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Owning or running a business is stressful. Anyone that has done either will tell you! Two of the biggest challenges most people face in this 24/7 connected world are staying sane and emotionally level as well as being able to switch off and enjoy time away for the business. The catch is many people who are good at what they do wear their passion and fatigue like a badge of honour. They even brag to their friends about how little time off they have had or how little sleep they get.

 'THE BEST TIME TO START WAS YESTERDAY, THE 2ND BEST IS TODAY'

If you are struggling to lose weight and change your body shape it may be because you aren't lifting weights effectively!

One of the most rewarding things I get to experience on a weekly basis here at Vision Personal Training is when a client comes in for their weekly sessions and we weigh them in and they have lost weight. We have a success bell we ring and all the trainers in the studio have to drop and do 5 push ups in celebration! It is so much fun and the look of excitement on every client's face when it happens is amazing! 

You have all been told "You have to look after yourself if you are going to look after anyone else effectively", and while this is true so many people continue to neglect it. I am optimistic that you read something in this magazine that causes you to do something for you. With that in mind, I'm going to do something for me! 

With less than a week to go until the Vision St Ives crew take on the Blackmore's Running Festival, you may be wondering what final preparations you should be making over the next few days.

A big enough "why" will overcome almost any "How".

It is one of the most common misconceptions in the health & fitness world that weight training is ONLY for those people who want to get massive! While weight training is needed to increase muscle mass and size, this is not the only benefit to the body.

1. Do your Food diary!