Weight Loss

bodies it is recommended to do a combination of resistance work and cardiovascular work in your programme. It is a common misconception that to lose weight you have to do lots of cardiovascular work, & it’s worth taking note that minute for minute resistance training is more effective for fat burning than cardiovascular training. It is very important to measure your progress on any type of programme but particularly so on weight loss programmes as it really helps with your motivation.

For clients who are happy to do so, I take measurements of a selection of areas of the body at regular intervals so that they can see their progress on paper. It is good to have a piece of clothing that you want to be able to wear comfortably (but currently don’t feel  happy in) to try on every few weeks & see how much you have changed your body shape and composition.

Exercise increases caloric expenditure, the rate of expenditure is dependant upon both the duration and intensity of the exercise. When working towards weight loss we aim to work at a low to moderate intensity so that we can maintain it for longer than we would be able to with high intensity aerobic exercise. As you improve your fitness, you are able to increase your activity levels and get even more benefit from your exercise with regards to weight loss. For people who want to lose weight or fat from their