Happy & Healthy New Year 2011

 

A big THANK YOU to all our clients of 2010

Hope to see you all in 2011

Party hard later.....

but remember the work continues:

4th January - Personal fitness tuition re-starts

4th January - Body composition analysis

4th January - Women-only fitness sessions

5th January - Unisex Boxercise

Wishing you all a healthy and prosperous 2011

New Year's Resolution

Its almost that time again where we make a commitment to a new project or the reforming of a habit, often adopting a healthier lifestyle.

The usual...

1. Improve health: lose weight, exercise more, eat better, drink less alcohol, quit smoking
2. Improve finances: get out of debt, save money
3. Improve career: get a better job
4. Improve education: improve grades, get a better education, learn something new 
5. Improve self: become more organized, reduce stress, be less grumpy, manage time, be more independent, travel

Success rate

Research shows that while 52% of participants in a resolution study were confident of success with their goals, only 12% actually achieved their goals. Men achieved their goal 22% more often when they engaged in goal setting, (a system where small measurable goals are being set, such as, a pound a week, instead of saying "lose weight"), while women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.

This year be more realistic, don't try and set lots of goals, pick one or two important ones and set future dates to check on your progress in attaining your goal.

1) Not to be having the same resolution next year!

- take little steps,
the progress is slow but manageable and you WILL get there)

Female Cage Fighting

The interest in MMA continues grow yet it is still a very male dominated sport.
Cage Queen hopes to change this male domination.

Check out the website it has news, fighter profiles/ rankings and statistics. There is also an event listing and a forum where you can share and gain information on training regimes, diet etc or just chat about an up-and-coming fighter.

htttp://www.cagequeen.co.uk

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Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)

When someone develops an infection at a hospital or other patient care facility that they did not have prior to treatment, this is referred to as a Healthcare-Associated (hospital-acquired) Infection (HAI).

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a global crisis affecting both patients and healthcare workers.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at any point in time, 1.4 million people worldwide suffer from infections acquired in hospitals.

A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report published in March-April 2007 estimated the number of U.S. deaths from healthcare associated infections in 2002 at 98,987.

The risk of acquiring Healthcare-Associated Infections in developing countries is 2-20 times higher than in developed countries.
Afflicting thousands of patients every year, HAI often leads to lengthening hospitalisation, increasing the likelihood of readmission, and adding sizably to the cost of care per patient.
Financially, HAIs represent an estimated annual impact of $6.7 billion to healthcare facilities, but the human cost is even higher.

Until recently, a lack of HAI reporting requirements for healthcare facilities has contributed to less-than-optimal emphasis being placed on eliminating the sources of healthcare associated infections. However, growing public anxiety regarding the issue and resulting legislation on state and local levels demanding accountability is serving to accelerate initiatives to combat HAIs.

To learn more about the impact of Healthcare-Associated Infections for both medical professionals and patients, please visit www.haiwatch.com.

Body Composition

Thinking of starting a weight loss fitness program in the New Year?

Without baseline data how can you accurately measure gains and losses?

Are you sure you are burning fat and not muscle?

Before starting any fat weight loss or muscle gain program get a complete body composition analysis.

You will get a reading of your current:

• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Fat weight %
• Lean weight %
• Water weight %
• Estimate of Metabolic Rate at Rest (RMR)
• Estimate of average energy required

You will also receive  your recommended ranges so you have a target.

During January 2011 our Body Composition Analysis charges are reduced from £6 to just £4

For more information check out Body Composition

Boxercise vouchers

Boxercise vouchers purchased during December 2010 are reduced to just £30 for 10 sessions.
These vouchers can be redeemed against Boxercise classes during January and February 2011.

Monday - Unisex Boxercise
Tuesday - Women-only Boxercise
Wednesday - Unisex Boxercise
Saturday - Women-only Boxercise

Keep your New Years resolution alive and save money

Fat clearance SALE - ' all the fat MUST GO!!! '

Toughen Up are having an end of year

' FAT CLEARANCE SALE '

All personal fitness tuition classes or vouchers purchased before the end of December 2010 and used during January and February 2011 are an amazing £15! yes thats right only £15 for a full hour class.

Bookings are on a 1st come first served basis.

Book early and lose £'s pounds

ALL THE FAT MUST GO!

Apple vs Pear

Waist measurement
BMI alone is not a good guide to who is at most risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease.

Instead, waist circumference may be a much more accurate measure of future health problems because what matters is where you carry your excess kilos/pounds.

People who are an apple shape - they store fat around their midriff - are far more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes than those who are a pear shape or more diffusely plump.

A waist circumference greater than 80cm (32in) for women and 94cm (37in) for men indicates increased risk, while a measurement of more than 88cm (35in) for women and 102cm (40in) for men is particularly worrying.

Waist-hip ratio

An even better measurement of risk may be the ratio of your waist circumference (the narrowest point on your abdomen) to your hip circumference (the widest point).

A ratio of more than 1.0 for a man (in other words your waist is bigger than your hips) or 0.8 for a woman means you urgently need to reduce your weight and increase your levels of exercise.

The good news is its not too late...