Good nutrition is an essential part of your health and well-being. Amongst the many benefits of incorporating good nutrition are a healthier heart, stronger bones, increased energy levels and increased self-confidence. Many of the benefits of good nutrition today may not be realised until later in life.

We can provide specific nutritional advice to suit your individual needs as part of our Personal Training Sessions.

Healthy Eating

We have listed some ideas to incorporate within your healthy eating plan: 

• Drink plenty of water and fresh fruit juice - avoid sugary and fizzy drinks

• Eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day

• Always eat a low fat, nutritious breakfast

• Incorporate wholegrain bread and cereals

• Use the reduced fat versions of cheese, milk and yoghurt

• Try fresh fruit or fruit salad for dessert

• Consider dried fruit, pretzels, low fat dips and vegetable strips for snacks

Food tips for healthy weight loss

If weight loss is your goal, here are 4 simple strategies to make weight loss easy, when combined with regular exercise.

• Cut down on fat

• Cut down on simple sugars

• Cut down on volume

• Cut down on processed food

Lifestyle Check List

The Australian Institute of Fitness provides a useful lifestyle check list in the form of the "10 Commandments of Good Health":

1. Drink more water

2. Move more

3. Exercise - 100 minutes every week (equivalent to two Find A Challenge Group Training Sessions!)

4. Stop smoking

5. Eat more fruit and vegetables - at least 2 pieces of fruit and 2-3 cups of vegetables each day

6. Cut down on fats, especially animal fats

7. Eat junk food in moderation - take-away once a week is fine, every night and you are asking for trouble

8. Alcohol in moderation

9. Lift weights  - to keep your metabolic rate fast and to keep your muscles and bones strong

10. Be happy and considerate and you will get the best out of people