Newsletter

Welcome to the June edition of our newsletter, in this edition, there are plenty of tips: how to commit yourself to exercising, how to eat right, and finally, what's so special about the burpee and the squat, and why are they great exercises.

• Editorial: Get a Fitness Friend
• 6 Tips for Eating the Right Way
• Behind the Burpee and the Squat: the Benefits
• Fitness Motivational Quote

Editorial: Get a Fitness Friend!
by Ziggy Darwish & Zena Habi - Founders of Fitness O2

Where has the year gone? It's almost half way over! 

Summer has suddenly hit us at full force, and we’re sure you all agree that this weather and humidity leaves us tired and drained of any energy we had and as a result, the last thing we usually want to do is leave our comfortable air conditioned house for a workout.

Well we have the solution for you...a fitness friend!

It's so beneficial to have someone else to exercise with on a regular basis. There's no type of fitness regimen that can't benefit from having a fitness buddy. If it's weightlifting, your buddy can spot you. If it's running or biking, they can push you to go faster than you would if you were alone. If it's climbing, he/she can catch you when you slip and start careening down the mountain (maybe climbing isn't the safest fitness activity).

Whatever your choice of fitness outlets, a workout buddy can not only push you harder than you would yourself, but they can actually get you out the door. Never underestimate the power of social obligations. Those of us who wouldn't think twice about breaking a date with ourselves cringe at the idea of breaking a date with a friend. Especially if we have friends who are experts at giving the guilt-trip.

OK, so you're sold on the idea of a fitness buddy. But wanting one can be easier than finding one. Your regular friends might not be into fitness, or they're the kind of people who start something with good intentions and gradually slack off. It's important to find someone who is as dedicated to fitness (or more dedicated) than you are. But where to look? Here are some tips:

1. Ask a friend, or see if a friend of a friend is looking for somebody.
2. Joining a Bootcamp where you are bound to meet lots of people on the same fitness level as you is a great way to stay motivated 

Once you find a fitness buddy, don't let him or her down. If you both show motivation and keep to a regular schedule, you'll both reap the benefits.

Welcome to all our new members, and we extend our appreciation to everyone who forwards this newsletter to friends. If you know anyone who might like it, please forward this newsletter to them or send them this link: http://www.fitness02.com/newsletter-2/

One friend telling another is how we grow, and we really appreciate your support.

That’s all for this month guys!

Stay fit and have fun!

Ziggy & Zena

6 Tips for Eating the Right Way

Here are some tips on choosing to eat the right way to feel good about yourself:

1. Swap the white carbs for brown carbs.
2. Eat smaller meals throughout the day.
3. Swap the sugar snacks for healthier snacks i.e. fruit, plain nuts, low fat yoghurt, carrot & celery sticks and fruit smoothies.
4. Eat lean/grilled meat, chicken and fish.
5. Include lots of fruit & vegetables in your daily intake.
6. Stay away from soft drinks and drink lots of water daily

Eat healthy… feel good!

Behind the Burpee and the Squat: the Benefits!

We all know it, it’s one of the exercises most of us like the least, but why is the burpee such a fundamental exercise and why do we make you do burpies, running squats and squat thrusts?

Well these are all known as plyometric exercises: they ensure that the muscle is loaded and then contracted in rapid sequence as you well know having been put through them. These rapid movements in turn mean that the muscle becomes stronger and even more flexible this means you can jump higher and run faster.

By running faster or jumping higher you have increased your potential to burn calories and lose weight.

See we are not just mean!

Fitness Motivational Quote

Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live
- Jim Rohn

The higher your energy level - the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results
- Anthony Robbins

Do you have any quotes to share with us?