Get outside!

Hi All,

Well finally the weather is starting to get a little better, which is great! It is always nice to get training outdoors, opens up a whole new load of exercises for you to try! As the weather gets better it can take one more excuse of people for missing a training session. Not many people enjoy doing a weekly run in the rain and cold! So make the very most of the weather and get out there and train! Think of ways you can make small steps towards you health and wellbeing goals each and every day!

On a side note, the updated website should be up and running in the next couple of weeks. We have made several additions that include article areas, free downloads, etc… and these will be built upon over the coming months. Next month we will also be making a load of new additions to the site again!

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP

Managing Director – Foresight Fitness Services

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Video of the Week:- KB + BW Circuit

Hi all just found this great little video on cbathletics You Tube site, it is a really good kettlebell and bodyweight circuit.

Well worth a try! Remember if you are not sure of how to do a specific technique consult with a qualified personal trainer!

Enjoy

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP

Managing Director – Foresight Fitness Services

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Q + A:- DOMs

I have just got back into my weight training, I am suffering with sore muscles and stiffness three to fours days after a workout. Whets that all about?

What you are suffering from is probably Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or the dreaded DOMs for short! Which usually sets in between 24 – 72 hours after exercise and is often experienced after an long period off training or after doing an activity that you do not regularly do.

Most people who train will have experienced this, be they novice or elite. Some of the common symptoms of DOMS include pain, restriction of motion, inflammation, tenderness, and a temporary loss of performance. Despite a great deal of research into what causes DOMs, scientist are currently unaware of it’s true cause. Some suggested causes include lactic acid build up, muscle spasm, or connective tissue or muscle damage. It is very likely it will be caused by one of these factors or be a combination of several of them.

Generally however if you do eccentric muscle actions (lowering action, such as lowering the bar to your chest on a bench press), or movements that involve breaking of motion. Pretty much any time of movement that causes the muscles in question to lengthen under tension.

So what do you do if you have DOMs? The best thing to do is keep moving, physical activity tends to help shift it. However you should avoid training the same movement patterns or any particularly sore areas.

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP – Personal Trainer/Managing Director – Foresight Fitness Services (Personal Training + Corporate Wellbeing) - Manchester and Cheshire, UK

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Video of the Week:- Monkey About

This week i have found this gem on You Tube, it is by Fitprosarah (http://fitprosarah.com) a great video.

SO next time you are out in the park, let the kids have a run around and have quick blast on the monkey bars! Even better get them to so it with you, sure they will love it.

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP – Personal Trainer/Managing Director – Foresight Fitness Services (Personal Training + Corporate Wellbeing) - Manchester and Cheshire, UK

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Video of the Week - Ab's Routine

A great little routine that has been put up bu Underground Wellness in conjunction with Quest 10 Fitness.


TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP – Personal Trainer/Managing Director – Foresight Fitness Services (Personal Training + Corporate Wellbeing) - Manchester and Cheshire, UK

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Foresight:- Social Networks

Hi All,

Just a quick one to all those of you out there who are clients, prospective clients or just people interested in health, wellbeing and personal training. We have just set up a new Facebook group and a Twitter! So please give us some support and join!

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Cheers all,

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP – Personal Trainer/Managing Director – Foresight Fitness Services (Personal Training + Corporate Wellbeing) - Manchester and Cheshire, UK

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High Heels

Over the years I have worked with a number of females (no males yet but you never know), who have experienced a high degree of back pain, neck pain, altered posture and poor movement patterns due to the regular wearing of high heels.

High heels are a common fashion accessory, many women prefer to wear these type of shoes on a regular basis rather tan trainers or flat shoes. But what is this type of shoe doing to you?

Well, the altered foot position leads to an alteration in the kinetic chain alignment, which can lead to the formation of muscle imbalances throughout the body as the body tries to compensate for the changes in your centre of gravity. Research has shown that for every 1 inch of heel your body can get thrown forward by up to 11 degrees. This is a massive amount and therefore puts massive stress on your body's muscular and skeletal system as it tries to correct itself. This often results in low back pain, neck pain and poor movement.

It is vital that if you like to wear your high heels, but also like to be fit, healthy and pain free you should consult with a appropriately qualified personal trainer and get them to posturally assess you. They will then be able to work on correcting any imbalances you may have and stat to eliminate pain out of your life.

TOM

Tom Godwin BA(Hons), MDip PT, Dip ST, Dip SP – Personal Trainer/Managing Director – Foresight Fitness Services (Personal Training + Corporate Wellbeing) - Manchester and Cheshire, UK

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