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Properly aligned muscles allow for efficient day-to-day movement as well as optimal results from your training. This is why before designing a full-blown exercise routine, a personal trainer will often conduct a postural assessment and prescribe certain exercises to help you improve your postural imbalances. Take a look at these easy exercises that you can do next time you are at the gym to improve your posture and general wellbeing. Our expert personal trainer team at the Forum in Newcastle will design you a personalized routine to work on your posture.
Strengthen your core
Your deep abdominal muscles, lower back and obliques work together to keep you balanced and upright. Good posture starts with a strong core, so have a trainer show you how to activate your deeper core muscles while you perform stomach crunches. Also, try working out on the fit-ball or taking part in yoga and pilates.
Strengthen your back
To straighten-up rounded shoulders, perform lots of back-strengthening exercises. Properly executed lat pull-downs, seated rows and reverse dumbbell flies are all great exercises to help strengthen and tighten your upper back.
Stretch your chest muscles
Perform some simple chest stretches each day to elongate and open up your chest muscles which can tighten while doing basic everyday things like typing at a computer or driving a car.
Bring your neck and head back into alignment
The position of your head and neck is just as important as strengthening your back and shoulders when it comes to good posture. Have a personal trainer show you some neck retraction exercises that will help to strengthen your neck muscles.
When your body's muscles and joints are balanced and supported properly, you're better able to perform every day activities as well as make the most out of your training. Enlist the help of a personal trainer in Newcastle at The Forum Sports and Aquatics on 02 4040 9588 for more information.
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Most of us know that swimming can be incredibly good for us, but if you need any more convincing at all you should take a look at this short but insightful video. It only runs for a couple of minutes but it contains an interview with a swim coach who reveals why swimming is so good for all kinds of different people. We at the Forum Sports and Aquatics centre know the benefits of swimming and offer lessons for all ages in Newcastle.
He mentions buoyancy to begin with, which means that you don’t have to worry about injury problems caused by impact sports such as jogging or playing tennis. The water supports you and means you are far less likely to cause injury. Also you can get in the water and enjoy swimming at your own pace no matter what age you are. If you have creaky joints or dodgy knees or anything in between, you can go swimming and enjoy getting some safe exercise without putting undue strain on those joints.
He also advises that children start swimming and becoming more familiar with the water at a young age. Swimming related activities are great for kids and lessons can begin from the age of about five upwards, so they are taught how to appreciate the water. As you can see, there are many benefits available when you get in the pool regularly.
Are you eager to start swimming lessons in Newcastle, maybe just take a dip in the pool at your leisure or even looking for activities for your kids? Make sure you contact The Forum Sports & Aquatic Centre now by calling 02 4040 9588 for more information.
Last updated 7 days ago
The number of Australians who are classed as overweight or obese currently stands at 61%. Despite Australia’s booming health club and fitness industry and its image as a country full of ‘outdoorsy’ ‘sports-mad’ people, over the last 20 years this number has risen faster than any other country. Further still, it is expected to rise another 15% in the next ten years.
National Health
In April of 2008, the Australian Federal Government added obesity to its list of ‘national health priorities’, ranking it alongside the likes of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Aside from personal lifestyle choices, there are many factors that contribute to Australia’s obesity epidemic. An abundance of nutritionally-void, high-caloric food combined with labour-saving technologies lessening the need for individuals to expend incidental energy throughout their daily lives is considered the main reason for our steadily widening waistlines.
Exercise & Diet
With this in mind, the solution to rising levels of obesity in Australia seems quite simple: exercise more, and eat less. With an abundance of health clubs, fitness centres, year-round team sports, beautiful weather, beaches, parks and nature walks to take advantage of, Australia provides the perfect setting to get fit and stay trim and healthy. Advice is also always on hand there are many qualified personal trainers in Newcastle and across Australia. They can offer advice on fitness regimes and diet, you can use them as coach or even as a consultant, a little or as much as you like.
Start Young
Obesity and related illnesses are sadly also on the rise within today’s youth. Health and fitness should start at an early age. For a child diet and talking part in regular exercise are a crucial part in their development. At The Forum we offer a range of activities to kids in Newcastle which will help to keep your children active. These can range from swimming lesson to rock climbing in our Newcastle centres.
Personal Trainer in Newcastle
Understandably, it is not always easy to know where or how to begin exercising. If you are new to exercise, a great place to start is by speaking to a personal trainer at our gym in Newcastle. Contact The Forum, on 02 4040 9588 for more information.
Last updated 7 days ago
The Forum Sports & Aquatics Centre would like to wish all Mums a happy Mother's Day!
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The Forum
Last updated 9 days ago
Have you ever heard this saying before? A lot of people who go swimming and keep fit would probably recognise it. Whether they do so with a personal trainer of ours in Newcastle or using the gym at one of our health clubs in cooks hill, they would identify with it.
It’s translated from a Latin phrase and it tells us that keeping ourselves fit in a bodily sense can help us to feel better in our minds as well.
Feel Better
It is well known that exercise has the ability to improve your mood and make you feel better. It releases endorphins into your system and these are commonly referred to as the feel good hormones. If you take just 15 minutes’ exercise twice a day, you will be surprised how much better it makes you feel. This is true for everyone but people who suffer from anxiety, stress and depressive illnesses can certainly feel the benefits. It can help them manage their condition more easily as well.
Healthier Body
You can see that taking steps to make your body healthier by eating well and taking regular exercise will help you to feel better in your mind as well. Regular exercise will give you a healthy heart and better circulation too, and you’ll actually look forward to going out and getting some exercise when you start feeling the physical and mental benefits of it. Even if you only start slowly there are some positive achievements to look forward to very soon after you start.
Health Clubs Cooks Hill
IF you’re looking to join a Health Club or Gym in the Cooks Hill, Newcastle than look no further than The Forum Sports & Aquatic Centre. We offer a wide range of activities for kids in Newcastle including swimming lessons. We also have an expert personal trainer team to help you meet your fitness goals. You can find out more by calling now on 02 4040 9588.
