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A new YeAr

– A fitter You

www.stpeters.co.za 2020 has dawned and it’s time to hit the New Year goals – hard.

G etting fit and healthy is a popular resolution,

although the reality can be daunting, especially if
you’ve never really tackled the gym before. Luckily,
for residents and employees of Waterfall, there’s a
gym located within the clubhouse or lifestyle centre of every
estate, with a virgin Active in Waterfall Lifestyle Centre, to
boot! Easy access and friendly, professional staff will make
your journey to a fitter you so much more enjoyable.

To get you in the workout mood, here are a few tips
to help you get the most of your gym experience.

Have a plan
Just like any big endeavour, you need to start with goals.
Do you want to lose a few kilograms? get fit for a big hike?
Bulk up? sort out those aching joints? Once you have your
goals in place, you can design a workout plan with the help
of a trainer that will speak to your personal fitness goals.

use the professionals
The gym has a host of professionals who can help you get
the most out of your training. Obviously, the first stop is

Relationships | Respect | Responsibility | Resilience your personal trainer, who can help you choose the right Country Village gym
exercise routines to achieve your goals, fix your form, select
the right equipment and motivate you to keep on going. learn gym etiquette
But they’re not the only people who can help. Take your pick It’s important to familiarise yourself with the unwritten (and
from dieticians to make sure your diet suits your routine, to written) rules of gym culture, especially if you’re new to the
physiotherapists to work out all those aches, cramps and lifestyle. understanding basic gym etiquette, like wiping
even occasional injuries - training at the gym is a team sport. down a machine after using it, shows respect for others
and helps to make the training experience pleasant for all.
Polofields Training Science gym
finish every rep
When you’re lifting free weights or
working out on a fitness machine,
it’s important to finish each
repetition. Beginners especially
tend to focus more on lifting than
on lowering, which can lead to
injury. If you can’t control the weight
during the lowering phase, you’re
most likely lifting too much. shift
to lighter weights until you can
make your muscles work through
their entire range of motion,
then start working up again.

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