We would like to wish you Happy Holidays, and a very Happy New Year!
In this edition of Your O2 newsletter:
- New Online Payment Available
- Fitness O2 Participates in Osteoporosis Event
- Making New Year's Resolutions Work All Year Long
- Why is Sleeping so Important?
- What's in a bootcamp? a new recruit talks about his experience
- Fitness Motivational Quotes
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Fitness O2 Participates in Osteoporosis Awareness Event
The
Anlene “Walk
for Bones” event was held at Safa Park. The occasion was a great success and all the people who came made a significant
difference in helping to raise awareness of osteoporosis.
Over 500 walkers received free bone density scans during the day and advice on
how to improve their diet to reduce the risk of developing this illness.
Young people and women are at particular risk, and Anlene’s ‘Walk
for Bones’ has helped to bring this disease to everyone’s
attention.
Fitness O2 took the crowd for a fun warm up routine before the walk.
What do you think is the best way to fight Osteoporosis?
Making Your Resolutions Work All Year Long
We stumbled on an article which we thought was quite relevant to this time of year, and believe it's worth sharing with you, our fans. In short, it's all about:
- Adjusting Your Attitude
- Adjusting Your Lifestyle
- Making a Plan
- Setting Goals
- Setting up Your Programs
- Ensuring Your Success
A New Bootcamper's Experience
Shereef Zaghloul
The Fitness O2 team has approached one of our new recruits, Shereef Zaghloul for an interview, and he was kind enough to answer our questions. Listen to him talk about his experience, advice, and what he liked about Renegade Bootcamp:
1- What made you decide to join Renegade Bootcamp?
Some friends and colleagues were talking about bootcamp and they recommended that I give it a try. It sounded like a lot of fun and I could see that they looked fitter and healthier.
2- How did you feel at your first session and how did you feel at the end of the 4 week course?
At the first session, I felt like I was very out of shape and not as I used to be a few years ago!! By the end of the 4 weeks, I was so proud of what I had achieved. My results improved and I had more energy. Not just in the sessions, but all throughout the day. There is still more I want to do, but so far, I feel I have made very good progress.
3- What are your favorite exercises at Renegade Bootcamp?
It's a bit hard to choose what is my 'favorite', but I would have to say that I liked the distance running the most.
4- What would you tell someone who is thinking about joining Renegade Bootcamp?
Join now! Bootcamp is a great way to start new habits. The program provides good challenges and clear objectives. The trainers also are very good at motivating you to keep going.
5- What is the best thing about Renegade Bootcamp?
The Fitness O2 trainers!! They are excellent, very motivating!!
6- How has participating in Renegade Bootcamp changed your life?
I feel energised and my energy levels stay high throughout the day. I looked at my diet, started making healthier choices. My fitness levels improved and overall, it's made me look forward to a happier, healthier future!
Do you have an experience you want to share?
How Important is Sleep
by Fitness O2 Bootcamp & Personal Trainer
Very much so. Many people think of sleep as a luxury that can be cut back on to make time for other “more important” daily activities without much consequence. However, research seems to indicate otherwise.
It is
impossible to be in truly good healt
h without getting adequate sleep on a
regular basis. It can increase stress levels, this increase of stress can also
increase your chances of heart problems. Chronic sleep loss may speed the onset
or increase the severity of type–2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and
memory loss. Many body organs are able to rest and recover during quiet
relaxation, but the cerebral cortex of the brain that coordinates higher
nervous activity is only able to recover during sleep. For the brain, the early
part of sleep is the most important. The immune system is also greatly affected
by sleep. With proper sleep, it can speed recovery from infections, prevent
accidents, and ward off potential heart attacks.
What are the negative effects of too little sleep on sports performance?
An athlete needs more sleep than the average person which is 8-9 hours. Athletes should be looking at up to 11 hours per night. If an athlete or even a very sporty person is not getting enough sleep then there muscle won’t be able to fully recover and their body just wouldn’t have enough time to recharge for there next training session. There sporting performance will decrease, their mood and motivation will also decrease. In brief they will burn out and they won't be able to meet there full potential.
How do I get a good night sleep?
Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Get a bare minimum of 7.5 hours each night. (For many people, up to 9 hours is optimum.) You should be able to wake up without an alarm.
Your sleeping area should not be too warm. Not more than 70 degrees F. is best.
Make the room as dark as possible. This is especially important if your work schedule requires you to sleep during the day. Use as little light as possible if you must get up to use the bathroom.
Warming up cold feet may induce more restful sleep. Wearing socks or using an old fashion hot water bottle may help if you have trouble falling asleep.
Avoid alcohol before bed. Alcohol will keep you from falling into the deeper stages of sleep where the body does most of its healing.
How many hours are you sleeping? Share your personal experience! and we'll showcase it in our next newsletter!
If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end. - Julius Erving
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools. – Unknown
Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. - Plato
Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. – John F. Kennedy
Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. - Thomas Edison
