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Heather Gillam
Heather Gillam is a qualified personal trainer and nutrition advisor. Contact Heather on 07967 995 416 or visit the website www.fitbiztraining.co.uk |
Heather Gillam answers all your Fitness related questions |
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Keep it going
Q. I have made a big effort to get in shape for the big day and don't want to let all the hard work go as soon as the wedding is finished. Can you suggest some exercises I can do on the honeymoon to keep on top of it?
A. Heather Gillam says: On your honeymoon you can still do some really effective training, using just your bodyweight and in a short amount of time. Try a mini-circuit of squats, press ups, lunges and mountain climbers (start in a press up position with your right foot as close to your hands as possible, then jump and switch legs so your left foot is now close to your hands). Do 10 of each exercise and repeat the circuit three times, with no rest between circuits. It will take you less than 15 minutes and give you an aerobic and resistance based workout - perfect!
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Facing a challenge
Q. I have hit a plateau and can?t seem to make my body to tone-up any more or get any leaner. Can you help me?
A. Heather Gillam says: If you have stuck with the same exercise program for a long time, it is inevitable that you will plateau. To get the results coming again you need to change your program ? if you are doing resistance training; you will need to change your exercises, how many sets and repetitions of each you do, what order you do them in or what equipment you use for each exercise.
If you are mainly plateauing in the aerobic section of your training plan, the best thing you can do is start interval training. This involves exercising at a comfortable pace for a set amount of time probably one to two minutes ? then pushing yourself up 15% or so for about 30 seconds to one minute depending on your fitness levels. A good interval training session needs only last 20 minutes ? the key is in the intervals; make sure each one looks just the same as the last one and if you need to make it harder do longer at your increased pace and / or less time at your comfortable pace; or you could add in some hills.
Do try to change your exercise program at least every six weeks to keep your body moving towards the goals you want to achieve. Good luck! |
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