As one of Tim’s interns on his induction programme he is putting us through or paces in many different ways. One way in which he is doing this is that we are experiencing first hand what it is like be a Getfit client, so everything that Tim or Jess are asking there clients to do we are doing it!!, so that we know exactly what you are experiencing and how best to help you in the future.
One of the Getfit fundamentals is form and function, this is the training principles of our training. As part of this we ask you to do a 45 min programme with your trainer 2-3 times a week and a cardio interval work out of 25 mins, 2-3 times a week.
So how have I done so far??(not sure what Tim thinks though!;o) I really enjoyed the different exercises that were in the 45 min workout, some of them were familiar others not, on the whole a good muscular workout.
Now for the Cardio intervals…… most commonly we ask this to be done on the treadmill……as soon as I found out this I was not happy!!!, for some reason I have always had a fear of running, something to do with those cross country runs they made us do at school, I hated them with a passion!!
Anyway it goes like this 5min warm up on the treadmill, then run at 90% effort, then rest for 2 mins by walking, repeat this 5 times. Once the last one has been finished, cool down with a light jog and then to a walk over a 5min period.
….so how did I do? Well I certainly finished rather red faced and very sweaty, drip drip! I actually did allot better than I thought I would and felt that I could have even pushed myself that little bit further, not bad for never really running before.
I think a solid positive first try and if you put that with the fact that your only really working hard for 5 mins. Even with that short amount of work the cardio interval is the best way to boost your metabolism and reduce your body fat, don’t think I can argue with that, so much so that I have booked my next one already!!! bring on the Cardio Intervals!!!!……..
I love reading some of the so called health pages on various news websites, and it becomes clear what propagates ineffective methods of fat loss and weight control. This article at the BBC health webpage gets my juices flowing because as with many articles/studies/papers/reviews etc etc in relation to fat loss, they bear little resemblance to the real world.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7530345.stm - Hour’s exercise to lose weight.
The article states that women should be exercising 5 times a week for at least an hour to lose weight and keep it off.
Sounds like a hell of a lot of training!
Obviously these guys have never heard of interval training where 25 minutes of total workout time can produce a much greater fat burning effect.
They have probably never heard of doing resistance based routines as well, not lasting more than 40 minutes, to boost your metabolism creating a much more sustainable body shape and better structural health too.
Combine the 2 together 3 times a week and you’ll be still out the gym before these guys!
In the real world getting the most out of training is not about time spent in the gym, but more the effectiveness of the routines you perform.
In the real world myself and other top quality fitness professionals from around the globe get amazing results from short intensive routines.
In the real world we don’t have time to waste hour upon hour doing “moderate” exercise
In the real world we are never going to maintain that level of training for the rest of our lives.
Get Real BBC, University of Pittsburg, Professor Paul Gately! Start studying how real results are obtained!
Tim climbs gently off soapbox :o)
If you are interested in the kind of training that works, check out Craig Ballantynes fantastic digital book Turbulence Training or join us for the 45 minute ForestFit workouts
Are You A Fair Weather Trainer?
29.05.08So much for doing ForestFit regardless of the weather…
Sadly this morning we had no choice but to cancel the workout because of the thunder and lightening. Certainly the right decision despite the fact it cleared about 15 minutes later, and it was actually quite pleasant!
So like any “crazy” individual I set out into the Forest by myself to catch a quick intervals session.
Splashing through the deep pools of water, mud splattering up the back of my legs, dodging the heavy, low and very wet branches, leaping from one side of the trail to the other to avoid the slippery roots and rocks. Charging up the hill using every ounce of energy to get to the top, refusing to be defeated by gravity and that awkward, uneven slope. As I walked back down the hill I started thinking about those poor souls stuck in the gym…
Pounding away at their treadmill, in their pristine white training shoes and colour coordinated workout attire. The only thing to dodge is the choice of music and the mindless crap on the tv screens. The pre-programmed, laser sharp accuracy of the angle of slope on the treadmill, knowing to the meter the distance you have traveled, the exact number of calories burnt and how much longer you have to stay on that thing to really start burning fat!
Who was enjoying the act of losing body fat more?
I wonder ;o)
Tim Goodwin
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