Nuyuu and Ki Fit

Nuyuu are looking at launching a weight management programme with Ki Fit and as such I am excited to report I have been kitted out with the Ki Fit armband.

So what is Ki Fit?

This multi sensor armband is really a small computer that measures a range of physical parameters such as motion, heat flux and skin temperature.

It’s the only multi-sensor monitor that can accurately track: Calorie burn Physical activity Steps taken Sleep duration Sleep efficiency

Initially you pop all your personal data into the Online Activity Manager.

The Online Activity Manager is a personalised web page that enables you to see your information.
This includes:

Daily calorie usage Daily calorie intake (based on a nutritional measuring tool) Calorie balance Total physical activity (whether it’s sedentary, moderate or vigorous) Total steps taken Sleep duration and efficiency

The Online Activity Manager not only makes it possible to view your individual data, but also features a selection of tools that help you set goals, record your weight and waist measurements, assess your average daily calorie intake, print out reports and monitor your body’s progress.

In addition to this you have online experts who you can assist you along the way whatever your goal.

There is an awful lot of science behind this product and reassuringly it is so accurate it is recognised as a medical device.

Now let me just say the only gadget I have trusted to measure my calorie burn in the past decade has been my loyal heart rate monitor, I am not a gadget person as a rule, but the Ki Fit is something else.

Each day you complete an online food log (honesty required!!) using the large food database or simply inputting the information on your food labels. Once you have entered a food you regularly consume it will be stored in your database. This logging takes about five minutes a day and you can then be sure you are accurately tracking your calorie intake.

The Ki Fit armband is simple to set up and use, each day you sync the armband to your computer and get your detailed report on the Online Activity Manager.

So why am I so excited by this gadget? Well let me tell you something, as a trainer I desperately want my clients to succeed, just like the staff in your gym want to see you succeed! Nothing pleases us more than seeing our clients achieve their goals, but that hour or two a week with us is not all it takes!

Ki Fit empowers the user! It is so damn accurate it’s scary and as such I genuinely believe in its use as a weight management tool. It is like having your trainer with you 24/7 (yep that’s the bad news!!). It will provide you with the reassurance that you are following an effective plan, be your goal to lose weight, gain weight or simply become more active.

The daily reports enable you to take control, they provide you with the information you need to make those all important changes to your life, I have already discovered a few things about my lifestyle I plan to change:

I have a couple of cosy pounds to lose, I have discovered my daily nibbles are sabotaging my attempts and as such I have smartened up my eating regime.

I have been waking tired despite being under the illusion I get plenty of sleep. Not so! I have been averaging 6.5 hours a night, so I am going to have to cut my coffee consumption to see if I can improve my sleep patterns.

I cannot stress enough the potential of this gadget, and I am confident those who use it will share my enthusiasm!

You will find a trial programme running at your Nuyuu gym at the moment, good luck to my fellow guinea pigs I hope you are finding this product as great as I do. I will keep you all informed of my ongoing progress with my new best friend!!

My class of the month "Pump".

PUMP
What is it?
Pump is a class that uses barbells to strengthen your whole body. The class is set to music and each track challenges a different muscle group in your body.
Why do it?
Pump is a very effective way to improve your strength and help you firm up and can even help you lose weight. The high repetitions ensure your muscles get great tone without bulking up!
You can adjust the weights each track to suit your ability so this really is a class anyone can try.
The instructor will be there to motivate you and make sure you lift correctly to gain maximum benefit and prevent injury.
What to bring?
A towel and water are a must, and of course make sure you are wearing suitable clothing that allows plenty of movement and your trainers.

Feeling Good- Wellbeing

It’s a sad reflection on society today how many people claim to “hate” certain parts of their bodies, if not their entire body! These negative body images are imprinted from such an early age, and regardless of whether media or peer pressure is to blame, it is something that needs to change.
Surely it would be better to celebrate the parts of our bodies we love and to embrace good health? Frequently when clients bemoan their horrible thighs I will respond by asking if their horrible thighs would be the ones that carry them round all day and would they rather be without? I don’t think so!
It’s time to start loving your body whatever shape or size and to focus on reaching your own potential rather than trying to recreate the unrealistic images pasted on magazine covers and advertising boards(remember we could all look like that with a bit of airbrushing!).
Women are very harsh on themselves, but I have noticed a worrying increase in the amount of men putting themselves down too. Most alarming is the amount of young girls I have heard calling themselves fat despite being slim. These youngsters are starting dieting as they head for their teenage years when their bodies desperately need adequate nutrition to grow strong and healthy and they should be enjoying life not taking on worries like this at such an early stage in life.
Women tend to be aiming for certain dress sizes which can be totally unrealistic and lead to a constant cycle of failure. With guys the same thing can be said for the never ending quest for a ripped six pack.
So what I am suggesting is let’s start taking a more realistic, kinder approach to body image.
Having a “fat” day? Step away from the mirror! Harness that negative energy into something positive; go for a walk in the fresh air or go and have a workout. All those endorphins you release as you workout will make sure you leave the gym feeling a damn sight better about things.
No matter your size or shape everybody has a certain potential you can strive to achieve. Being fitter and stronger is something everybody can aim for, whether you are a beginner starting out on a fitness programme for the first time or a self confessed gym addict training for your first marathon, with regular training you will notice positive changes in your body.
A stronger, fitter body can feel incredibly empowering. A healthy body can make you more prepared to take on the everyday challenges encountered in daily life.
Self acceptance is a crucial factor in feeling good. Embrace your health and your amazing body rather than beating yourself up for having a little too much body fat on your hips or tum!
We cannot put a price on health. Eat sensibly and train regularly and appreciate your body. Watch the positive changes that occur through this healthier lifestyle and forget about obsessing about the negatives. You will find as you relax and quit beating yourself up you become more confident and may actually start to make friends with your body and appreciate how fabulous you really are!