious and unconscious mind and body. NLP offers highly refined tools to take charge of every area of life in the most effective and efficient way possible to produce results. It enables individuals to proactively design their physical and emotional responses and therefore, their results.

 The three components of NLP are:

 NEURO

 The nervous system’s taking in of life or reality through the five senses

• Sight (Visual)
• Sound (Auditory)
• Touch (Kinaesthetic)
• Smell (Olfactory)
• Taste (Gustatory)

 Understanding how the body and mind neurology works to better direct it toward more effective thoughts and behaviours.

 Creating new neurological pathways that break through mental boundary conditions.

 LINGUISTIC

 Becoming aware of how communication occurs within self and with others;

• Pictures
• Sounds
• Feelings
• Tastes
• Smells
• Internal dialogue

 Using language to guide the mind toward change.

 Speaking to others within their particular representational system or their model of the world.

 PROGRAMMING

Understanding the mind is like a computer with though patterns as the software and discovering what programs are determining current experience.

Using specific tools and techniques to reprogram, upgrade and install new software for optimal high performance.