The most fun and effective fitness classes on the Isle of Wight
Well done Dancerobicers for turning out in the cold weather last night. It was a really fun session.
20/20/20 this morning at the Fitness Factory. This is my favourite format for a body conditioning class as it combines 20 minutes of aerobics, 20 minutes of strength training and 20 minutes of core / abs work. Great fun!
Lewis x
Unfortunately due to the inclement weather I have had to postpone the starting dates of the first Fat-Loss Bootcamp and Fitness Pilates course.
You’ll be pleased to hear that all classes are back on as of tonight!
Don’t forget that you can now download a printable timetable but here is a quick reminder:
Monday: Dancerobics, 8-9pm, Fitness Factory, £4
Tuesday: 20/20/20, 10:30-11:30am, Fitness Factory, £4
Dancerobics, 7-8pm, The Heights, £4.20
Abs & Back, 8-8:30pm, The Heights, £2.70
Wednesday: Zumba, 7:30-8:30pm, The Heights, £4.20
Thursday: Fitness Pilates, 8-9pm , The Heights, £33 / £16.50
6 week course (starts 16th Jan)
Friday: Aqua, 8-9pm, The Heights, £4.20
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Thank you all for your support over the last few months while I have been establishing myself as a fitness instructor on the Island. As you know it takes time for new businesses to become established anywhere and especially on the island where reputation is everything.
As part of my ongoing marketing and advertising I would really like to receive any feedback you have on my classes. Things you enjoy, areas that you feel could be improved on etc… in order that I can continue to improve the service that I offer you.
Also I should really appreciate it if you would take the time to email me any positive comments / testimonials that I can then publish on my website and use in my advertising. These are a very powerful form of advertising and will help attract new people into my classes which will benefit all of us as the classes will become more sustainable financially and they are more fun when they are well attended because of the upbeat energetic atmosphere.
If you could take the time to email me just a couple of lines and your name and hometown please use my lewis@isleofwightfitness.com or the contact page on this website.
Once again, thank you for your support. I hope the snow hasn’t caused you too many difficulties. I’m attempting to get to London today for a weekend CPD course in Fitness Pilates which I really don’t want to miss.
See you all in class next week ;o)
Lewis x
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P.S. Don’t forget that if you get your friends to sign up to this website they will get their first class free in Dancerobics or 20/20/20 at The Fitness Factory! Even if they want to come to classes at The Heights get them to sign up so they can be kept informed of class developments and new projects / announcements etc.
P.P.S. Sign up to www.bootcampisleofwight.com for full details of my Drop a Dress Size in 4 weeks Fat Loss Bootcamp with full nutritional and motivational support and also www.fitnesspilatesisleofwight.com for details of my new 6 week Fitness Pilates courses which at £2.75 a class can not be beaten on price anywhere on the Island!
I’m so excited about the new timetable as I’m launching several new classes and also my drop a dress size in four weeks FATLOSS BOOTCAMP and also my first 6 week Fitness Pilates course.
For more details on all these classes check out my class description page and also these websites. www.bootcampisleofwight.com and www.fitnesspilatesisleofwight.com
If you stick it to your fridge door it then doubles up as helpful reminder not to keep snacking! ;o)
Lewis x-o-x
Unfortunately there will be no Zumba tonight as last night I got trapped at The Heights after teaching and had to stay over at the manager’s house so not risking it I’m afraid.
Be careful in the snow, enjoy yourselves and wrap up warm.
Keep your eyes on this website though as I’m going to be releasing lots of information about the Drop a dress size in 4 weeks FATLOSS BOOTCAMP today!!!
Lewis xxx
It was brilliant to see so many new faces in Dancerobics last night at the Fitness Factory and it was especially lovely to hear how much you all enjoyed yourselves. Keep the feedback coming!
The launch of 20/20/20 went well this morning. It really is a great class for acheiving an overall total body workout in only an hour by combining 20 mins of aerobic exercise, 20 mins strengthening work and 20 mins of abdominal and core exercise. Don’t forget if you sign up to my email newsletter you will receive a free class voucher (tell your friends!).
I’m really looking forward to tonight’s Dancerobics at The Heights. Over 60 people turned up for my boss’ Zumba class last night so we’ll see if we can smash that record.
Also my Zumba class launches Wednesday evening at 7.30 – can’t wait to start busting a move to good old Ricky Martin again – She bangs, we burn (calories).
I’ve got a particular soft spot for my Aqua class that will be starting a week on Friday. Aqua is one of my favourite classes to teach as the participants are always so friendly and up for a laugh and we get to play GAMES!!!!
I will be creating a proper timetable that I will be emailing out to everyone very shortly so don’t worry if you can’t keep track of it all – soon you’ll be able to stick me to your fridge door (has the added advantage of making you think twice about that little snack) – and never miss a class! There is of course also my very clever online timetable that automatically gets updated with all of my cover classes as well when I enter them into my ‘verySmartphone’ – get me techno whizz kid!
See you all very soon
Lewis xx
Tonight Dancerobicers will be getting funky to Alexandra Burke’s Bad Boys single. If you haven’t tried Dancerobics yet then start the New Year as you mean to go on and get yourself over to The Fitness Factory, 1a Portland Street, Newport, IOW, PO30 1QQ at 8pm and start burning off all that turkey! Don’t forget you can download a free class voucher at www.isleofwightfitness.com so there is absolutely no excuse!
See you tonight.
Lewis x-o-x
What is aerobic exercise?Also known as cardiovascular exercise it is any sustained, rhythmic activity that involves large muscle groups. Aerobic exercise makes the lungs work harder as the body’s need for oxygen is increased.
There are numerous benefits for health and general well being to be gained from regular cardiovascular exercise:
Weight is lost by creating a calorie deficit, burning more calories than you take in, so undertaking activities that burn large amounts of calories is an excellent accompaniment to a calorie controlled diet to help shift those unwanted pounds.
For example, half an hour of low paced jogging can burn around 300 calories. This can make a substantial contribution towards achieving the necessary calorie deficit to lose weight, or alternatively it can earn you a bar of chocolate that you feel less guilty about eating.
It is not essential to join a gym or to go out in the middle of winter to get an aerobic workout. There are a number of exercises that you can do in the privacy of your own home.
The cheapest options being putting on your favourite CD and dancing around the living room or giving the house a vigorous clean.
There is also an ever increasing array of affordable home fitness products available, such as steps, skipping ropes (remember to put your breakables a safe distance away), rebounders (rebounding is considered by NASA to be the “most efficient and effective exercise yet devised by man”), dance mats that you can use with your games console and exercise videos so that you can workout with your favourite celebrity.
Even taking a few extra brisk walks can be enough to improve fitness and receive the benefits of aerobic exercise, just as long as you are working hard enough that your heart rate is increased and you are breathing faster.
Running, jogging or going out for a bike ride when the weather’s nice are all good forms of aerobic exercise.
Pretty much any exercise is better than no exercise at all, however, team sports are often less effective for developing aerobic fitness as while they involve periods where large amounts of energy is expended, these are often surrounded by periods of activity where the heart rate is allowed to drop.
The real benefits of aerobic exercise come from constant movement.
Your local gym will provide a wide variety of aerobic options, such as treadmills, cross trainers, exercise bikes, stairmasters, rowing and ski machines so that you can just switch on and get started with your workout. It can be a good idea to diversify between different machines and different speeds/levels of resistance as your body can get used to a certain routine and after a number of sessions the same routine will not work your heart and lungs as much as it once did.
For those who prefer to work out as part of a group, many gyms provide classes, such as various forms of dance, body pump, body combat and step aerobics with a trained instructor to ensure that you get the most out of your workout.
If you have access to a pool, swimming is also a very effective cardiovascular activity. As it is very low impact it is often suitable for people who have had injuries or problems with muscles or joints.
For good cardiovascular fitness it is generally recommended to exercise 3 to 5 times a week and for 30-60 minutes, not including warming up at the start and cooling down at the end.
The main thing is to ensure that your heart and lungs are worked hard enough and for long enough to gain the benefits of aerobic exercise but not so long that you run the risk of injury. To check whether you are working out at the correct intensity, you should be out of breath but still capable of speaking.
It is important to start slowly. If you have been inactive for some time, don’t throw on your trainers and set off on a ten mile run.
If a half an hour session feels like too much, start with 10 minute sessions for the first week then increase that to 15 or 20 minute sessions the next week and so on until you feel comfortable exercising for longer.
Make sure that you listen to your body. It’s ok for muscles to be tired, but if they or your joints start to feel sore or breathing becomes uncomfortable slow down or stop to ensure that you are in a fit state for your next session.
Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for all your support over the last few months while I’ve been building up my classes.
Have you started to think about your New Year’s resolutions yet? If not then now is the time to start putting some thought into what it is you really want to achieve in 2010. If improving your health is your ambition then you know that you’ll find all the support you need from me at Isle of Wight Fitness. From January I will be teaching – Dancerobics, Zumba, Aqua, Stretch, FATLOSS BOOTCAMP, 20/20/20 and Fitness Pilates so I’m sure I will be teaching something that will keep you entertained while getting you fit.
Have a good night. Remember you can have a good time with out getting completely sozzled (unless you really want to ;o) and I shall see you all in the New Year!
Lewis x
