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What's brought you to this article? Ask yourself that question, Vision didn't find you, you found Vision. Perhaps it's because there's something about your life that needs to change. Something insufficient, something not suitable for your current path, you've hit the wall at some point, you've looked too many times into the mirror & not smiled, you want to move from where you are, change the situation.

In order to keep you from becoming demotivated after a day of not-so-great eating, or perhaps if you have been away for a weekend down the coast and enjoyed a few extra rich snacks or treats, we recommend helping yourself get back on track by doing what we call an "Accelerator Day". We have been encouraging Accelerator Days at Vision for a long time, however they can be challenging if not done properly. Today we will focus on working together on preparing a standard Accelerator Day meal plan structure, and some potential homework for you will be to give it a go and prepare another two on your own.

Everyone has heard of the benefits of exercise on the body, but have you heard about the benefits of regular exercise on your brain and mental health?

Lifting For a Good Posture!

At Vision PT, we know how daunting it can be to get yourself back in shape. Let us show you 9 pillars we have found can help you get in great shape.

Think back to your first venture into Health and Fitness. What an exciting time it was! The wealth of information available is enormous; we have literally all of the world's combined knowledge at our fingertips. Thus, when beginning our education on any given subject, we get flooded with jargon, contradicting messages, and occasionally the odd falsehood here and there.

In today's society we are living a sedentary lifestyle more than we have ever in human existence. We now live in a world where convenience is king and if something is too far or too hard to get we simply make a phone call or jump online and get it delivered to us without us moving a muscle.

Weight training can help your body burn more energy compared to many other forms of exercise by helping to elevate your resting metabolism long after you've finished your workout. The process of lifting weights places stress on the muscles, and combined with adequate nutrition and rest the body can increase muscle mass resulting in greater energy burn. Put simply, the more muscle you have on your body, the more energy you can burn.

Winter can be the hardest time of the year to stay motivated towards your health and fitness goals. Don't fall into 'the Winter trap' and regret your choices due to the bad weather. Here are some tips to keep you motivated during the winter to stay on track to your health and fitness goals.