Tag: Fitness

RELAY RACE – THE AIMS

RELAY RACE – THE AIMS The Aims of Relay Races Are: To achieve a training effect level of activity by semi continuous physical activity. To encourage competitive spirit. To encourage team spirit. To add enjoyment to physical training. Method: The aim is achieved by making participants compete against each other in small teams. Each participant […]

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CIRCUIT TRAINING

CIRCUIT TRAINING General: In the mid 1950s a new form of progressive training for physical fitness was developed.  It was called CIRCUIT TRAINING. Two lecturers in physical education (R E Morgan & G T Adamson), from Leeds University were mainly responsible for its development in this country. Object: Circuit Training aims at the progressive development […]

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HOW MANY CALORIES DO WE BURN PER DAY?

HOW MANY CALORIES DO WE BURN PER DAY? The human body has four ways of burning calories during the day: Basal Metabolism – calorie Consumption tied to work – Calorie consumption tied to digestion – Calorie Consumption tied to sports. 1: BASAL METABOLISM: This is what lets a person burn calories (basal) even while at […]

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OVER TRAINING – ARE YOU AT RISK?

Over Training – Are You At Risk? Overtraining syndrome is an imbalance between the time spent training and recovering, exercise and exercise capacity, stress and stress tolerance.  Stress is the sum of training and non-training factors. ARE YOU AT RISK? Overtraining syndrome is a condition brought on by regular, excessive, high-intensity, high volume exercise, resulting […]

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Principles Of A Good Instructor

Methods of Instruction: Discipline may compel an athlete to take part in fitness and carry out the exercises set by the instructor, but will not compel others.  The three main components you need are: They are INTERESTED There is INCENTIVE They need to see the REASON for doing an exercise or skill practice To be […]

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Just Jhoom – Bollywood Inspired Fitness

Inspired by the glitz and glamour of Bollywood films, Just Jhoom means ‘Just Dance’ and draws on a range of dance styles from classical Indian to Bhangra with dashes of Hip-Hop, Jive & Jazz. Top Sante Magazine said “Just Jhoom! Exercise every part of you – even your eyes…  High-Octane…  Focuses on bringing your heart […]

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ARE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FORGOTTEN?

ARE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FORGOTTON? Well we’re coming to the end of January and many of you have probably already ditched your New Year’s resolutions. So is January really a great time to set resolutions to get fit and lose weight? Maybe the summer is a better time to think of this, with longer […]

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TRAINING PRINCIPLES

The F.I.T.T. Principle Of Training Can Be Applied To All Methods Of Training. FITT Means: Frequency: The number of times per week you train, for maximum benefit you should look to train 3 times per week minimum. Intensity: The level of which you workout at.  This can be measured by your heart rate. Time: Length […]

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Top Ten Tips to Building Muscle for Teens

Here are 10 rules that will help you make great muscle-building progress.   You will not gain muscle if you do not train hard. ·  You must eat enough all day every day and create a calorie surplus. ·  Make sure the food you intake is of healthy choices.   10 Simple Rules To Teenage […]

23/01/2014 | 0 Comments More

Cancer, we’re coming to get you!

Since Race for Life start in 1994, an incredible six million participants have raised over £493 million, making it the UK’s biggest fight against cancer and the largest women-only fundraising event. Many people are inspired to take part in Race for Life, whether it is to celebrate the survival of cancer or in memory of […]

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