CROSSFIT BASICS

Learn the fundamentals of Crossfit in three private sessions for

$49

Step 1: Give us call, drop in or send us a text to let us know you are interested.

Step 2: Organize a time for the first of your three CROSSFIT BASICS sessions with Chris.

Step 3: Once you have finished your introductory course you can join a group class.

Alternatively, you may prefer to do a series of private sessions until you feel you are ready to join a group class. It really depends on your experience, level of conditioning and previous exposure to CrossFit.

Either way, we will hold back the intensity at the beginning until you get used to the training.

Chris (0274) 737 139

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‘Resistance Exercise for the Elderly’

As we age our bones become less dense and as a result are far more likely to break if we should fall. This process can be substantially reduced if we include some resistance based and frequent exercise in our lives.

This exercise does not, and indeed perhaps should not, need to include activities such as running or jumping or performing awkward movements on the floor. Resistance exercises can be performed standing or sitting using a few simple movements that will strengthen and improve the physique of anyone who practices them.

Using equipment such as rowing machines together with barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells you can safely and effectively improve many aspects of your health in just one hour a week.

This method of exercise will not only increase bone density but will also improve flexibility, balance and motor control, reduce blood pressure, develop muscle, boost energy levels and improve your general wellbeing in any number of ways.

When adapted correctly these exercises and techniques can benefit people in their 60’s, 70’s and 80’s just as well as an athlete training to compete at the Olympic games.

A typical session will start with a warm up on either a stationery cycle or a rowing machine and then move through, depending on ability, some resistance based exercises such as lifting a barbell from the ground, swinging a kettle bell or pushing a weight overhead. These exercises are functional and are designed to enhance the activities of daily living such as climbing stairs or carrying your shopping and often our own body weight will provide the resistance just as it would when we stand up from a chair or get out of bed.

If you want you to live a strong and healthy life for as long as possible make sure you eat healthily, have fun and lift something heavy at least once a week !!