Happy 1st May peeps! I just want to go through a few questions I get asked by my clients more than once which seems to be confusing for a lot of people….so here goes!
Q) I am still doing the same exercises that I have been doing for the past 6 months but am no longer seeing a change in my body, Why is that?
A) To keep seeing changes in your body shape you have to change exercise frequently. This can be done in lots of ways. By changing the intensity of the exercise, increasing the weights you are using or changing the speed of the exercise also the time you spend on the exercise and the frequency of which you do that exercise. The next thing to do is change to a different set of exercises completely as your body gets used to the exercise you are doing and will only change shape so far then you have to make it harder to keep seeing results. As soon as you find an exercise program getting easier you know it is time to mix it up, change it and make it challenging again!
Q) This one from women – Wont lifting weights make me bulk up?
A) NO! We women can lift heavy weights without worrying we are going to turn into Arnie!! We don’t have enough testosterone to bulk up and we really need to lift heavy weights to get the definition of the muscles that we want! So put those 1 – 2 kg dumbbells down and man up!!
Q) Why can’t i spot reduce?
A) We all have our problem areas to deal with but if you do fat burning exercise you will burn fat from all over not a particular area. Obviously if it is something specific like toning the tush then squats and lunges with weights are the key. Generally speaking though the best way to get in shape is by doing a full body workout that includes all the major muscle groups including some cardio and core work.
Hope that clears some things up for you!
PILATES DVD!
I am thinking of producing a Pilates DVD to sell from here and also in my classes. Over the years my clients have approached me and asked if I can recommend a Pilates DVD that they can do at home when they can’t make my class so I thought what better way than to have a DVD from yours truly who they already work with and are familiar with! There is a small survey on my home page regarding this if you wouldn’t mind filling out for me that would be much appreciated.
Bye for now x