May 2008

The new kit has arrived!
We hope you enjoy using the new life fitness kit and we will help you all as much as required to get the most from all of the new equipment. Although it looks very different and feels a bit strange to start with, we know you will continue to progress with it and in a months time will wonder how we ever got by with the old stuff!  The television monitors will soon be active and I believe will act as a great motivator to get out those last few minutes on a bike or treadmill and to help the gym be a more comfortable place to exercise and perhaps even watch the news!  Please ask us any questions you may have. We are very happy to help.

Common Cardio Aerobic Activities
Aerobics or cardiovascular exercises refers to any type of physical exercise performed at moderate but increasing levels of intensity for extended periods of time. The word “aerobic” means “with oxygen” and refers to the use of oxygen by the body throughout the activity. Cardio exercises are aimed at increasing your heart rate & burning calories.
Some people, when they hear of the words aerobics or cardio activities, immediately equate it to mean “weight loss”. Though it is certainly very true that aerobics & cardio activities increase the body’s metabolic rate thus resulting in loss of fat mass, other health benefits of doing cardio exercises go beyond just your average weight loss program.
Cardio & aerobic exercises helps in :

1. strengthening the respiratory muscles resulting in smoother, unlabored breathing;
2. strengthening the cardiovascular muscles and improves the hearts pumping efficiency;
3. toning muscles in all parts of the body resulting in improved blood circulation and reduced blood pressure;
4. increasing the number of red blood cells in the body which makes for improved transport of oxygen throughout the body;

Regular & disciplined aerobics can reduce the risks of having cardiovascular diseases. It also helps lower the risk of having other health problems such as respiratory diseases and osteoporosis.

Members of the Month for March are:

1. Caroline Rutter: Attendance effort and generally pushing the boundaries in the classes and gym work.
2. Christopher Cornell: Really had the bit between his teeth this month. Super effort right back on track.
3. Trish Munro; a regular in Chi Yoga and has now embraced Circuits both in the gym and studio, continuing to progress. Well-done Trish.

Well done:

1. Ann Roberts Phare and her team who are winners of the Yetton Ladies Trophy, a national bowls competition.  Anyone interested in adding bowls to their exercise repertoire should speak to Ann or Aileen.
2. Team Duffin: Adam and Amanda completed the 26-mile Pewsey Down Around walk.
3. Gill and Richard Webb who are expected a new edition to the family. 
4. All those who joined in the super session in April - Ann Roberts-Phare, Sian Edwards, Tracy Osborne, Jessica Puddy, Julia Ponton and Margaret Petkovic. Congratulations to all

Good luck to:

1. Sally McEwen who will be speeding around the Sarsen Trail
2. Julia Ponton who with the help and guidance of Vanessa Dunne will run the Kemble Race for Life 5km this month.
3. Vince Woodman who continues his recovery from a recent op. See you back soon full of energy!

Late May Bank Holiday

We will be closed on Monday 26th May.

New members: In April we welcomed Ann-Marie Connors, Jade Woodward, Steve Richards, Laura Philips and Pauline Hudd. Welcome also to Liz Lockstone and Chris Sorrel, back after some time away!

Focus on Fitness shirt sale

Focus on Fitness shirts and t-shirts are now on sale at a bargain £10 each.  They are available in a range of sizes and colours.

Guidelines on how to stay healthy

1. Eat regular balanced meals
2. Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day
3. Avoid foods that are high in sugar and/or fat
4. Eat less than 6g of salt a day
5. If you drink, drink in moderation
6. Take 30 minutes moderate activity five times a week

The missing link….
Apologies to those of you who tried to do the Longevity Game last month – the website had an n missing and should have read www.nmfn.com, click on Learning Centre and this time you will find the Longevity Game

And finally – Did you know that if you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would produce enough sound energy to heat a cup of coffee – or you could just go to Starbucks!

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou (American Poet, b.1928)