Exams force re-location

That time of the year again and the gyms are being used for exams.
Our Boxercise classes have moved to the Drama studio.
This is located across the playground behind the gyms on the 1st floor. The Drama studios can get hot so bring another drink.
Yes you will be even sweat-ier than usual!
See you there...

Fat fine?

"Overweight welfare claimants in the US state of Arizona face paying $50 fines if they don't follow a dietary regime laid down by their doctor. Is that fair?"
source BBC News US & Canada

Is it fair for people too fat to work, to receive benefits even if they continue to over-eat?
Or should they be treated the same as other 'addicts'?

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To test or not to test....

New blood test shows how long you will live
Would you want to know?
Once you know, you can't un-know...

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Men need more help than women!

Men often give up sport as they get older 

Too many men are failing to recognise the health risks of being overweight.
Women face a lot of cultural pressure to be slim though this is largely not because of health concerns.
Though many women often do not have a good understanding of the factors that affect their weight.

The majority of men, as they get older appear not to be as bothered about their weight as they maybe should be.
A significantly greater proportion of men are overweight or obese (66% of men compared with 57% of women).


Body image
Too many men still die too young - 22% of men in England and Wales die before they reach 64 compared to 13% of women.
Overweight and obesity are a major factor in this excess burden of male death. Two thirds of men are overweight or obese - the obesity rate alone could rise to 60% by 2050.
Overweight men tend to be "apple-shaped", overweight women "pear-shaped". For complex physiological and biological reasons, this extra fat around the middle causes much greater harm.

Yet many men seem unconcerned about their weight.

Men are more likely than women to get some exercise but their exercise levels drop off very quickly as they get into their 30s. Some men start feeling they can't exercise like they could when they were younger, and so just give up completely. Others think that weight is a "women's issue".


This is a cultural thing. Women face a lot more body image pressure than men, although that is starting to affect some young men too.

But generally it appears men are less aware of the connection between excess weight and poorer health.
Being overweight increases the risks of heart disease and stroke - the biggest killers of men. It is also an important risk factor for several cancers.

Men are 70% more likely than women to die from cancers common to both sexes and 60% more likely to get such a cancer.

More physical activity could make a big impact.

Active men have a 20-30% reduced risk of early death and up to 50% reduced risk of developing major diseases.

It is estimated that a million men aged over 35 in England and Wales need to get more exercise if their age group is to be as active as younger men.

We need to let men know about alternatives to the style of football or rugby they played when they were 20.
People who cycle to and from work generally take less sick days.

Fitness Commandments

1) Take body measurements and initial weight
2) Set measureable long term and short term goals
3) Wake up to a pint of water to rehydrate
and kickstart your metabolism
4) Start the day with a healthy breakfast
5) Pack a lunch box to take to work
reduces the risk of snacking
6) Eat at least every 3 hours
keeps metabolism high and cuts down the chances of snacking
7) Replace white bread/ pasta with wholemeal
8) Eat 5 meals/ snacks a day
to keep metabolism high
9) Get active for at least 30 minutes a day
10) Keep hydrated throughout the day, more water less soda...
Get a good nights sleep

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If you want to help people to live a healthy life, think about
becoming a medical assistant

New Years Resolution :'(

A third of the year is almost over. Are your New Years resolutions already a distant memory?
Need an extra push to stay on track?

The economy has taken a hit and all of our pockets are feeling the pinch, but can you afford to put your health and fitness needs on hold...?

To help you get back on track Toughen Up are having some great discounts on our Personal Tuition and Boxercise classes.

Personal Fitness tuition with Alex
Monday to Friday 06:00am to 17:00pm only - £15.00
Monday to Friday 17:30pm to 21:00pm only - £25.00
Saturday and Sunday 06:00am to 17:00pm only - £30.00
 
Boxercise classes
Monday, *Tuesday, Wednesday and *Saturday
Pay for 10 lessons in advance and save £1 per session
*Tuesday and Saturday Boxercise classes are women-only

Virgin Marathon Appeal

The London Marathon is drawing nearer and there are so many worthy causes to choose from.

To help you in your decision process. One of our regular Boxercisees will be participating again this year and would like to raise even more money than he did last year.

Herbie Williams donation

If you would like to help Herbie run that little bit faster click on the link above and give a little bit of love.

Good Luck Herbie.