Tips and advice for beginners new to exercising with NZ Real Health.
If you’re serious about your health and fitness goals and your budget allows for you to set aside some money to achieve them, it’s a good idea to team up with a professional and find a personal trainer. There’s a reason they’re called ‘personal’ trainers – there are many different exercise and nutrition philosophies out …
You may feel a little less speedy and streamlined when you’re on your own bike, but there’s no reason why you can’t take a leaf out of our Olympic cyclists book and channel your inner Alison Shanks or Sarah Walker. Cycling is not only a great form of low impact cardiovascular exercise, but it can …
Feel like watching the Olympic swimming has inspired you to take up the sport yourself? Freestyle is one of the most common swimming strokes used by competitive swimmers due to the fast speeds you can get up to, plus it’s relatively easy to learn how to do. So whether you’re a budding lane swimmer, looking …
Freestyle tips: Swim like you’re going for gold! Read More »
Setting goals is a great way to keep you motivated when it comes to fitness. It makes what you want to achieve more real, gives you direction and once you know where you’re going you’re in a better position to plan the steps that will help you get there. Whether it be aiming to complete …
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Whether you’ve never really done planned exercise before or you’re just returning back into it after a long absence, it’s good to have the right gear and get a little guidance to help you into the swing of things. If you set yourself up well right at the beginning, you’re more likely to succeed so …
Expert Q&A: I’m an exercise newbie, how do I get started? Read More »
Quotes can help inspire, motivate and encourage you to continue working towards your health and fitness goals. Pick your fave one and stick it up on your fridge, in your daily diary, on your bathroom mirror, your computer desktop – somewhere you will see it regularly to help get you through. If you find your …
Whether you just want to work on your general health and fitness, or if you’re training specifically for a sport, it’s a good idea to introduce some kind of structure to your workouts. Some kind of planned exercise for at least 30 minutes every day is what you should be aiming for, and a fitness …
As the weather gets colder, you may find yourself being tempted to want to get home from work and curl up on the couch. Or if you’re a morning exerciser, snooze that alarm few more times and not get out of bed because it’s too cold… So how do you stay motivated during the coldest …
If there was one thing you should truly cut back on when it comes to losing weight, sugar would be it. Yes, we know there are many glorious tasty things made with sugar, but there are good reasons why your gym trainer nags you when you eat them! What happens if you eat too much …
Why ditching sugar could be your weight loss secret Read More »
For those of you who have hit plateaus with your training or feel like your progress is a little on the slow side, here’s a how-to guide on how you can boost your results: Demand more from your body When you’re grinding that bike or gunning up that hill – If your lungs scream at …
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Standing in front of all the workout shoes in a sporting goods store can be a little overwhelming when you don’t really know what to look for, so we’re taking the guesswork out for you. Here’s a quick guide to picking your ideal workout shoes and remember, if in doubt, ask the salesperson! Make sure …