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Training Tips
Jane Wake was voted the UK's No1 Fitness Expert by The Independent on Sunday. She has a Master of Science in Sport and Recreation Management and is qualified as an Advanced Personal Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine. Here Jane gives us her Top 10 Tips for keeping hydrated and spicing up your workout routine.
Tip 7. Research shows combined healthy eating and exercise programmes as the most effective way to lose weight. When you consider that healthy, low fat products such as skimmed milk can also be used to aid performance and recovery, it simply makes sense to place them hand in hand. Avoid eating high fat snacks therefore, thinking you'll soon 'burn it off' in the gym. With a positive outlook on both your eating and exercise, you'll not only lose weight and be fitter but will be more likely to keep the weight off in the long run.
Tip 8. From the age of 50, research tells us that a large proportion of us will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Regular weight bearing exercise and good nutrition, particularly good sources of calcium are essential for delaying the onset of this debilitating disease. Every time you pick up a weight, run, do an exercise class, dance, briskly walk or play a racquet sport you are helping to increase your bone health. Add a glass of calcium rich skimmed milk after your training session and you can be sure you are making even bigger steps towards improving the quality and length of your life.
Tip 9. How much to you think about training your insides? Whilst it's easy to work on the muscles you can see, the smart way to train is to consider 'core muscles' which support your spine, improve your posture and prevent injury. Aim to do Pilates or specific core exercises taught by a qualified instructor 2 - 5 times a week. Like drinking milk which has been shown to boost your immune system and improve gut health, working from the inside out will enable you to train more, stay fitter and look even more gorgeous!
Tip 10. How often do you run out of the gym without cooling down and stretching out? If you don't stretch out tired muscles after a hard training session they are likely to become even tighter, imbalanced and more predisposed to injury. If you are really pushed for time, ease out of the gym, into the shower and down to the club lounge. Then, whilst your muscles are still warm, stretch each one for at least 20 seconds whilst drinking a lovely cold glass of skimmed milk - the best way to end your workout, chill, and recover!
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