The author of this article, Anthony Gillespie Bp Sp Sc, B Sc Psych (HONS) is the owner of Best Practice Living personal training in Brisbane. If you are looking for a personal trainer Brisbane way, then please visit the www.bestpracticeliving.com.au website now for more information.
It is hard to believe the recent findings of health researchers that Australia has overtaken the US in obesity numbers, a race that no one really wants to win. It is especially hard to believe when you see the record crowds turning out for events like the annual Great Brisbane Bike Ride. Perhaps it was the wake-up call we needed and people are finally taking heed of the dire warnings issued about the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.
As is often the case, the coming of spring sparks the movement and action missing, in what can a pretty cold winter even by Queensland standards. As the owner of a fitness, health and performance enhancement business it is not unusual to see a spike in interest in getting help, as the warmer weather kicks back in. The converse is true, as winter approaches.
People tend to hibernate which is a pretty strange concept as we have some of the most temperate and generally agreed upon, ‘best’ winter weather on the planet. Our advice, as we move out of the hotter months is ‘use’ it to enjoy moving outdoors in optimal exercising weather.
Whatever your motivator, it is wise to use it while you can because the hardest part is overcoming the grinding inertia of an extended period of inactivity. The trick is to traverse the path of behaviour-change leading to the point where exercise is as indispensable to your daily ritual, as is cleaning your teeth. It is only when you get to this point that you will be in control and doing your bit to help us lose the title we don’t want.
Wouldn’t it be great to be known not only for our world beating athletes but also for the fitness level of the average active Aussie?
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