Turning your life around

Jan 30 2010 by David Fairlamb

FITNESS expert DAVID FAIRLAMB provides routines to help you along.

IF YOU are looking for an incentive on your quest to lose weight, read about Peter McCowie, one of my clients, who last year lost six stone in four months.

He went from 20 stone to 13 stone, 13 pounds. That is such an unbelievable achievement Men’s Fitness magazine has published the story in this month’s issue. You can also read all about Peter’s incredible success on my website.

It proves that with the correct focus, dedication and guidance you can turn your life around in a very short space of time!

Here are this week’s training options. Remember they are a guideline and can be adapted to go within your own training programme.

Always make sure you warm up before each workout and cool down and stretch after.

Longer workout, 45-60 minutes

This week, rather than adding intervals to the routine, look to build the pace for the last 10 minutes so you are working close to your maximum by the end.

Interval workout, 25-35 minutes

On a flat surface, preferably grass or sand, measure around 60-80 metres and try 10-20 sprints (if you can’t sprint a very quick walk is fine). Your recovery is a walk or jog back to the start. Work hard, but within your capabilities.

Workout in the home – body sculpting, 30 minutes

There is another stomach exercise for you to view on The Journal’s video section. Varying the type of stomach exercises – along with back exercises – will help strengthen your core. These exercises, combined with a sensible diet, will help reshape and strengthen your mid-section.

Work through the exercises and pick the ones you feel suit you best. Try repetitions of 10-15. The number of sets depends on your strength levels. Remember your back must also be worked for muscle balance.