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Do you have a goal that you want to achieve, but have been stuck for more than 3 months without progress?

Do you find yourself struggling to achieve your weekly cardio minutes? Most people find themselves falling short or not being able to 'fit in the time' in regard to reaching their required cardio minutes per week. Some simple tips can include:

Have you made your bed today?

We all know the struggle with that extra bit of 'belly fat' that won't seem to budge… so how can we get rid of it for once and for all? There's only one way to do that and it doesn't matter how many ab exercises are involved - we need balanced and healthy nutrition! Tough I know, we'd all rather do the exercise but… it doesn't need to be!

  In simplest form the answer comes down to two questions; "Do I deserve to live a healthier and longer life?" & "Am I willing to make adjustment and sacrifices along the way?"

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What would you do if I told you that sleep could be the secret to you living a longer and healthier life? You'd jump into the sheets of a night time a lot quicker than staying up watching the latest Netflix special right? Sleep is the greatest performance enhancing drug that most people are neglecting. We as human beings are the only species that purposely neglects sleep for no apparent reason. But why is it that sleep is so important to us and how can we ensure we get a better night's sleep every night?

The answer is absolutely! The benefits of a progressive structured weights program are quite impressive. Research suggests resistance training can reduce the chances of developing osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, type 2 diabetes and depression. The added benefits of hypertrophy and increased bone density are essential for the older population. Adaptations within the neural system also occur. The ability to generate force quickly and react to a fall can hugely benefit an older person. The body adapts to its environment, thus training in a powerful explosive way will translate to power adaptations such as: faster rate of force development, quicker reaction time, improved co-ordination.

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